Hr Manager

Hovis Ltd

Forest Gate, , UK
On-site
Operational hr leadership
Employee relations expertise
Unionised environment experience
Hovis Ltd is seeking a hands-on HR Manager for its Forest Gate manufacturing site, focusing on operational HR leadership while fostering a strong workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in employee relations within manufacturing or logistics, aiming to drive change and support strategic HR initiatives

Job Summary

  • We’re looking for a practical, resilient HR Manager to lead HR at our busy Forest Gate manufacturing site and collaborate with site leadership to deliver people plans.
  • This role involves managing complex employee relations, union relationships, and driving engagement and culture improvement initiatives.
  • Colleagues benefit from a wide range of flexible benefits including pension schemes, health and wellbeing support, and savings offers.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Hovis Ltd is seeking a hands-on HR Manager for its Forest Gate manufacturing site, focusing on operational HR leadership while fostering a strong workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in employee relations within manufacturing or logistics, aiming to drive change and support strategic HR initiatives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operational HR leadership
  • Employee relations expertise
  • Unionised environment experience
  • People management capability
  • Workforce planning and organisation design
  • Employment law compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Coaching and mentoring skills
  • Change management
  • Culture and engagement initiatives
  • Strategic HR thinking
  • Resilient and confident
  • Collaboration with senior leadership

Key Requirements

  • Proven HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor experience
  • Experience in manufacturing, logistics or industrial settings
  • CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law

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