HR Manager – Distribution Centre

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

Recruit a HR Site Manager for a state‑of‑the‑art distribution centre and build an HR function from the ground up at a greenfield site.

As the HR Site Manager you will have full ownership of the HR agenda, from designing core processes and driving recruitment to implementing development programmes and ensuring compliance.

You will 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 specialised 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 programmes.
• 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 a similar discipline.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to shape HR strategy for a new distribution centre.
• Permanent position with competitive pay and bonus structure.
• Pension scheme (4%) and employee bonus.
• Free on‑site parking and flexible working options.
• International work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

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