HR Manager

4 weeks ago


Erith, United Kingdom Hovis Ltd Full time

Welcome to Hovis. We are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up our iconic and much-loved brand. We produce bread and bakery products created with Hovis goodness at the heart of each. We deliver around 1.3million loaves, every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride and Ormo products. 

We are 2,800 people working within 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 regional distribution centres across the UK. Our success is a result of the hard work of our people; they are experts in their field whether it’s baking, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, or the many departments within the central functions team based in our head office in High Wycombe. We are a values-led business and expect our colleagues to live, breathe, and embed Quality, Accountability, and Trust into their ways of working.

What’s the opportunity?

We're excited to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to join our team at Hovis. Our goal is to be the best quality brand in the bakery industry, and your role will be instrumental in achieving this vision. As an HR Manager, you'll help us develop HR plans that align with our business strategy, ensuring we maximise our capabilities and resources while keeping quality at the forefront of all our endeavors.

What will you be doing?

Championing HR excellence and streamlining processes for efficiency. Implementing the people strategy to foster best practices and support business goals, with a focus on maintaining consistency and providing value-added support across all HR functions, including Employee Relations. Promoting collaborative work practices to drive continuous improvement throughout HR operations. Simplifying approaches to enable effective focus on achieving business objectives. Supporting central and support programs to achieve top-tier performance. Identifying and addressing key challenges faced by the business by aligning HR initiatives to deliver effective solutions. Overseeing the management of the Hovis Apprenticeship program.

The ideal candidate will be one that is passionate not only about the work they do but the brand they work for, takes ownership for what they do and is able to influence multiple stakeholders in the right way. They will also be able to focus individuals on specific tasks and behaviours, by bringing a positive, encouraging and consistent behaviour and is able to create a compelling story for the future as well as role model the Hovis Leadership Standards. 

What are ‘must haves’ from you?

Graduate / CIPD qualified  Experience in FMCG – ideally manufacturing and food  Test employee relations experience  Delivery of change management programmes  Experience in TU negotiations – pay awards and T&C reviews  Strong knowledge of employment law 

Performance management techniques 

Resourcing experience at all levels  Strong communication and interpersonal skills – ability to influence and persuade  Results oriented, resilient and highly motivated 

Why work for us and our benefits:

At Hovis, we understand the importance of looking after our colleagues, so we provide a variety of benefits in addition to their salaries. The benefits we provide at Hovis are as varied as the people who receive them but they are offered with the intention of creating value to them personally over and above their salaries

There is a range of colleague benefits available, which individuals can select based on their needs.

Our benefits scheme is called Hovis Choice, which offers a variety of savings and cashback offers on day to day living and much more including eyecare vouchers, and a healthcare scheme to suit everyone. It also includes our Cycle to Work scheme where you can obtain a brand new bike at a significant saving

We offer competitive annual leave entitlement and flexibility where possible in order to create a healthy work-life balance

We celebrate loyalty with our generous long service and colleague recognition schemes

We offer three levels of pensions

Hovis values diversity and is committed to promoting equal opportunities in the workplace. Every job applicant, employee or worker will be treated fairly and equally with dignity and respect regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, social class, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, union membership, political opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.


  • HR Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Erith, Greater London, United Kingdom Hovis Ltd Full time

    Welcome to Hovis. We are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up our iconic and much-loved brand. We produce bread and bakery products created with Hovis goodness at the heart of each. We deliver around 1.3million loaves, every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride and Ormo products. ...

  • HR Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Erith, United Kingdom Hovis Full time

    Welcome to Hovis. We are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up our iconic and much-loved brand. We produce bread and bakery products created with Hovis goodness at the heart of each. We deliver around 1.3million loaves, every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride and Ormo...

  • HR Administrator

    3 weeks ago


    Erith, United Kingdom Archer Daniels Midland Company Full time

    **HR Administrator**: Erith United Kingdom Human Resources We seeking an HR Administrator to support the HR Team with administrative and general HR support, primarily across the UK Oilseeds Division at Erith and Purfleet but also more widely across the UK team. The role should progress into a more HR advisory capacity in due course. Your...

  • HR Advisor

    1 week ago


    Erith, United Kingdom Wurth UK Ltd Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Human Resources Advisor to join our team. As a Human Resources Advisor, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR support and guidance to employees and management. Your role will involve handling various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management,...


  • Erith, United Kingdom CAREFOCAL LTD Full time

    **Summary of role** To ensure all general office administration tasks including Operations, HR, IT / Social Media, etc. are managed effectively to enable the smooth running of office operations. '''Duties''' - Provide administrative support to the team, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and making travel arrangements. - Assist with HR...


  • Erith, United Kingdom Hovis Ltd Full time

    Welcome to Hovis. We are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up our iconic and much-loved brand. We produce bread and bakery products created with Hovis goodness at the heart of each. We deliver around 1.3million loaves, every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride and Ormo...


