HR Manager

HR Manager- Preston 📍 UK (Multi-site role)- Head office Preston 💼 Full-time and Permanent | Monday–Friday (40 hours per week, incl. 1-hour unpaid break) 💰 £45,000 – £50,000 per annum + benefits 🌟 About the Company Our client is a well-established, market-leading national distributor within the fmcg sector, with a successful heritage spanning over 60 years. With a turnover exceeding £150m and a workforce of 400+ employees, they operate across multiple UK sites, delivering a wide range of products to businesses of all sizes from independent operators to large-scale organisations. Blending local expertise with national scale, the company is known for its strong customer relationships, operational excellence, and commitment to innovation in a fast-moving industry. 🎯 The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation’s People Plan. Working closely with the Group HR Director, you’ll take a hands-on, strategic and operational role, supporting managers across the business while driving best practice in people management and employment law compliance. 🔧 Key Responsibilities Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategy aligned to business goals Lead end-to-end recruitment and workforce planning Oversee onboarding, training, and development initiatives Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations, including complex case management Draft and manage HR documentation, policies, and procedures Drive performance management processes, including appraisals and reviews Support succession planning and talent development across business units Monitor and improve employee engagement and retention strategies Manage compensation, benefits, and payroll coordination Maintain accurate HR systems, reporting, and data compliance Deliver training sessions and workshops to managers and teams Lead and contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives ⚖️ Compliance & Culture Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practice Promote a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism Support a safe and compliant working environment, adhering to Health & Safety standards ✅ What We’re Looking For Essential: CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent experience) Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor Strong knowledge of UK employment law Experience handling complex employee relations cases Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information Desirable: CIPD Level 7 (or working towards) Experience in organisational change or transformation Exposure to M&A activity Knowledge of GDPR/Data Protection Experience using HR analytics and data-driven decision making 🎁 What’s in It for You? KPI Bonus Scheme 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance Company Sick Pay Employee Discount Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme 🚀 Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, nationally recognised organisation where you can truly make an impact. You’ll have the autonomy to shape HR practices while working within a supportive leadership structure. 📩 How to Apply Send your CV to (url removed) to submit your application or call me on (phone number removed) if you require any additional information. INDBSO