22 Empathy jobs in Milton Keynes

HR Manager – £50k–£55k – Food Manufacturing

Based in Biggleswade (Multi-Site role)

Most HR jobs promise “a seat at the table.” In reality, you spend your days firefighting payroll queries, chasing line managers for performance reviews, and organising the odd “fun at work” initiative no one asked for.

This isn’t that.

This role is about leading HR across multiple sites, shaping culture, and actually influencing how people and performance come together to drive a business forward. You’ll be part of the leadership team, not just sat in the background writing policies no one reads.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading HR across multiple sites, making sure the full employee lifecycle (from hiring to development to retention) actually works.
• Working with leadership to build and execute people strategies that mean something — succession planning, engagement, DE&I, wellbeing.
• Using data, reporting and headcount planning to drive smarter people decisions.
• Keeping the business compliant on employment law and ethical standards (including customer audits).
• Building a culture people want to be part of — not because you stuck a ping-pong table in the office, but because you’ve created real engagement.

What you’ll need:

• Solid experience as a senior HR professional in a multi-site role in Manufacturing (bonus points for Food Manufacturing).
• Strong employment law knowledge and experience with change management.
• A background in driving culture and performance, not just running processes.
• The ability to use data, budgets, and reporting to influence senior stakeholders.
• Confidence, resilience, and the ability to push things through to completion.
• A CIPD qualification (Chartered level preferred).

If this strikes a chord with you and your CV is ready, then click apply now! If your CV is not ready and you want to learn more, call me (Olly) on !

Human Resources Advisor - Hybrid

Location: Hybrid - 2 days a week onsite in our Luton Customer Fulfillment Centre, LU4 9TT.

Permanent: Full Time, 40 hours per week.

Are you an innovative, ‘outside-the-box’ thinker with a passion for driving positive change through employee relations? We’re looking for a confident and proactive ER Advisor to join our dynamic People Team – someone ready to take full ownership of all ER casework for our Head Office population.

This isn’t a back-seat, supportive role. You'll be the go-to expert for ER matters in our Head Office – leading, influencing, and owning cases from start to finish. That means managing the full spectrum of ER activity (grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, etc.), but also spotting trends in data, identifying root causes, and collaborating with the wider People team to improve the colleague experience and drive long-term, people-first solutions.

Enjoy the opportunity to drive ER excellence!

Our Employee Relations Advisors operate as a helpful ‘hub’ of employee relations support for the Ocado Logistics management team. At the forefront of employee relations, they support a team of approximately 400 managers across the business, taking ownership of ER cases, including high-level disciplinaries, appeals, grievances, short-term and long-term sickness, data reporting and more - no two days truly are the same!

Why Join Us as an Employee Relations Advisor at Ocado Logistics?

Work you will be proud of: Join Ocado as our talented Employee Relations Advisor and enjoy the opportunity to make a valuable difference, where your ideas are heard and creativity is embraced. Be a champion for diversity and inclusion across the organisation.

Flexibility: Work-life balance is a priority at Ocado. This role offers hybrid working, with 2x days in the office and the remaining 3x days working from home!

Be empowered: This role offers the perfect blend of independence and support. You'll have the autonomy to manage your own caseload, but you'll also have the support of a dedicated team to help you grow and develop. We nurture our people to success, offering career pathway opportunities and development plans - 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues!

Am I the right fit?

To be successful in this role, you will need previous ER experience gained within a fast-paced, high-volume environment, combined with:

• Up to date knowledge of UK employment law
• A highly organised approach with the ability to prioritise and multitask when dealing with volume cases.
• The ability to keep accurate records of all actions and documentation relating to cases being managed through to conclusion. Including being present in some meetings and taking notes.
• The passion to embrace initiatives that improve performance, attendance, retention and the overall employee experience
• CIPD qualifications, desirable

If you are passionate about Employee Relations and have experience providing advice and supporting managers across a broad spectrum of ER areas, we encourage you to apply. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, your unique perspective and enthusiasm could be a valuable addition to our team.

