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Group Hr Director • Lead and develop a high-performing HR function across all Centres of Excellence, including Reward, Talent, L&D, ER, and People Operations • Define and execute a forward-looking people strategy aligned to business transformation goals • Lead complex change and transformation programmes, ensuring engagement, pace and delivery • Oversee and evolve employee relations strategy, including engagement with Trade Unions and European Works Councils • Embed a modern, scalable People Operating Model that supports growth, efficiency and consistency • Champion inclusive leadership and ensure a culture that enables performance, accountability and progression, • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making at Executive and Board level • Drive organisational design, workforce planning and capability development across a multi-site, international environment Our customer is a highly commercial multi-site international FMCG business with a passion for innovation, customer-centricity and talent development. Reporting to the CPO, and partnering the regional MD, the People Director will lead a sizeable, multi-disciplinary HR function and act as a true strategic partner to the business. You will play a central role in driving organisational performance, capability and culture across a complex, international footprint. The organisation is undergoing a sustained period of change, including: • Implementation of a new HRIS platform • Ongoing M&A activity and divestments • Driving operational efficiencies and cost optimisation • Designing and embedding a new People Target Operating Model • Developing career architecture and progression pathways • Evolving reward frameworks and propositions • Elevating management and leadership capability Must be commercially astute, credible and highly experienced HR leader who thrives in complexity and change. • Proven experience leading a full-service HR function, spanning all Centres of Excellence • A track record of operating at strategic leadership level within a large, multi-site and international environment • Deep expertise in Trade Union engagement and negotiation, alongside experience working with European Works Councils • Demonstrated success delivering large-scale transformation programmes (e.g. HRIS, TOM design, M&A integration/separation, efficiency drives) • Strong organisational design and change leadership capability • The ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution • Gravitas, resilience and the ability to influence at the most senior levels • A leadership style that builds high-performing, engaged and accountable teams This is a rare opportunity to step into a role with genuine breadth, complexity and impact. You will be part of a leadership team shaping the future of a well-established yet evolving international business. For an ambitious People Director, this offers: • A platform to lead transformation at scale • The ability to shape and modernise the entire people agenda • Exposure to complex, high-value business change • The opportunity to build and leave a lasting legacy

HR ADVISOR – CIRCA £35,000 + BENEFITS - This highly successful and expanding manufacturing group, with a head office based in South Manchester, is looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join their growing HR team and wider business. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious HR professional who wants to develop their ER expertise within a supportive, collaborative environment that actively encourages professional development. This is a permanent, office‑based role working Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm (37.5 hours per week), with some flexibility around start and finish times. THE JOB Reporting to the Head of HR, this role will provide commercially focused, pragmatic HR support with a strong emphasis on Employee Relations. You will manage a broad and varied ER caseload, balancing hands‑on case management with coaching and enabling managers to take ownership of people issues. You will act as a trusted advisor to managers, ensuring best practice, legal compliance and consistency while supporting the business to make sound, risk‑aware people decisions. Key Responsibilities: Manage a full range of ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability and absence management Lead complex, sensitive or high‑risk cases, including investigations, hearings and appeals Coach and advise managers to build confidence and capability in handling ER matters Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures and best practice across the business Provide clear, commercially minded HR advice aligned with UK employment law and ACAS guidance Support organisational change activity such as restructures, consultations and TUPE where required Maintain accurate HRIS records and support wider HR projects and initiatives Provide general HR support across the employee lifecycle as needed THE PERSON Essential Proven experience managing Employee Relations cases in an HR Advisor (or similar) role Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Experience coaching and advising managers through complex people issues Commercially minded with the ability to balance risk and business needs Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Highly organised with the ability to manage a demanding caseload CIPD Level 3 or above Desirable Experience in a fast‑paced, commercial environment Exposure to change management, restructures or TUPE THE BENEFITS Ongoing professional mentoring and coaching Discretionary bonus scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme Free onsite parking Additional benefits currently under review Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK and therefore do not require sponsorship