HR Director
Kepak Group
Kirkham, England, United Kingdom
4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Kepak is one of Europe's leading food companies with manufacturing sites across Ireland and the UK. Kepak's vision is to be a successful, sustainable, future-ready Food Business with differentiation at its core, that is a great place to work. This vision is underpinned by our values of Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food & Teamwork. Kepak Foods Division has developed a portfolio of brands that are successful in the chilled convenience and frozen meat categories in the UK, Ireland, and selected European markets for both Retail and Foodservice customers. We have 2 manufacturing sites supported by shared services, with 500 people supporting our vision to become a transformed, future-proofed, profitable 0.5bn Food Business by 2030. Why join us? This is a unique opportunity for an experienced HR leader to make a real and lasting impact. As HR Director in a fast-growing, family-owned business with ambitious plans for the future, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our people strategy and influencing the organization. With exposure to every aspect of HR from recruitment and employee engagement to learning & development and organizational design this role offers variety and breadth. You'll work closely with senior leadership, have a genuine voice at the table, and the freedom to build and deliver initiatives that truly make a difference. If you're passionate about creating high-performing, people-focused cultures and want to help steer a business through an exciting phase of growth, we'd love to hear from you. About the role: Strategic Business Partnership: Collaborate closely with senior leadership to craft and execute HR strategies and initiatives that align with our business goals and foster growth, serving as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers Identify emerging workforce trends and develop proactive talent strategies to ensure our business is always prepared for the future Encourage leadership to adopt a people-centric approach by offering constructive challenges and insights Identify high-risk issues and partner with stakeholders to implement effective, pragmatic solutions Leadership, Team, and Project Management: Inspire, guide, and develop a dynamic team of HR professionals (4 direct reports) to achieve divisional HR goals Partner with cross-functional teams to align initiatives with business objectives, implement new HR programs, and improve processes Manage HR projects end-to-end, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines Monitor project milestones, manage risks, and promote continuous improvement of HR systems and programs Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Work with recruitment teams to develop strategies that attract, nurture, and retain top talent Lead workforce planning initiatives to proactively meet business needs and promote internal mobility Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in daily practices to foster an inclusive work environment Employee Development & Performance Management: Collaborate with L&D teams to promote employee growth, skill development, and leadership Oversee performance management systems to ensure consistent feedback and coaching Implement strategies to address skill gaps and enhance organizational effectiveness Organizational Development & Change Management: Develop and execute strategies to improve organizational efficiency Lead change management initiatives to support business transformations Foster a culture of growth and adaptability, empowering employees to thrive through change Manage integration of multi-site teams post-mergers or acquisitions, ensuring cultural harmony Key Deliverables: A people strategy aligned with divisional goals Successful implementation of the people strategy A robust succession planning framework supported by a performance-driven culture Development of a positive Kepak culture A high-performing HR team within the division Delivery of industry-leading HR KPIs Requirements: Extensive senior-level experience in a people-focused role Strong background in leadership development, cultural change, and employee engagement Experience delivering strategic and operational HR outcomes Ability to lead people strategy during M&A activities Excellent knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and practices This is a hybrid role, working 3 days on-site in Kirkham, with travel as needed within the UK & Ireland. Benefits: Company pension Further education support Employee discount platform (WrkIt) Long service awards GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program Gym membership Subsidized canteen #J-18808-Ljbffr