We are working with one of the UK’s leading food retail businesses, based in Buckinghamshire, to recruit an experienced HR Manager.This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and fast-growing organisation that prides itself on quality, customer focus, and a strong commitment to its people. With a national footprint and a head office team based in Buckinghamshire, the company offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment and a people-first culture.The RoleWe are looking for a confident and proactive HR Manager to support multiple business units across the full HR lifecycle. This is a true generalist position with a strong focus on employee relations, performance management, and supporting line managers with day-to-day HR queries.The successful candidate will report into the HR Director and work closely with the HR Coordinator, coaching and advising managers, leading HR projects, and ensuring policies and practices are compliant, consistent, and aligned with company goals.Key ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will:
Manage recruitment processes from job posting through to onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managersSupport and coach line managers through employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and flexible working requestsOversee performance management processes, driving a high-performance cultureDevelop and update HR policies and procedures in line with current legislationCoordinate learning and development initiatives and support continuous professional developmentSupport the delivery of fair and competitive compensation and benefits programmesUse HR data and metrics to report on key trends and inform decision-making.
What We’re Looking ForTo be successful in this role, you will bring:
A strong generalist HR background, within a fast-paced retail / hospitality / leisure environmentProven experience managing employee relations matters with confidence and sensitivityKnowledge of UK employment law and HR best practicesA hands-on, solutions-focused approach with the ability to coach and influence managersExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsCIPD qualification
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HR Officer/AdvisorSalary: £28k to £35k FTE , dependent on experience and skills + Benefits.Hours: Part-time, permanent (3 days/21 hours per week,).Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62 - (based on site with opportunity to work hybrid).Closing date: 3rd October 2025Benefits
Up to 8% employer-matched pensionLife assuranceFree lunch during working hoursFree on-site parking20% discount at the Abbey ShopCycle to Work SchemeChristmas Closure
About Ampleforth AbbeyAmpleforth Abbey is home to the UK’s largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. Our mission is to seek God through prayer and service, and to invite others to experience faith in action.Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room.Ampleforth Abbey Trust, a registered charity, works alongside the monastic community to support this mission. With around 60 lay staff, the Trust delivers on a five-year strategy, choosing a Future Together, to ensure a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home.The HR Officer is responsible for overseeing the HR service for Ampleforth Abbey Trust and maintaining (and joining) the warm collaborative work environment we have within the Trust.Collaboration will be your cornerstone for delivering a HR service to the Trust. The requirement to adapt to a varied workload is key to the role as it requires the ability to transition between generalist HR support, recruitment, strategic initiatives, and much more.Main Responsibilities (but not limited to):
Ensure a professional, fair, and consistent approach to the HR function required by the Trust.Ensure the organisation’s policies and procedures are adhered to, to minimise risk and thus promoting a positive culture within the Trust, and that they are reviewed and updated annually/as required.Working with and in some instances coaching Line Managers to provide support/guidance/advice on how to manage HR issues within their areas and ensuring you produce all documentation accurately to support the process.Embed best practice whilst ensuring that advice and documentation produced by you is compliant with relevant Trust policies and the ACAS Codes of Practice.Maintain proactive relationships with line managers to support the overall delivery of the HR service.Maintaining the HR Systems and documentation in use within the Trust, ensuring that they are up to date with all employee and HR information.Collating, analysing, and reporting on data to identify trends and providing pro-active resolutions to any improvements required.Establishing and maintaining relationships with external suppliers who provide HR materials or services.Stay current with industry trends and best practices in HR.Support the recruitment processes and provide support and documentation to recruiting managers as and when requested, in an accurate and timely manner.Able to produce the required HR documentation e.g. offers of employment, HR related letters, when required and within the agreed timeframes.Promote and support the wellbeing of both self and staff through maintenance of healthy work/life balance, taking care to manage energy levels of self and others and taking recovery after peak periods of workload activity.
Skills and Attributes
Proven experience as a HR Generalist or similar role.Proven record of creating, issuing, and ensuring documentation is produced and records are all accurately up to date.Knowledge of / aptitude for HR methodologies, strategies, and techniques for the future as the role grows.CIPD qualifications (ideally level 3) or a willingness to undertake this.
Ampleforth Abbey Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.Interested in this HR Officer/Advisor role? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please send your CV INDLS ....Read more...
Human Resources Business Partner – Restaurant Group £55,000 - £65,000 + bonus Hybrid – London (split between restaurants, home, and office)We’re looking for an HR Business Partner to support a growing restaurant group, working closely with Operations to build a high-performing culture and deliver real impact through people.Key Responsibilities: • Champion culture and engagement across the business • Drive HR operational excellence and continuous improvement • Lead on recruitment, sourcing, and talent attraction • Develop and deliver learning, development, and succession planning • Manage employee relations • Provide people metrics and reporting to track success • Oversee payroll, new starters, transfers, and leavers • Support executives with diary management and travelWhat We’re Looking For: • Strong commercial understanding of how multi-site hospitality businesses operate • Proven experience in a HR Business Partner role across multiple operational areas • Generalist HR expertise across ER, performance management, training, reward, recruitment, and policies • Track record of driving engagement, cost control, and measurable business improvements • Experience managing and implementing change within fast-paced environments • Confident using people metrics to deliver results • EA experience preferred, as this is part of the roleApply now: kate@corecruitment.com....Read more...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join a leading manufacturing organisation in Runcorn on a fixed-term maternity cover contract for 12 months. Benefits include 1 day per week working from home, up to 11% employer pension, annual bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, option for an additional 5 days holiday or 2% bonus.
This is a key strategic role supporting a site currently undergoing significant investment and transformation. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact from day one as the business advances through a large commissioning project.
The Role
As HR Manager, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end employee lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of a people-focused HR strategy that supports both short- and long-term business goals. You’ll provide expert guidance to the site leadership team while ensuring compliance with UK and EU employment legislation.
Your responsibilities will include
Managing the full Human Resources cycle – recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, engagement, and offboarding
Developing and implementing effective policies and procedures aligned with legal and business objectives
Leading on industrial and employee relations, including working closely with employee representatives and trade unions
About You
We’re looking for a confident and hands-on HR professional with a strong background in managing the full Human Resources function. You will be comfortable working independently whilst influencing senior leaders and driving cultural improvement.
Key skills and experience
Degree-level qualification in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 8 years’ HR experience, with a strong generalist background
Proven ability to coach, advise, and develop managers and teams
Strong understanding of UK employment law and Human Resources best practice
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Clean UK driving licence
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