Role: HR Manager
Location: Poole, Dorset

Salary / Rate of pay: Up to £50,000

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established, growing Food Manufacturing Company in the South of England, focused on delivering high-quality solutions with exceptional service, expertise, and integrity. Over the years they have built up a strong reputation and client database as a company they strive for excellence.

What’s in it for you?

Join a busy and successful team, work in a stimulating environment where you can really develop and take ownership for your career. They are looking for full-time HR Manager willing to take on the growth in the business, they have got 3 sites and various retail stores across the UK. This role is vital in supporting the business’s growth and ensuring a consistent, people-focused approach. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on HR management, driving employee engagement, legal compliance, and HR best practices.

They have a great sense of teamwork and do a lot as a group.

• Parking
• Pension
• Holidays
• Progression
• Discounted products

What’s involved?

• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures consistent across all sites.
• Advise and support management on HR-related matters including employee relations, performance management, and recruitment.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for shop, production, and head office roles.
• Oversee onboarding and training to ensure employees understand values and standards.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives to promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and health & safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate HR records and prepare reports for senior management.
• Support payroll processes in coordination with the finance team.
• Handle disciplinary, grievance, and absence management processes professionally and fairly.
• Lead HR aspects of organisational change and business growth.

Key Requirements

• CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent HR qualification) preferred.
• Relevant degree in HR, Business, or similar (desirable).
• Proven experience in an HR management role, ideally within retail, hospitality, food production, or similar environments.
• Experience managing multi-site HR operations is highly desirable.

Strong employee relations experience.

• Comfortable working in a growing SME environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on and proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High level of discretion and integrity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you!

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Consultant: Anna Brownless

Job Number: 933057 / INDINDUSTRIALWC

Job Role: HR Manager

Location: Poole, Dorset

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.