HR Manager

Site-Based HR Manager | FMCG Sector

Company: Brown Brothers Manufacturing Ltd (Part of Browns Food Group)

Location: Kelloholm (Large-scale production facility, 500+ Headcount)

Compensation: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (Offered relative to experience and fully meeting the core operational requirements).

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (100% On-site position)

Status: Full-Time, Permanent (Immediate start available)

The Opportunity

Are you a forward-thinking, CIPD-qualified HR leader who excels in high-volume manufacturing environments?

Brown Brothers Manufacturing is searching for a decisive, people-centric On-Site HR Manager to oversee and elevate our HR function. This is a hands-on, high-impact role tailored for an HR business partner who thrives under the fast-paced pressures of the FMCG sector. Managing a major 500+ employee operation, you will collaborate closely with our Group HR Projects Manager to champion cultural shifts and execute new business change initiatives.

Core Responsibilities & Strategic Projects

In this role, you won't just manage processes; you will drive change. Your immediate focus will encompass:

• HRIS & Systems Transformation: Spearheading the optimisation and transition of our Time & Attendance (T&A) software (Tensor and Mitrefinch) to guarantee flawless data integrity.
• Talent Development: Launching, embedding, and tracking our newly established Personal Development Programme (Clearview, part of One Advanced) across the site.
• L&D Optimisation: Partnering with Group leadership to design and roll out bespoke, site-wide training initiatives.
• Complex Employee Relations: Acting as the ultimate authority on disciplinary actions, grievances, industrial relations, and employee welfare cases to foster a fair, transparent workplace.
• Performance Metrics: Championing the site-wide Performance and Development Review (PDR) cycle to boost retention, morale, and operational output.
• Data & Compliance: Auditing personnel records and T&A systems to ensure 100% accurate payroll processing, while aligning with H&S teams to safeguard compliance.

Team Leadership

You will directly manage, mentor, and inspire a skilled, 5-person on-site HR team:

• 1 x Talent & Recruitment Specialist
• 1 x Training Coordinator
• 1 x HR Graduate
• 2 x HR Administrators

What You Bring to the Table

• Credentials: CIPD Level 7 (Advanced Diploma) is highly preferred. Candidates actively working toward this qualification with extensive equivalent experience are welcome to apply.
• Industry Expertise: A minimum of 5 years in HR Management, specifically within high-intensity Manufacturing, Logistics, or FMCG environments.
• Industrial Relations: Confident capability in navigating and working constructively with trade unions.
• Technical Literacy: Exceptional analytical and data-management skills. You must be deeply familiar with HRIS platforms and possess a hawk-like attention to detail regarding timekeeping data.
• Leadership Style: A proactive, autonomous decision-maker who puts people first while effectively managing the demands of a high-headcount facility.

Why Join Brown Brothers?

While backed by the robust infrastructure of the wider Browns Food Group, you will enjoy the autonomy required to make a lasting impact on our Kelloholm operation.

To Apply

If you are an agile, highly organised HR professional ready for an immediate start, we want to hear from you today.

Browns Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants must possess the permanent right to work in the UK.

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person