  • Erith, United Kingdom Hovis Ltd Full time

    Welcome to Hovis. We are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up our iconic and much-loved brand. We produce bread and bakery products created with Hovis goodness at the heart of each. We deliver around 1.3million loaves, every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride and Ormo products.We...


  • Erith, United Kingdom Hovis Ltd Full time

    Welcome to Hovis. We are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up our iconic and much-loved brand. We produce bread and bakery products created with Hovis goodness at the heart of each. We deliver around 1.3million loaves, every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride and Ormo products.We...


  • Erith, United Kingdom Start People Ltd Full time

    Supply Chain Network Programme Manager Supply Chain Consultant 18 Month Contract £700 - £1000 Per Day Nation-Wide We have a very exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Network Programme Manager, this is around an 18-month contract and will see the successful applicant spend time in each of our client's 4 locations. The successful candidate will...


  • Erith, United Kingdom Start People Ltd Full time

    Supply Chain Network Programme ManagerSupply Chain Consultant18 Month Contract£700 - £1000 Per DayNation-WideWe have a very exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Network Programme Manager, this is around an 18-month contract and will see the successful applicant spend time in each of our client's 4 locations.The successful candidate will have experience...

  • Hygiene Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Erith, Greater London, United Kingdom Hovis Ltd Full time

    Welcome to Hovis!Our iconic brand is beloved by many across various departments like baking, manufacturing, logistics, and engineering. Without the talented individuals in our team, we'd be in a jam.Currently, we have an exciting opportunity for a Hygiene Manager at our Erith site. In this role, you would be responsible for leading and enhancing our hygiene...

  • Operations Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Erith, Greater London, United Kingdom Ocado Group Full time

    **About usAbout the roleIt takes a lot of busy people to ensure all our customer online orders are delivered, to help make this happen we are looking for proactive, energetic and enthusiastic Warehouse Operations Managers to work on Night shifts at our site in Erith; Kent.Duties will also include to: Lead, motivate and support large teams within...


  • Erith, UK, Kent, United Kingdom Hovis Ltd Full time

    Welcome to Hovis. We are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up our iconic and much-loved brand. We produce bread and bakery products created with Hovis goodness at the heart of each. We deliver around 1.3million loaves, every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride and Ormo products.We...

  • Hygiene Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Erith, United Kingdom Hovis Ltd Full time

    Welcome to Hovis.Our brand is iconic and loved by many. We're all about baking, with over 130 years of experience under our belts. Every day, we're churning out around 1.3 million delicious loaves of bread and bakery products throughout the UK and Ireland.We've got an amazing team of 2,800 people working in 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 distribution...

  • Hygiene Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Erith, Greater London, United Kingdom Hovis Ltd Full time

    Welcome to Hovis.Our brand is iconic and loved by many. We're all about baking, with over 130 years of experience under our belts. Every day, we're churning out around 1.3 million delicious loaves of bread and bakery products throughout the UK and Ireland.We've got an amazing team of 2,800 people working in 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 distribution...

  • Hygiene Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Erith, United Kingdom Hovis Ltd Full time

    Welcome to Hovis. Our brand is iconic and loved by many. We're all about baking, with over 130 years of experience under our belts. Every day, we're churning out around 1.3 million delicious loaves of bread and bakery products throughout the UK and Ireland. We've got an amazing team of 2,800 people working in 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2...

  • Hygiene Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Erith, United Kingdom Hovis Ltd Full time

    Welcome to Hovis. Our brand is iconic and loved by many. We're all about baking, with over 130 years of experience under our belts. Every day, we're churning out around 1.3 million delicious loaves of bread and bakery products throughout the UK and Ireland. We've got an amazing team of 2,800 people working in 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 distribution...

  • Yard Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Erith, United Kingdom TCS Screeding Ltd Full time

    **About TCS** **We are a flooring company from the South East.** Main dutys - Cleaning plant and tools as required Taking in deliveries and stacking in correct areas Assisting plant manager and mechanic as required with their tasks Maintaining the exterior of the yard to ensure all is clean and tidy. there is also an opportunity to learn from plant...

  • Operations Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Erith, United Kingdom Ocado Group Full time

    About us At Ocado Logistics, our teams are putting the world's retailers online using the cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. We provide services to partner clients globally via our innovative advanced robotics technology, known as the Ocado Smart Platform ("OSP"), this drives our highly automated, multi-million pound Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs). In our...

  • Hygiene Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Erith, United Kingdom Hovis Full time

    Welcome to Hovis. Our brand is iconic and loved by many. We're all about baking, with over 130 years of experience under our belts. Every day, we're churning out around 1.3 million delicious loaves of bread and bakery products throughout the UK and Ireland. We've got an amazing team of 2,800 people working in 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 distribution...