HR Manager

HR Manager - Warehousing & Logistics Location:

Wellingborough / Hybrid Salary:

£37,000 - £45,000 per annum Department:

Warehousing & Logistics Job Type:

Full-time | Permanent Reporting to:

Head of Warehousing & Logistics HR Manager Required - Wellingborough Quest Employment are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join a fast-paced warehousing and logistics operation based in Wellingborough. This is a hands-on, operational HR role suited to someone who enjoys being visible within the business, supporting managers directly and dealing with real people matters in a busy shift-based environment. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day HR support across warehousing and logistics, managing employee relations cases, supporting managers, driving engagement and ensuring HR processes are followed fairly, consistently and in line with UK employment legislation. This role would suit an experienced HR Manager, HR Business Partner, People Manager or strong HR Advisor ready for the next step, ideally with experience in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, FMCG or another operational environment. The Role As HR Manager, your duties may include: Providing day-to-day HR advice and support to warehouse managers, supervisors and shift leaders

Managing employee relations cases from initial investigation through to hearings and outcomes

Supporting managers with absence, disciplinaries, grievances, performance and capability matters

Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers

Building strong working relationships across warehouse and logistics teams

Providing visible, hands-on HR support within an operational warehouse environment

Supporting workforce planning, onboarding and peak-period recruitment

Advising managers on overtime, agency usage, shift changes and labour planning

Ensuring HR policies and procedures are applied consistently across teams and shifts

Maintaining accurate employee records and supporting HR audits and compliance reporting

Monitoring absence and attendance trends

Supporting return-to-work processes, long-term absence cases, occupational health referrals and reasonable adjustments

Supporting permanent, temporary and agency recruitment campaigns

Assisting with interviews, inductions and probation reviews

Liaising with recruitment agencies regarding compliance, cost control and performance

Supporting employee engagement initiatives, communication forums and site briefings

Contributing to HR projects, policy updates, engagement surveys and system improvements

Using HR data to identify trends and make practical recommendations

Supporting organisational change, restructures and TUPE processes where required

What Were Looking For We are looking for candidates who: Have proven experience as an HR Manager, HR Business Partner, People Manager or experienced HR Advisor

Have experience within warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, FMCG or a similar operational environment

Have strong employee relations experience

Are confident advising managers on disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance and capability

Have strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

Can manage multiple HR cases at the same time

Are confident challenging managers constructively when required

Are comfortable being visible on the warehouse floor and working closely with operational teams

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Are organised, resilient, practical and solutions-focused

Can work in a fast-paced, shift-based environment

Are commercially aware and able to balance people, compliance and operational needs

Desirable Experience CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification, or currently working towards one

Experience with change management, restructures or TUPE

Experience working with agency labour, temporary workforces or peak recruitment

Experience using HR data to identify trends and improve people processes

Working Environment Warehouse and office-based role with hybrid working

Fast-paced warehousing and logistics environment

Flexibility may be required to support shift patterns, including occasional early starts or evenings

Hands-on HR role supporting frontline operational teams

Whats in it for you? £37,000 - £45,000 per annum

Permanent opportunity

Hybrid working

Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing operational business

Varied HR role covering ER, engagement, recruitment, compliance and projects

Fast-paced and rewarding working environment

Support from Quest Employment throughout the recruitment process

Apply Today If you are an experienced HR professional with strong employee relations experience and you are looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced warehousing and logistics environment, apply today with your up-to-date CV. A member of the Quest Employment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Alternatively, call and ask to speak to Tyrelle about the position. Quest Employment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment.

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