HR Specialist

Artfarm Head Office; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international hospitality company in London is seeking an HR Specialist to manage the full employment cycle, coordinate performance reviews, and promote a positive work environment. The ideal candidate has HR experience in hotels, practical payroll management skills, and familiarity with L-GAV. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse team dedicated to sustainability and community engagement.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Relevant HR experience in hotels or hospitality.
• Practiced payroll management experience.
• Good knowledge of L-GAV guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full employment cycle from recruitment to offboarding.
• Coordinate performance reviews with management.
• Promote a positive working environment focused on engagement.

Skills

Relevant HR experience

Practical payroll management

Employee relations management

Confidence in recruiting

Tools

Mirus software

Job description

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This role is based in Switzerland, candidates must have the right-to-work in the EU.

HR Specialist

Located on the site of two meticulously restored traditional houses in the Engadin, Switzerland, Chesa Marchetta will revive a beloved local institution. The new hotel boasts beautifully appointed bedrooms, 1 private residence, 45-seat restaurant, cocktail bar, wine cellar, and two private event spaces.

What you’ll do with us:

1. Be a key member of our team as we open this hotel and restaurant
2. Take responsibility for the full employment cycle: recruit, onboard new team members, support them during their tenure, and manage offboarding
3. Coordinate performance reviews and feedback with the General Manager, identifying training, coaching, and mentoring needs
4. Promote a positive working environment focused on engagement, recognition, and communication at all levels
5. Ensure compliance with company policies, payroll checks, and manage employee relations
6. Manage our people management system for data accuracy, timely information input, and reporting
7. Support management on HR best practices and serve as a confidential point of contact for team members
8. Manage accommodation for the team, supporting new arrivals and daily needs

What you bring:

• Relevant HR experience, preferably in hotels or hospitality
• Practical payroll management experience
• Good knowledge of L-GAV
• Experience with Mirus software is a plus
• Hands-on employee relations management
• Confidence in recruiting and resourcing

About Artfarm

Artfarm is an independent international hospitality company founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth. We develop and reinvent distinctive sites, including the award-winning Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, The Fish Shop Restaurant & Fishmongers in Ballater, The Audley Public House & Mount Street Restaurant in London, Manuela restaurant in Los Angeles and New York, Roth Bar, Da Costa Italian Restaurant, Durslade Farm Shop in Somerset, and Cantina Restaurant in Menorca. Artfarm combines art, community, education, people, and place.

Artfarm is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We believe diversity and inclusion are vital to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain talent from a diverse candidate pool. Sustainability is central to Artfarm, and every team member has a role in protecting our planet.