HR Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
People and pizza. That pretty much sums us up. We have a social and welcoming HR/People team dedicated to supporting our team members across the country, and we’re looking for one more person to join us….
We’re looking for a HR Administrator based in our Restaurant Support office in Soho in Central London. This role provides first line support to our operational teams on key HR matters as well as administering our People system and HR mailbox. There’s plenty to get involved with in a business of our size – so you’ll also get the opportunity to work on new HR initiatives through project work.
Here's what you’ll be doing;
- Advise Line Managers, Operation teams and Payroll on Right to Work docs for the UK and Ireland and be the point of contact for the Home Office and IBEC (for Ireland)
- Administer the new starter process for Restaurant Support employees including drafting of contracts and offers of employment
- Make all people related changes on our HR system to include such changes to salaries, upload documents, hours worked, , access levels, login details, start of employment, termination records, personal details, NIK, etc on Fourth for Head Office and restaurant management employees.
- To have a critical eye, constantly reviewing our internal employee life cycle processes and to make recommendations to promote efficient ways of working and improve the employee experience.
- Manage the processing of Purchase Orders and Invoices for the HR team as well as efficient tracking of budget spend
- Support the Restaurant Support Business Partner on employee relation and people related matters
You will ideally be used to dealing with HR policies and procedures, but we can offer full training and development, including the possibility of studying for a HR related qualification alongside your role. Being a broad role, you will need to be used to working towards deadlines andin a fast paced and demanding environment.
By joining PizzaExpress, you will be stretching your career – and joining an ambitious and fast paced business where individual impact is significant and measurable.
Here you can be yourself.
Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of our business and are valued by our teams, customers and suppliers. PizzaExpress and Milano is a place where everyone is welcome, and everyone belongs
That’s why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.
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: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HR Administrator roles across Pizza Express'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 Restaurants & Cafes.
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 £28,000 - £31,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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