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 MandA 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 / ..... full job details .....