Job Description

Permanent HR Manager – Bedford Region-5 days per week on-site

Help Shape, Build and Elevate the People Function.I am seeking an experienced and hands‑on HR Manager to rebuild and lead the people function as they work towards becoming a truly great place to work. This role will play a critical part in re‑establishing strong foundations, strengthening culture, and embedding consistent, modern HR practice across the organisation.

What You’ll Do

• Take the lead in re‑building and modernising the HR function.
• Implement the cultural values and ensure they are lived consistently across the organisation.
• Review, update and embed all HR policies, processes and the employee handbook.
• Coach and train managers on HR best practice, ER handling and effective people management.
• Bring consistency to HR operations, ensuring compliance and improving ways of working.
• Lead workforce planning, succession planning and development pathways as they mature.
• Introduce leadership training and talent development initiatives.
• Support the journey towards becoming an employer of choice through improved engagement, wellbeing and people experience.

What We’re Looking For

A confident, credible, operationally strong HR Manager, who is ready to make an immediate impact, while shaping longer‑term culture, capability and leadership development.You must have experience as an HR Manager, ideally within Manufacturing, Distribution or Logistics organisations.You must have experience in change management and organisation design.
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