HR Manager

HR Manager – Logistics & Distribution

💰 £50,000 – £60,000 + Benefits

📍 Manchester

🕒 Full Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a fast-growing logistics and distribution business to recruit an experienced HR Manager to support their expanding operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a people-focused, high-performance environment where HR plays a key role in driving culture, engagement, and operational success. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to shape and deliver the people strategy across a busy, fast-paced site.

The Role

As HR Manager, you’ll take ownership of the full HR function on-site, acting as a trusted partner to operational leaders.

This is a hands-on, generalist role where you’ll balance strategic input with day-to-day HR delivery—supporting everything from employee relations and performance management to recruitment, retention, and engagement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Acting as the lead HR contact for the site, supporting managers across all people matters
• Providing expert guidance on employee relations, including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management
• Supporting recruitment activity to attract and retain top talent within a competitive market
• Driving employee engagement initiatives and supporting a positive workplace culture
• Partnering with leadership to support organisational development and workforce planning
• Ensuring HR policies and procedures are compliant with current employment legislation
• Supporting performance management processes and development planning
• Analysing HR data and metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role
• Background within logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or other fast-paced environments
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Confident handling complex employee relations cases
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational skills
• CIPD Level 5 (or above) preferred

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000
• Opportunity to shape and influence the HR function within a growing business
• A visible, impactful role working closely with senior leadership
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Clear opportunities for long-term career progression

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.