HR Specialist

Yarzin Sella High-End Food Services; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate catering company in the UK is looking for an HR Specialist to manage HR operations, including recruitment and payroll. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience in HR and strong knowledge of UK labor laws. You will also support multi-site operations and be expected to travel within the UK. This role offers the chance to contribute to enhancing the company's unique environment as it supports innovation and collaboration among employees.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources / People Operations.
• Knowledge of UK HR labour laws.
• Experience working in the food and beverage or restaurant industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR-related questions.
• Conduct onboarding and orientation sessions for new hires.
• Implement global HR programs at a local level.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.

Skills

Progressive experience in Human Resources / People Operations

Knowledge of UK HR labour laws

Strong written and oral communication skills in English

Ability to work autonomously

Experience in food and beverage or restaurant industry

Experience working in multi-sites

Job description

Yarzin Sella is an international company specialising in high-end corporate catering. We provide our clients, particularly start-ups and tech companies, with exceptional food programs at every moment of the day, from breakfast to afterwork.

Our approach aligns with each company’s unique DNA, ensuring the food program enhances the organization’s identity. Through a 360-degree culinary experience, we create the perfect environment for employees to bond, collaborate, and innovate.

Your mission

As an HR Specialist, you will be responsible for executing HR operations such as recruiting, onboarding & offboarding, payroll, to implementing policies and supporting the managers. You will report to the Regional HR Manager, based in France, oversee our restaurant sites in the UK, and you will also provide support for other Western Europe countries.

Key responsibilities

HR Operations

• Act as the first point of contact to the employees regarding HR-related questions
• Conduct comprehensive onboarding and orientation sessions to ensure seamless integration of new hires
• Provide support and guidance during the HR life cycle (performance review, engagement survey, salary review, etc.)
• Implement global programs, such as diversity & inclusion initiatives, new policies, etc. at a local level
• Support implementing training programs
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Organize and coordinate company events and HR-related initiatives.

Payroll

• Ensure working time, holiday, sickness and other absences are well recorded in the time key system.
• Closely work with our payroll provider to run monthly payroll accurately
• Share payroll reports, especially labour cost report, internally

Recruitment

• Liaise with Managers to establish their recruitment needs, ensuring that they are in line with the budget and activity forecasts
• Place advertisements, develop relationships with schools or relevant stakeholders
• Process applications, shortlist candidates and conduct pre-selection interviews
• Arrange on-site interviews with hiring managers
• Carry out necessary pre-employment checks, including the right to work, and manage the preparation of offer letters and contracts

Your profile

You are the HR Specialist we’re looking for it you tick these boxes

• 3+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources / People Operations
• Knowledge of UK HR labour laws
• Experience working in food and beverage or restaurant industry
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Ability to work autonomously
• Experience working in multi-sites is preferred
• Willing to travel within the UK 2/3x per week, and abroad when necessary

Hiring Process

• First call/visio with the Regional HR Manager
• Second interview with the Global VP HR & the Regional Director
• Potentially: References & Background check