Head of Human Resources

The Opportunity

This is a senior HR leadership role within a growing, multi-site, distribution business. You will take ownership of the HR agenda (both operational and strategic) working closely with senior leadership to help integrate the business and build a professionalised HR function in a standalone capacity. You'll be equally comfortable operating at all levels: setting strategy while remaining hands-on across all aspects of HR, including recruitment.

The organisation has strong heritage, ambitious growth plans, and further M&A activity anticipated. This is a unique opportunity to join at the outset of that journey - playing a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy and building a unified, high-performing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and embed a fit-for-purpose HR function, frameworks, and policies across the newly merged business
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on all people-related matters
• Lead the end-to-end recruitment strategy and delivery, supporting ongoing growth
• Manage day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, performance management, and compliance
• Support post-merger integration activity, including input on the TUPE processes
• Drive initiatives around culture, engagement, and organisational design to unify the business
• Ensure HR practices are aligned with commercial objectives and scalable for future growth

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role (Head of HR / HR Lead / Senior HR Manager)
• Strong generalist background (inc. recruitment) with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally
• Experience within multi-site, operational, or product focused businesses is highly advantageous
• Demonstrable experience supporting M&A activity, including TUPE and integration
• Comfortable building processes and structure in a fast-paced, evolving, post-merger environment
• A proactive, resilient approach with the confidence to operate independently

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to build and shape the HR function from the ground up within a newly formed business entity
• Play a key role in integrating multiple organisations into one cohesive entity
• High level of autonomy and visibility within the business
• Exposure to ongoing M&A activity and organisational transformation
• A dynamic, growth-oriented environment where HR will be central to long-term success