HR and Employee Engagement Manager

SF Recruitment are currently working exclusively with The Vegan Society, the world\’s oldest vegan organisation, We\’re looking for a an experienced HR and Employee Engagement Manager to lead our HR function, support staff wellbeing, and drive engagement across the organisation and help shape a workplace where compassion, ethics and people matter. This is a pivotal role to the business. The Vegan Society is the world\’s oldest vegan organisation, committed to making veganism mainstream and accessible to all. We\’re on a mission to support individuals and institutions in embracing a lifestyle that\’s kinder to animals, people, and the planet. Location: Birmingham City Centre Salary: up to £45,718 Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours) | Part-time considered (hybrid – maybe 2 days based on site) What you\’ll do * Deliver expert HR support and guidance across all areas of the charity * Support leadership with HR strategy, planning and organisational development * Oversee employee relations, compliance, and the full employee lifecycle * Lead on training, development and EDI initiatives * Develop strategies to enhance staff satisfaction, morale and productivity What you\’ll bring * Significant HR experience, including advising senior leaders * Strong understanding of UK employment law and best practice * Experience managing organisational change and engagement programmes * Skilled in recruitment, policy development and implementing EDI strategy * CIPD qualified (desirable not essential) Our Values As a vegan organisation, we ask employees to follow a vegan lifestyle as far as practical and possible. This reflects our mission of creating a fairer, more sustainable world for animals, people and the planet