SF Partners
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
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