HR Business Partner (12 Month FTC)

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC); Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food chain is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner in the UK to provide strategic and operational HR support. This role involves aligning people strategies with business goals, managing HR processes, and championing company culture across multiple markets. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in HR operations, UK employment law, and strong relationship-building skills, with an advantage for those fluent in French or German.

Qualifications

• Proven HR Business Partner or equivalent experience in a fast-paced, multi-market or matrixed organization.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, performance management, and change leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with market leadership to align people strategies with business goals.
• Lead execution of HR cycles including performance management and talent reviews.
• Champion the Pizza Hut culture and foster engagement across markets.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Understanding of UK employment law

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Change leadership

Fluency in French or German

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and agile HR Business Partner to provide strategic and operational HR support across Pizza Hut UK & Ireland, France, and Germany. This short-term assignment plays a pivotal role in enabling the business strategy through people, culture, and organizational effectiveness. You'll partner closely with market leaders, the UKI, France & Germany RSC teams, and cross-functional partners to deliver core people initiatives, drive engagement and culture, and ensure seamless execution of people planning and performance processes Responsibilities Strategic Partnership

Strategic Partnership

• Partner with market leadership teams to align people strategies with business goals across the UKI, France, and Germany.
• Support organizational design and workforce planning to enable the right capability, structure, and capacity for growth.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing guidance on leadership effectiveness, talent management, and team dynamics.

Business Planning & Core HR Processes

• Lead execution of key HR cycles including BPC, performance management, talent reviews, and compensation.
• Provide insights and recommendations on talent pipelines, succession, and development opportunities.
• Ensure alignment and consistency in people processes and decisions across markets.

Employee Relations & Operational Excellence

• Oversee employee relations matters within the RSC team, ensuring fair, timely, and legally compliant resolution of issues.
• Support HR operations teams to maintain a seamless employee experience.
• Partner with legal and compliance teams to uphold best practices in employment law across all three markets.

Culture & Engagement

• Champion the Pizza Hut culture across UKI, France, and Germany - fostering engagement, inclusion, and a strong sense of belonging.
• Support the rollout of culture and recognition initiatives that bring our values to life.
• Analyze engagement feedback and partner with leaders to action meaningful change.

Internal Communications

• Manage internal communications for the region, including Weekly Hut Huddles, Town Halls, and organizational announcements.
• Partner with the leadership team to craft clear, inspiring messages that align teams behind business priorities.

Talent & Capability

• Partner with Learning & Development to identify critical capability gaps and deploy learning programs.
• Support leadership development and coaching to strengthen people leadership across markets.
• Drive consistency and excellence in hiring, onboarding, and talent mobility.

HRBP Excellence

• Collaborate with global and regional HR colleagues to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide initiatives and best practices.
• Use data and insights to influence people decisions and improve organizational performance.
• Serve as a culture ambassador, role-modelling our commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Experience & Capabilities

• Proven HR Business Partner or equivalent experience in a fast-paced, multi-market or matrixed organization.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices, ideally with understanding of European law and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, performance management, and change leadership.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across diverse teams and markets.
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on to deliver results.
• Fluency in French or German language is a nice to have!