Your previous roles or experience may have included: Employee Relations Advisor, Employee Relations Specialist, Employee Relations Case Officer, ER Case Handler or HR Advisor.

Your Next Steps

Once you apply, our friendly Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If successful our team will contact you to schedule an informal conversation to discuss your suitability for the role and answer any questions you may have.

What we offer you

Our award-winning recognition scheme celebrates your contributions. Your well-being is at the core of our Offerings:

• Flexible Work: Enjoy 30 days of 'work from anywhere' policy for a balanced life.
• Private Medical Cover: Rest easy with comprehensive private medical insurance.
• Family-Friendly: We support your family with maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and paternity leave.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our pension scheme, featuring up to 7% employer contribution matching.
• Generous Leave: Begin with 25 days, growing to 27 after 5 years, with an option to buy more.
• Financial Aid: Get interest-free train tickets and join our Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Share Schemes: Join exciting share plans to participate in our success.
• Shopping Perks: Enjoy a 15% discount on Ocado.com and savings at popular retailers and restaurants.
• Financial Protection: We offer Income Protection and Life Assurance for financial security.

About Ocado Logistics

Here at Ocado Logistics, our people, technology and customers work side by side supporting the amazing communities we serve. We're all in it together - not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get stuck in.

Join Ocado Logistics, where there are bags of possibilities.

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.

HR Manager

Competitive, Car allowance, Bonus + Package

Bedfordshire

Lead HR strategy in a growing Food manufacturing business in a Senior HR leadership role with impact, innovation and culture at its core.

In the fast-paced world of FMCG and food manufacturing, success is driven by people. This HR Manager, Food manufacturing role is an opportunity for a seasoned HR leader to shape culture, enable growth and champion a forward-thinking people strategy in a global business that designs customised solutions for the food industry. With sustainability, innovation and culinary excellence at the heart of its mission this organisation makes food matter for people and the planet.

As HR Manager, you will lead a talented HR team across multiple production sites, guiding the full employee lifecycle from talent acquisition to succession planning. You will sit on the divisional leadership teams and act as a trusted strategic partner while delivering initiatives that strengthen engagement, foster diversity, equity and inclusion, and uphold ethical, sustainable workplace practices. This is a pivotal role for someone ready to blend strategic vision with hands-on delivery, ensuring the business continues to be recognised as a great place to work.

To qualify for consideration,

• You’ll bring years of experience leading multi-site HR teams within Food manufacturing/FMCG, ideally at Chartered CIPD level.
• Have a track record of delivering results through change management, cultural transformation, and innovative people strategies.
• Be commercially aware and data-driven, you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, balancing strategic leadership with operational excellence.
• Have a strong knowledge of UK employment law, ethical compliance, and leadership in wellbeing, talent management, and organisational development.

This role offers the platform to influence at senior level in a growing, purpose-led, international organisation with a collaborative culture and a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and employee wellbeing. You will be empowered to lead impactful projects, shape policy, and develop future leaders in a business that values your expertise.

With a base location in Bedfordshire the role is commutable from Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Essex.

If you are driven by purpose, inspired by challenge, and motivated to shape the future of people strategy in the FMCG and food manufacturing sector apply today with your CV or contact myself (Neal) directly to discuss further – If you would like to add a note to your application with why the role feels like a fit that would be a helpful but not essential.

Please note that visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position and that the employer is not open to candidates who are on Visa’s

Ref NAH57365

About the Company

We are looking for an experienced and driven HR Manager to lead all site-based human resources functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, engagement, and success of a fast-paced Aerospace manufacturing environment.

