Full job descriptionHR 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 to submit your application or call me on if you require any additional information.

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