Head of HR
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Position Overview & Specifications
Well known and fast growing hospitality business is looking for a Head of HR. Working alongside the senior leadership team at the Head Office in Manchester this is a excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop both your own skill set and a team.
Duties of the role will include:
- Develop and mentor the existing HR team and ensure that all team members are effectively contributing to the overall goals of the business
- Advise employees across the business in all areas of HR, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
- Overall responsibility for all aspects of HR
- Work closely with the Head of Talent to ensure strategies are aligned
- Oversee the L&D department
- Develop and ensure HR strategies are aligned to the business needs
- Develop and maintain HR policies and processes ensuring consistency across the business
- Develop good relationships with employees at all levels of the business
- Maintain an up to date working knowledge of employment law and HR related practice
- Pro actively manage employee relations
- Manage the compensation and benefits programs, including salary administration, benefits administration, and payroll
- Manage the employee engagement programme, including conducting employee surveys and developing action plans to improve engagement and retention
- Oversee the HRIS system and ensure that it accurately reflects all employee data.
- Ensure that the business is compliant with employment laws and regulations, managing any complex ER Disputes and tribunals
- Review and sign off monthly payroll
The right candidate will be;
- CIPD qualified
- Extensive experience and knowledge of HR, including working at a strategic level
- Experience in multi-site
- Flexible to meet the varying needs of the business
- Experience of building structure, processes and teams
- Experience in Fourth Hospitality and CPL systems advantageous
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- In depth knowledge of current employment law / HR best practice
- Ability to manage workload of yourself and your team and to prioritise effectively
In return an excellent package is offered for this role along with development and progression for the right person.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £64,467.00-£69,913.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- HR: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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 Head of HR roles across Belinda Roberts Ltd'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 £64,467 - £69,913 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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