HR Generalist – Hospitality (Maternity Cover)

Zanna Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Zanna Hospitality Group in Manchester is seeking an HR Adviser (Generalist) on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. The role involves supporting managers and employees across hospitality venues, covering recruitment, onboarding, ER, training, HR systems and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work closely with the HR Manager, handling day-to-day HR matters, providing practical guidance, and contributing to people strategy in a multi-site hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Adviser or similar generalist HR role.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting employee relations matters and advising managers.
• Confidence using HR information systems and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a range of employment matters.
• Support employee relations processes including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and performance reviews.
• Assist recruitment and onboarding processes including documentation and checks.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support HR systems administration.

Skills

HR advisory

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Tools

Nory

Talent Funnel

Flow Learning Management System

Job description

Zanna Hospitality Group in Manchester is seeking an HR Adviser (Generalist) on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. The role involves supporting managers and employees across hospitality venues, covering recruitment, onboarding, ER, training, HR systems and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work closely with the HR Manager, handling day-to-day HR matters, providing practical guidance, and contributing to people strategy in a multi-site hospitality group.