HR Manager / Recruitment Partner

TipTopJob; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A new restaurant concept in Leeds is seeking an HR Manager to lead the hiring process and cultivate a strong workplace culture. This role requires experience in recruitment, a strong understanding of HR processes, and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will be part of building a brand-new team and have opportunities for growth as the business expands.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to shape a brand-new team

Free lunch when working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a standalone HR or recruitment-focused role, ideally in a fast-paced sector.
• Strong understanding of employment law basics and HR administration.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for all roles in the restaurant.
• Write and post compelling job adverts and screen candidates.
• Onboard new hires and manage their induction process.
• Implement essential HR processes and maintain personnel records.

Skills

Project management

Recruitment best practices

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Part:time, Permanent: 35 hours per week (flexible, with scope to increase). Salary: A GBP 32,000 to A GBP 40,000 FTE (DOE, based on a 37.5 hour working week). Location: Leeds City Centre : Restaurant/Home Based must live within a commutable distance to Leeds City Centre. Must be available for an immediate Start: Mid:September 2025.

Benefits

• Be part of a ground:breaking new restaurant concept
• Opportunity to shape a brand:new team and culture
• Flexible working hours
• Build the team for the first of the brands restaurants in England
• Real potential to grow with the business as it expands
• Closed on Sundays
• Free lunch when working in the restaurant

Chick:fil:A is preparing to open its first Owner / Operator UK restaurant in the heart of Leeds and we are looking for a passionate and 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 brands 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.
• Manage disciplinaries.

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.
• Strong analytical skills for data:driven decision making.
• 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 success of Chick:Fil:A, with real potential to grow with the business as it i