About the Role

As a key member of the site leadership team, you will oversee HR strategy and operations, ensuring our people, structure, and processes are aligned for both immediate impact and long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR operations, including employee relations, time & attendance, compensation & benefits, recruitment, training, and compliance.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive engagement, retention, and talent development strategies.
• Lead site recruitment activities, including managing the Apprenticeship Programme.
• Oversee the Employee Benefits programme, including pension administration.
• Provide expert HR business partnering to the Site Leader and cross-functional managers.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and GDPR requirements.
• Champion performance management, coaching, and career development.
• Monitor and act on key HR KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement across the site.
• Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing HR team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Significant HR generalist experience, ideally within manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proven experience in driving employee engagement, performance, and change initiatives.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Confident using HR systems and analysing data to drive decisions.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proven experience in driving employee engagement, performance, and change initiatives.

Preferred Skills

• Significant HR generalist experience, ideally within manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Confident using HR systems and analysing data to drive decisions.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary of £60,000 plus benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

If you’re a forward-thinking HR professional who thrives on challenge and enjoys making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the lead in driving people success at our site.

Human Resources Advisor - Hybrid

Location: Hybrid - 2 days a week onsite in our Luton Customer Fulfillment Centre, LU4 9TT.

Permanent: Full Time, 40 hours per week.

Are you an innovative, ‘outside-the-box’ thinker with a passion for driving positive change through employee relations? We’re looking for a confident and proactive ER Advisor to join our dynamic People Team – someone ready to take full ownership of all ER casework for our Head Office population.

This isn’t a back-seat, supportive role. You'll be the go-to expert for ER matters in our Head Office – leading, influencing, and owning cases from start to finish. That means managing the full spectrum of ER activity (grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, etc.), but also spotting trends in data, identifying root causes, and collaborating with the wider People team to improve the colleague experience and drive long-term, people-first solutions.

Enjoy the opportunity to drive ER excellence!

Our Employee Relations Advisors operate as a helpful ‘hub’ of employee relations support for the Ocado Logistics management team. At the forefront of employee relations, they support a team of approximately 400 managers across the business, taking ownership of ER cases, including high-level disciplinaries, appeals, grievances, short-term and long-term sickness, data reporting and more - no two days truly are the same!

Why Join Us as an Employee Relations Advisor at Ocado Logistics?

Work you will be proud of: Join Ocado as our talented Employee Relations Advisor and enjoy the opportunity to make a valuable difference, where your ideas are heard and creativity is embraced. Be a champion for diversity and inclusion across the organisation.

Flexibility: Work-life balance is a priority at Ocado. This role offers hybrid working, with 2x days in the office and the remaining 3x days working from home!

Be empowered: This role offers the perfect blend of independence and support. You'll have the autonomy to manage your own caseload, but you'll also have the support of a dedicated team to help you grow and develop. We nurture our people to success, offering career pathway opportunities and development plans - 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues!

Am I the right fit?

To be successful in this role, you will need previous ER experience gained within a fast-paced, high-volume environment, combined with:

• Up to date knowledge of UK employment law
• A highly organised approach with the ability to prioritise and multitask when dealing with volume cases.
• The ability to keep accurate records of all actions and documentation relating to cases being managed through to conclusion. Including being present in some meetings and taking notes.
• The passion to embrace initiatives that improve performance, attendance, retention and the overall employee experience
• CIPD qualifications, desirable

If you are passionate about Employee Relations and have experience providing advice and supporting managers across a broad spectrum of ER areas, we encourage you to apply. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, your unique perspective and enthusiasm could be a valuable addition to our team.

Your previous roles or experience may have included: Employee Relations Advisor, Employee Relations Specialist, Employee Relations Case Officer, ER Case Handler or HR Advisor.

Your Next Steps

Once you apply, our friendly Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If successful our team will contact you to schedule an informal conversation to discuss your suitability for the role and answer any questions you may have.

