Browns Food Group
Human Resources Manager
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Site-Based HR Manager | FMCG Sector
Company: Brown Brothers Manufacturing Ltd (Part of Browns Food Group)
Location
Kelloholm – Major production facility (500+ headcount)
Compensation & Schedule
- Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (based on experience)
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
- Type: Full-time, permanent with immediate start available
The Opportunity
Are you a forward-thinking, CIPD-qualified HR leader who thrives in high-volume manufacturing environments?
Brown Brothers Manufacturing seeks a decisive, on-site HR Manager to oversee and enhance its HR function. This is a dynamic, high-impact role designed for a hands-on HR business partner, driving cultural transformation and business change initiatives in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
Core Responsibilities & Strategic Projects
You’ll excel in a broad range of complex responsibilities:
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HRIS & Systems Transformation: Lead the optimisation and transition of T&A software (Tensor & Mitrefinch) to ensure seamless data integrity.
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Talent Development: Launch and embed the new Personal Development Programme (Clearview, One Advanced). Monitor progress and site-wide adoption.
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Learning & Development (L&D): Partner with Group leadership to design and implement upskilling programs tailored for the entire site.
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Employee Relations (ER): Take full accountability for disciplinary procedures, grievances, dispute resolution, and workplace appeals.
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Performance Metrics & Retention: Champion the site’s Performance and Development Review (PDR) cycle to enhance employee morale, engagement, and operational excellence.
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Compliance & Payroll Integrity: Audit personnel records, T&A systems, and payroll data for accuracy. Collaborate with Health & Safety teams on regulatory compliance.
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Team Leadership: Oversee and mentor a 5-person HR team including:
- 1 x Talent & Recruitment Specialist
- 1 x Training Coordinator
- 1 x HR Graduate
- 2 x HR Administrators
Requirements
Leading this critical role demands distinction in the following areas:
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma is highly preferred. Active candidates pursuing this with substantial equivalent expertise are also considered.
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Experience: Minimum five years in HR Management, with a focus on manufacturing, logistics, or FMCG industries in high-intensity environments.
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Industrial Relations: Proven ability to negotiate, mediate with, and align effectively with trade unions.
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Technical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with thorough familiarity of HRIS platforms. Exceptional attention to timekeeping, attendance, and payroll data.
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Leadership & Mindset: Autonomy, proactive decision-making, and people-centred ethics required. Ability to manage high-pressure demands of a multi-hundred employee site.
Why Join Brown Brothers?
- Shape the future of our Kelloholm operation with autonomy, aligned to the stability of a larger Brown Food Group.
- Immediate impact in a dynamic, manufacturing-driven workforce.
Apply Today
If you’re an Agile, highly organised HR professional eager for an immediate start, submit your application.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All candidates must have the permanent right to work in the UK.
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