Human Resources Director
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Position Overview & Specifications
Company Overview
Aqua Restaurant Group, established in 2000, is a pioneer in Lifestyle Dining with 25 leading-edge venues spanning Hong Kong, London, Beijing, New York, Miami and Dubai. Throughout the years, Aqua Restaurant Group’s fundamental philosophy has remained unchanged; to prepare exquisite food using the freshest, highest quality produce and to prepare it in a way where the true flavours shine. This is coupled with service that is approachable and unobtrusive, and always in a jaw-dropping stylish environment that features the very best of innovative contemporary design, right down to the last small details, which has become the hallmark of the Aqua Restaurant Group.
The Opportunity
We are now looking for a forward-thinking human resources professional to be our Human Resources Director to lead the people function and support the exciting growth of our business in the UK and Europe.
- Report to the Group Managing Director, lead and develop an HR team of at least three people.
- Oversee full spectrum of HR functions for the Group in the UK on a day to day basis
- Be a lateral thinker and offer HR solutions by proactively anticipating & supporting business needs and cycles
- Develop and implement a people strategy to enhance the Management capabilities and create a talent pipeline to support the Group’s exciting growth plans
- Support Restaurant leadership teams in all people matters including staffing plans, employee retention and communications, performance management and talent development.
You are the ‘best of the best’
- An HR professional with around 10 years of leadership experience in hospitality or service industry with a large employee base (500 and above)
- A resilient achiever – you are driven and strategic, yet extremely hands on
- A passionate team player who can operate in an entrepreneurial environment
- A smart leader who can influence and inspire to bring out the best in others
- Excellent presentation and influencing skills
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
- Able to work under pressure in a fast-pace environment
- Fluent in spoken and written English
The right candidates will be offered
- Competitive compensation package
- Private medical benefits
- Birthday leave
- Employee discount to be used across the Group’s outlets
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*All candidates need to be eligible to live and work in the UK at the time of application
Aqua Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £85,000.00-£110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- HR: 10 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HRD
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Human Resources Director roles across Aqua Restaurant Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £85,000 - £110,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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