HR Manager

Our client is seeking a confident, commercially astute HR Manager passionate about embedding best-in-class HR practices — from talent development to complex union negotiations — within a demanding, multi-site environment. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to implement HR strategies that directly drive measurable business performance.

• Direct and lead the delivery of a comprehensive HR strategy aligned to the Baking Business Unit
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership
• Lead complex, multi-site wage negotiations within a unionised environment
• Develop integrated HR frameworks for talent attraction, retention and development
• Drive performance management across the business unit
• Oversee payroll governance
• Lead and develop the HR team
• Manage HR budgets, remuneration structures and cost-control initiatives
• Implement Learning & Development frameworks

MUST HAVE (Non-Negotiable)

• Proven experience within the FMCG / Manufacturing sector
• Extensive hands-on experience in Industrial Relations (IR) and Employee Relations (ER), including leading multi-site union negotiations
• Strong payroll management and governance experience within a unionised environment

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resource Management or related qualification
• 10–15 years' experience as an HR Generalist
• Minimum 5 years' experience at Senior Management / Strategic level
• Expertise in OD, D&I and Talent Management frameworks
• Willingness to travel extensively within the region