Interim HR Manager

The Met Hotel Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Met Hotel Leeds is seeking an Interim HR Manager to lead during a significant transformation. You will play a key role in shaping the employee experience, coaching leaders, and ensuring a thriving culture while managing HR essentials with authenticity. This position promises an exciting challenge within a top-rated hospitality environment and offers a variety of benefits.

Benefits

Rates d'hôtel réduits

Jour de congé supplémentaire pour votre anniversaire

Sponsoring de cours

Programme de recommandation

Wagestream - choisissez comment et quand vous êtes payé

Assurance vie

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Événements sociaux et de bien-être

Repas gratuits en service

Qualifications

• Plus de 5 ans d'expérience en RH, au niveau Manager ou HR Business Partner.
• Compréhension solide du droit du travail britannique.
• Capacité à former et à soutenir les gestionnaires.

Responsibilities

• Gérer le recrutement et intégrer les nouvelles recrues.
• Travailler avec les chefs de département sur la planification de la main-d'œuvre.
• Dessiner et livrer des formations dynamiques.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Judgement

Organisational skills

Conflict resolution

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

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At RBH we believe our
people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first.
Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing,
sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one
of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and
always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

OUR
HOTEL

The Met Hotel, Leeds is
mid-transformation — and we’re not just talking fresh paint and new carpets.
We’re redefining what it means to stay, work, and lead in a lifestyle hotel at
the heart of the city.

With a full refurbishment
underway and a brand new cultural identity ready to launch, we’re creating a
destination that’s full of personality, soul, and next-level service. This
isn’t hospitality as usual, it’s hospitality with edge. And at the centre of it
all? Our people.

That’s why we’re on the
lookout for a bold, people-powered Interim HR Manager to help steer our
team through this exciting transition. This is more than a maternity cover,
it’s a rare opportunity to take the reins of a people function mid-evolution,
shape the future of our culture, and ensure every team member feels part of
something special.

So if you’re ready to roll
up your sleeves, champion the human side of transformation, and be part of a
hotel where culture is more than a buzzword we’d love to hear from you.

This is your chance to
lead HR at a hotel that’s going places, fast.

You’ll be the go-to people
partner for our GM and heads of department, helping to turn vision into action
as we bring new values, behaviours and ways of working to life. From
recruitment and onboarding to engagement and development, you’ll ensure our people
strategy is more than just words on a wall. It’s lived, felt, and celebrated
every day.

You’ll be a steady hand
during the chaos of change, and a spark of energy when things get tough. You’ll
guide our teams through transformation with clarity, empathy, and just the
right amount of swagger. It’s a hands-on role with huge influence, the kind
that makes a real difference.

If you love shaping
culture, coaching leaders, and creating standout employee experiences, you’ll
thrive here.

What you’ll do:

• Shape the people experience from end to end;
  from hiring standout talent to delivering unforgettable onboarding moments,
  you’ll ensure every colleague journey starts strong and stays inspiring.
• Partner with heads of department on workforce planning, recruitment, and
  succession, building teams that not only reflect our new brand personality but
  are fit to thrive post-refurb.
• Coach and support managers to lead with purpose - especially during
  periods of change, giving them the tools, confidence, and clarity to energise
  their teams.
• Design and deliver dynamic training that brings our brand to life
  covering everything from guest connection to embedding service behaviours that
  truly stand out.
• Lead with precision on HR essentials; overseeing payroll, employee
  relations and compliance with accuracy, integrity and zero drama.
• Champion the full colleague experience designing engagement, wellbeing
  and recognition initiatives that feel personal, powerful and true to who we
  are.
• Inject creativity into internal comms from new starter packs to team
  events and brand moments, you’ll make culture visible, tangible, and memorable.
• Keep us evolving. Listening to feedback, tracking progress, and leading
  on continuous improvement so our people strategy stays as fresh as our brand.
• Be ever-present and approachable, a trusted,
  visible HR partner who brings heart, humour and humanity to every conversation.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We
hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our
requirements...

To
succeed in the role of HR Manager, you will need the following qualities and
skills:

• Over 5 years’ experience in HR, at Manager or
  HR Business Partner level, ideally within hospitality or a fast-paced service
  industry.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and
  experience managing ER cases with confidence.
• A confident, credible presence, someone
  who can coach, challenge and collaborate in equal measure.
• A natural communicator who builds
  trust quickly with sharp judgement and serious people skills.
• You get culture not just as a concept,
  but as something that lives in tone, action, and daily behaviour.
• You’re organised, solutions-focused,
  and emotionally intelligent with an eye for both detail and the big
  picture.
• Strong background in payroll and
  compliance, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Ideally CIPD qualified (or on the way
  there).
• Above all, you lead with heart,
  humour, and purpose because at The Met, people come first.

WHAT WE OFFER

Why this role?

• Because
  timing is everything.
• The
  Met is being reimagined, visually, operationally, culturally. We’re stepping
  into a bold new chapter, and our people need a confident HR leader who can
  guide the way with integrity, style and clarity.
• This
  role isn’t about maintaining the status quo, it’s about continuing to build
  something new. Something real. Something exciting.
• Be a central part of a bold new
  chapter in Leeds hospitality scene.

You will also have
access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people

• Discounted
  hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• An
  additional days leave for your birthday
• Course
  Sponsorship
• Refer
  a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
• Wagestream
  - choose how and when you get paid
• Life
  Insurance
• Employee
  Assistance Programme
• Social
  and wellness events and activities all year round
• Free
  meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year

And much much
more!

EQUAL
OPPORTUNITIES

RBH Hospitality
Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse
workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point
throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact
[emailprotected]