AWD online

HR Manager (AWDO-P15243)

TW4 7HW

Key information

Pay
£45,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
6 Oct 2026
Closing date
5 Nov 2026

About this role

HR Manager

An excellent opportunity to shape people strategy across a growing multi-site business, partnering operational leaders on employee relations, engagement, performance and change. CIPD Level 5 and a full, clean UK driving licence are essential.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: HR Business Partner, People Manager, HR Generalist, Human Resources Manager, Regional HR Business Partner, People and Culture Manager, HR Operations Manager, Senior HR Advisor

Benefits include a company car and private medical cover (single cover).

SALARY

From £45,000 per annum + Company Car + Benefits

LOCATION

Candidates need to be based in the South of England. This is a field-based role with regular travel to brand sites/stores (60–70%) across North England, London, Surrey and Berkshire. (Map will be provided at telephone interview stage)

JOB TYPE

Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity offers broad influence across a growing multi-site operation, combining strategic people partnership with hands-on HR delivery. The HR Manager will work closely with senior HR and operational leaders to align people plans with business priorities.

The HR Manager will shape employee experience across recruitment, performance, engagement, retention and workforce planning, using people data to focus support where it adds most value.

Working across a fast-paced field environment, the HR Manager will coach managers, guide complex employee relations and support change, policy and continuous improvement while building a visible, trusted HR presence across sites.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the

HR Manager include

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HR Leadership and Business Partnership

Provide customer-focused HR advice and trusted partnership to operational leaders, supporting business strategy and brand-led people initiatives

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Stakeholder Relationships

Build credible relationships across sites, operational teams and support functions, maintaining a structured HR presence aligned with business needs

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People Data and Insight

Analyse HR KPIs, employee relations trends, turnover, absence, retention and engagement to identify priorities, root causes and targeted actions

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People Strategy and Projects

Lead HR projects and continuous improvement across onboarding, apprenticeships, process automation, policies and procedures

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Recruitment and Workforce Planning

Own recruitment for designated sites, support hiring best practice, workforce planning and bench planning, and help deliver a strong candidate experience

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Manager Coaching and Capability

Coach managers to strengthen leadership capability, people management confidence and independent decision-making

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Employee Relations and Compliance

Guide managers on employment law, policies and procedures, overseeing disciplinary and appeal hearings, employment tribunals, store closures and TUPE processes

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Absence and Advisory Services

Manage absence proactively and work with outsourced HR advisory services to maintain responsive, compliant support

• Performance,

Engagement and Culture

Support pay reviews, performance management, inclusion, engagement, employee experience and retention initiatives

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Business Review Reporting

Prepare people insights for business review meetings and work with internal teams, brand counterparts and external service providers

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Minimum CIPD Level 5

• Full, clean UK driving licence and flexibility to travel

• Proven HR experience in a fast-paced, multi-site environment

• Proven capability managing high-volume and complex employee relations matters

• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, with the ability to interpret and apply legislation in a commercial environment

• Data analysis and reporting skills with sound commercial judgement and data-driven decision-making

• Strong literacy, numeracy and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Confident, clear and concise written and verbal communication across varied stakeholder groups

• Accountability, initiative, agility, adaptability, strategic influencing, a solution-focused approach and the ability to drive change

• Full right to work in the UK without restrictions - No sponsorship available

DESIRABLE

• Experience in food, retail or FMCG environments

• Experience working with external stakeholders and brand partners

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF

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