What we offer you

Our award-winning recognition scheme celebrates your contributions. Your well-being is at the core of our Offerings:

• Flexible Work: Enjoy 30 days of 'work from anywhere' policy for a balanced life.
• Private Medical Cover: Rest easy with comprehensive private medical insurance.
• Family-Friendly: We support your family with maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and paternity leave.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our pension scheme, featuring up to 7% employer contribution matching.
• Generous Leave: Begin with 25 days, growing to 27 after 5 years, with an option to buy more.
• Financial Aid: Get interest-free train tickets and join our Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Share Schemes: Join exciting share plans to participate in our success.
• Shopping Perks: Enjoy a 15% discount on Ocado.com and savings at popular retailers and restaurants.
• Financial Protection: We offer Income Protection and Life Assurance for financial security.

About Ocado Logistics

Here at Ocado Logistics, our people, technology and customers work side by side supporting the amazing communities we serve. We're all in it together - not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get stuck in.

Join Ocado Logistics, where there are bags of possibilities.

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.

New role - We're looking for a Hands-on HR Manager.

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Northampton

Salary: £45k - £55k

Flexible working: Will look at part-time and full time candidates. Location: on-site

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a real impact in a growing business?

We’re looking for a hands-on HR Manager to shape, lead, and deliver our people strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working closely with senior management to support business growth.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the HR function, developing and implementing policies and best practices.
• Drive performance through employee appraisals and reviews.
• Design and deliver career development pathways to support growth and retention.
• Partner with the senior management team to align HR strategy with business objectives.
• Take ownership of recruitment and onboarding, ensuring new hires are set up for success.
• Provide advice and support on employee relations, performance, absence, and disciplinary matters.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and company policies.
• Monitor HR metrics and recommend improvements.
• Champion employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience building and developing HR in growing businesses.
• Background in recruitment and onboarding.
• Track record of implementing performance appraisal frameworks.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels.
• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) preferred.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary .
• Opportunity to build and shape the HR function in a growing organisation.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.
• Pension, private healthcare, flexible working.

Indeed Job Ad Tag: JDRNorthampton

JDR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Döhler is a global producer, marketer, and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems, and integrated solutions for the Food & Beverage industry. With a passion for innovation and a focus on sustainability, we support our customers in developing healthy, natural, and great-tasting products that consumers love.

The Role

As part of our continued international growth, we are looking for a proactive and hands-on HR Generalist to support our UK operations across two locations:

• Milton Keynes – our commercial sales office (approx. 35 employees) – your main focus

• Ledbury – a production site (approx. 40 employees)

You will serve as the local HR contact for both sites, working closely with managers and employees to provide professional, people-centered support across a broad range of HR topics. You take ownership of your responsibilities, understand when to involve others, and enjoy being part of an international network.

This role offers the opportunity to grow in a dynamic and expanding global company — ideal for someone who is ready to develop into a future HR Business Partner.

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Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on HR topics such as performance management, employee relations, and team development

• Drive and support key HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, learning & development, and offboarding

• Help implement and continuously improve local HR policies, tools, and processes aligned with Döhler’s global standards

• Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, and a positive work culture

• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and internal HR policies

• Provide HR administrative support when needed (note: payroll is managed by a local colleague)

• Contribute to local and international HR initiatives and projects

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Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field

• Around 3 years of HR experience in a generalist role

• Able to operate with a high degree of autonomy while staying aligned with stakeholders and global HR guidelines

• Experience in both commercial and/or manufacturing environments is a plus

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – approachable, solution-focused, and professional

• Well-organized, analytical, and cost-conscious

• Confident in MS Office; experience with HR systems (e.g., SuccessFactors) is an advantage

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What We Offer

• A key HR role in a growing, innovation-driven company within the global Food & Beverage ingredients industry

• Regular presence on-site at both UK locations (Milton Keynes & Ledbury), with partial hybrid working possible

• A collaborative and international HR network with real opportunities for professional growth

• The chance to shape HR practices in a dynamic environment with flat hierarchies and entrepreneurial spirit

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Reporting Lines

• Direct reporting: Managing Director, Döhler UK

• Functional reporting: Head of HR Europe