HR Manager - 6 month FTC - Leicester

HR Manager

Leicester (2 sites) | 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Hybrid (4 days on site, 1 day WFH depending on business needs)

Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Company

Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.

In a recent survey by Best Companies, we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment? We’re looking for a hands-on, commercially minded HR Manager to join our Added Value manufacturing operation in Leicester on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is a highly visible standalone role, working closely with senior operational leaders and acting as the primary HR lead for the site. You’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact across employee relations, workforce planning, engagement, change and organisational effectiveness.

What you’ll be doing:

As an HR Manager, you’ll take ownership of the full people agenda across the Leicester site, including:

• Partnering with senior leaders and managers to deliver practical people solutions.

• Leading employee relations activity including absence, performance, capability, disciplinary, grievance and organisational change.

• Coaching managers to confidently manage people matters and build their own capability.

• Supporting workforce planning, recruitment, agency labour and effective onboarding.

• Leading and supporting restructuring, consultation and organisational change.

• Using people data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.

• Supporting site compliance, including the Ethical Agenda and SMETA audits.

• Driving engagement, communication, attendance and accountability.

• Working closely with Payroll, L&D, ER specialists, recruitment and wider HR teams.

• Supporting the transition towards the future Consumer Foods people operating model.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who can operate confidently and independently in an operational setting and isn't afraid to challenge, influence and make things happen.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Significant generalist HR experience within manufacturing, food, logistics or another fast-paced operational environment.

• Strong employee relations and change-management experience.

• A solid working knowledge of UK employment law.

• Experience partnering with senior operational stakeholders.

• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on HR delivery.

• Strong coaching, influencing and problem-solving skills.

• Confidence working with people data and HR systems.

• CIPD qualification or equivalent practical experience.

• A full UK driving licence would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why this role?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the operation, making a tangible difference and taking ownership. You’ll be joining at an important point in the development of the Added Value business, with the opportunity to shape people practices, strengthen manager capability and support the transition towards the future Consumer Foods model.

We’re looking for someone who brings people together, takes ownership, has the courage to challenge, takes action and strives for excellence.

What can we offer you?

• Service Awards

• Enhanced paternity and maternity

• Free life insurance

• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

• Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero

• Discounted eggs and chicken

• A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday

• Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.

• Discounted Gym Memberships

• Free Eye Test every two years

• Discounted mobile phone contracts

• Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus

• Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders

• Wellness programme

• Employee Charity Matching Scheme

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.