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HR Manager
HR Manager – Cranswick Pet Products
*Salary discussed at application stage*
About Cranswick Pet Products
Are you a people-focused HR professional with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR function at Cranswick Pet Products. Reporting directly to the Site Director and managing a small HR team, you'll play a key role in supporting operational performance through effective people management, employee engagement, and HR best practice.
This is a varied role with responsibility for employee relations, recruitment, talent development, HR systems, people data and reporting, ensuring the business has the insights and support needed to make informed decisions. Working closely with managers across the site, you'll help drive a positive, compliant, and high-performing culture while ensuring HR processes are delivered effectively and aligned with wider business objectives.
What you’ll do
- Provide an effective HR service, ensuring legal compliance and accurate administration.
- Build strong relationships across factory and office teams, supporting grievance, discipline, recruitment, and training processes.
- Oversee HR systems, KPIs, staff surveys, and engagement activities to drive improvements for the site.
- Lead a small HR team, championing initiatives that make Pet Products a great place to work.
What We’re Looking For
- CIPD or proven HR experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably within production or manufacturing.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience in supporting managers in areas like employee relations, performance, and engagement.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to establish trust across all levels of the business.
- Solid knowledge of employment law, recruitment, and ER, with the ability to handle complex HR issues.
- A proactive, solution-focused approach to driving HR improvements and supporting business success.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: Discussed at application stage.
- Share Save Scheme: Access to purchase shares at a discounted rate.
- Pension Scheme: Enhanced contribution options.
- Holiday Entitlement: Generous allowance with the option to purchase additional days.
- Employee Discounts: Discounts at major high street stores and supermarkets through our company portal.
Apply Today
- To apply, please submit your covering letter and CV to [email protected]
- Closing Date: 19th November 2026
- Join us and play a key role in driving the success and growth of our Pet Products business!