Human resources manager

Job Title: HR Manager (Standalone) Location: Cleckheaton, hybrid Company: Pure Pet Food Are you a seasoned HR professional with a passion for driving change and making a mark on a dynamic and fast-growing business? Pure Pet Food is an exciting and rapidly expanding scaling business, dedicated to providing the best nutrition for dogs.

The Advocate Group is exclusively leading the search for a dynamic and experienced HR Manager to join the team and play a pivotal role in shaping the growth and success of the business, with particular emphasis on supporting operations and factory teams.

Role Overview: As the standalone HR Manager for the office and factory, you will have the unique opportunity to build and shape the HR function from the ground up.

This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities, covering the full spectrum of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management and employee development.

You will also play a key role in supporting the strategic growth initiatives of the business, ensuring that the team remains engaged, motivated, and empowered to drive the company mission forward.

Key Responsibilities: To set up and manage a comprehensive HR service for the Company across all aspects of the employee life cycle.

To provide expert HR advice and support to Line Managers and team members with people related processes, policies, and compliance.

To devise and implement HR strategies and policies aligned with the overall vision for the future growth of the business.

To support the Leadership Team in the recruitment of new team members to match the growth of the business.

To lead on engagement initiatives to promote a positive and inclusive working environment and culture.

To provide accurate people related data and reporting including a proactive approach to absence management and attrition.

Effectively monitor any trends that may require intervention.

Your Profile: CIPD Level 5 qualified or hold 5+ years equivalent professional experience and have a Level 3 qualification in any subject.

Experience operating in a stand-alone role is essential.

Previous experience within a SME environment is desirable.

Proven HR generalist experience at both a strategic and operational level across a broad range of functions – Finance, IT, Operations, Marketing and Customer Care.

Previous experience in recruitment best practice is desirable.

A thorough, up-to-date knowledge of employment law is essential.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to influence effectively across all levels.

Strong planning and organisation skills.

Ability to apply a common-sense, commercial approach to problem-solving.

If you're interested in this position, please get in touch with Erin at the Advocate Group or APPLY NOW to be considered for this exciting vacancy.

Phone: 0151 209 2055 Email: [email protected] The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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