HR Manager - Distribution Centre

Reed Specialist Recruitment • Permanent • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £47,000 - £50,000 / year • 2w ago

HR Site Manager

Location: Birmingham, Hams Hall
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | On-site
Salary: Up to £50,000 per year (+ quarterly bonus up to £1,041 and annual bonus up to £4,166)

About the Role

Reed Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading logistics organization to recruit a HR Site Manager for their state-of-the-art distribution centre. This is a rare opportunity to help build an HR function from the ground up and shape the people strategy for a greenfield site in a rapidly growing market.

As the HR Site Manager, you will have full ownership of the HR agenda, from designing core processes and driving recruitment to implementing development programs and ensuring compliance. You'll lead a small team and work closely with senior leadership to create a high-performing, people-focused culture that supports operational excellence and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Establish and lead the HR function on site, including building and developing a team of 3.
Design and implement HR policies, procedures, and workflows from scratch.
Drive recruitment for high-volume operational roles and specialized positions.
Act as the strategic HR partner to the Site Director and Management Board.
Oversee personnel administration, payroll, and compliance.
Develop training frameworks and employee development programs.
Manage Health & Safety activities and ensure a safe working environment.
Create workforce plans and manage collaboration with temporary staffing agencies.
Lead Employer Branding initiatives to position the site as an attractive employer.
Build and manage the HR budget and monitor KPIs for continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in leading HR projects, ideally in logistics, manufacturing, or e-commerce.
Exposure to site ramp-ups or greenfield operations is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of recruitment tools, ATS, HRIS, and modern HR technologies.
Ability to balance operational urgency with strategic HR planning.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
High resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
University degree in HR Management, Psychology, Economics, Law, or similar.

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