HR MANAGER & WELFARE LEAD

📍 Location: South England
📌 Sector: Fresh Produce / Agriculture
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
💰 Salary: DOE (Depending on Experience)

THE ROLE

A well-established and progressive fresh produce business in South England is seeking an experienced HR Manager & Welfare Lead to oversee all people-related activities across a diverse workforce.

This is a hands-on HR leadership role within a fast-paced agricultural and packhouse environment, supporting both permanent and seasonal teams.

You will play a key role in shaping HR strategy, strengthening employee engagement, and ensuring high welfare standards across the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage all HR functions across the business
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and retention (seasonal & permanent staff)
• Manage employee relations and act as main HR contact
• Develop and implement welfare and wellbeing programmes
• Ensure compliance with UK Employment Law and internal policies
• Support workforce planning with operational managers
• Drive positive workplace culture and engagement initiatives
• Oversee performance reviews, training and development plans
• Maintain HR systems and accurate employee records

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Proven HR Management experience (Fresh Produce / Food Manufacturing / Agriculture desirable)
• Strong knowledge of UK Employment Law
• Experience managing seasonal or multi-national workforce advantageous
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Practical, solutions-driven approach
• CIPD qualification desirable