HR Manager / Recruitment Partner

Equals One Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Equals One Ltd seeks a passionate HR Manager / Recruitment Partner based in Leeds City Centre to join a new fast-food restaurant venture. This role involves shaping the team and culture from the start, leading recruitment, and building HR processes. Ideal candidates will be proactive leaders with experience in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

Free lunch when working in the restaurant

Opportunity to shape a brand-new team and culture

Real potential to grow with the business as it expands

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR or recruitment in a restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and HR administration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for all roles.
• Write and post job adverts, manage applications, and schedule interviews.
• Build and implement HR processes and policies from scratch.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Equals One Ltd Providing Fixed Fee Advertising Solutions across premium job boards since 2009

HR Manager / Recruitment Partner

Location: Leeds City Centre – Restaurant/Home Based must live within a commutable distance to

Leeds City Centre

Part-time, Permanent: 20–25 hours per week (flexible, with scope to increase)

Start Date Mid-September 2025

• Free lunch when working in the restaurant
• Opportunity to shape a brand-new team and culture
• Build the team for the first of the brand’s restaurants in England
• Real potential to grow with the business as it expands

Ready to be the driving force behind one of Leeds most exciting fast food restaurant openings?

A new American fast-food restaurant is preparing to open its doors in the heart of Trinity Leeds, and our client is on the lookout for an experienced HR Manager / Recruitment Partner to help build their dream team.

If you are a people person who loves building teams from the ground up and thrives in fast-paced, energetic environments where no two days are the same, this could be your perfect next move.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to get involved right from the beginning. You will be supporting the owner in shaping everything from hiring strategies to HR processes and workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for all roles, including Restaurant Manager and team members for both front and back of house.
• Write and post compelling job adverts, manage applications, screen candidates, and schedule interviews.
• Lead face-to-face interviews alongside the owner, offering insight and expertise.
• Onboard new hires and ensure a smooth induction process.
• Manage recruitment of overseas applicants as part of the hiring strategy.
• Own staffing contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Build and implement essential HR processes, policies, and systems from scratch.
• Continuously improve overall training processes by gathering feedback and implementing data-driven enhancements.
• Facilitate training sessions to support team development.
• Manage team events to foster engagement and a positive workplace culture.
• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance on day-to-day matters (attendance, conduct, training, etc.).
• Help foster a strong, positive workplace culture that reflects the brand's values.
• Maintain personnel records and ensure legal compliance in all HR practices.
• Act as a trusted partner to the owner, offering ongoing HR support as the business grows.
• Working closely with the Restaurant Manager to oversee team.

About You:

• Proven experience in a standalone HR or recruitment-focused role, ideally within restaurant, hospitality or similar fast-paced sector.
• Self-starter and strong project management skill.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, employment law basics, and HR administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and results orientated, with a self-starter attitude.
• Warm, engaging, and emotionally intelligent—able to inspire and connect with people at all levels.
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Based in or near Leeds, with flexibility to be in the restaurant when needed.
• CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above) desirable but not essential.

This is a rare chance to be part of something special from day one. You will play an important role in creating the culture and team that will define the restaurant's success, with real potential to grow with the business as it expands.

Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience then please apply now with your updated CV to be part of this exciting journey.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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