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We are looking to recruit an experienced and driven HR Manager to join our team at Cranswick Farming, reporting to the Head of HR. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering our people agenda. You will provide both strategic and operational HR leadership, supporting employee engagement, performance, talent development, and organisational effectiveness across our Yorkshire and Lincolnshire farming operations. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to influence business performance through people-focused initiatives while supporting managers and employees across a diverse and fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibility
Provide expert HR advice and guidance on employee relations, attendance management, recruitment, engagement, and performance management
Support and coach managers on a wide range of HR matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and capability processes
Use people metrics, KPIs, and employee feedback to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Build strong working relationships with farm management teams across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, travelling to sites as required
Support organisational development, talent management, and succession planning activities
Partner with managers to develop high-performing teams and improve employee engagement
Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation
Support the Head of HR in developing, mentoring, and coaching members of the HR team
Contribute to HR projects and initiatives that support business objectives and operational excellence
Promote a positive workplace culture that supports employee wellbeing, engagement, and development
Requirements
CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent
Proven HR management experience within a fast-paced environment, ideally within food production, agriculture, manufacturing, or a similar operational setting
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Experience managing a broad range of employee relations cases and supporting managers through complex HR issues
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret people data and use insights to inform decision-making
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels of the business
Collaborative team player who builds positive and respectful working relationships
Proactive, resilient, and solution-focused approach to problem-solving
Passionate about supporting, engaging, and developing people to achieve their full potential
Committed to helping attract, engage, and retain the best people to support our business
What we offer
Competitive salary depending on experience
30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Enhanced company pension scheme
Death in service insurance
24/7 health and wellbeing support
Access to Cranswick discounts platform
Eligibility for Share Save scheme
Enhanced family leave pay (after qualifying service)