Job Description
Job Description: People Manager – Warehouse & Transport
Location: Melton, HU14 3HJ
Company: Heron Foods
Salary: Circa £44,500 per year
Employment Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours/week)
About the Role
Heron Foods is seeking an experienced and CIPD-qualified People Manager to join our People Team, supporting the Warehouse and Transport functions at our Store Support Centre in Melton, near North Ferriby. This key HR Business Partner role offers the opportunity to work strategically and hands-on within a fast-paced operational environment, driving employee relations, performance, and development for critical parts of our business.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as a trusted HR advisor to senior managers within Warehouse and Transport, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, succession planning, and resourcing.
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Lead complex HR casework including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability issues.
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Collaborate with Training Manager to design and deliver tailored training and mentoring programmes.
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Support and coach line managers on daily HR processes and performance management.
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Participate in key departmental meetings offering valuable HR insight and support recruitment and talent development initiatives.
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Ensure all HR activities are compliant with employment law and best practice.
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Produce and maintain regular HR reports to enable data-driven decision-making.
Candidate Requirements
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CIPD Level 5 qualification or higher.
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Proven generalist HR experience, preferably in warehousing, logistics, or manufacturing environments.
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Strong knowledge of employment law and handling complex employee relations cases.
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Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong analytical skills with experience in HR reporting.
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Hands-on, proactive approach with ability to influence at all organisational levels.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary circa £44,500 per annum.
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30 days annual leave with option to purchase more.
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Monday to Friday working hours, 37.5 hours per week.
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Supportive and collaborative working culture.
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Pension scheme and 24/7 employee assistance programme.
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Online GP access for you and your family.
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Staff discounts at Heron Foods and B&M stores.
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Access to exclusive savings and perks via BenefitHub.
Why Work at Heron Foods?
We are proud of our ongoing growth and the teams that drive our success. This is your chance to shape the future of HR support within two vital parts of our business. Join us and help develop people, improve performance, and create an inclusive workplace culture.