People Coordinator

The Evolv Collection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a People Coordinator to support HR administration across various restaurant locations in London. The role involves providing HR advice, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Ideal candidates will have experience in hospitality HR, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

50% discount at all restaurants

Access to discounts and cashback from top retailers

Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 helpline

Total Wellbeing Package including online GP appointments

Recognition and Reward programs

Access to training platform Evolv Edge

Increased holiday allowance with length of service

Optional paid day for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar HR or administrative role, ideally within hospitality.
• Good understanding of UK employment law and HR processes.
• Proactive, dependable, and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent first-level HR advice to the teams across our London restaurants.
• Support with day-to-day case management including note-taking and issuing outcome letters.
• Coordinate onboarding tasks including reference checks and system setup.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Confidentiality

Communication

Tools

Fourth Hospitality

Harri

Moorepay

Job description

The Role: People Coordinator

The Location: Various Restaurant Locations

Salary: Competitive

Our industry leading benefits have you covered!

• Industry leading pay: We value your expertise and dedication.
• Dine with style: Enjoy a lavish 50% discount at all our restaurants, all day, every day.
• Exclusive perks: Our teams have access to some of the best discounts and cashback from a range of top retailers and cinema tickets at unbeatable prices through the Telus app.
• Financial freedom: Take control of your finances with Wagestream – track your earnings in real time, access up to 40% of your pay instantly and save directly from your salary.
• Wellness support: Your wellbeing matters to us! Benefit from a confidential Employee Assistance Program with a 24/7 helpline and 6 complimentary sessions with a trained counsellor.
• Total Wellbeing Package: Embrace a holistic approach to health with WeCare – offering UK based online GP appointments, mental health counselling, fitness programs, legal and financial guidance and more!
• Dental care made easy: With Tooth Fairy you have instant access to expert advice and prescriptions from the comfort of your own home.
• Recognition and Reward for a job well done: Shine bright with our Employee of the Month scheme, Long Service Awards and numerous group incentives. You may even earn a place at our yearly employee awards night!
• Grow with us: You will have access to some of the best training our industry has to offer. You will have access to our training platform, Evolv Edge which is packed with resources to nurture your skills and knowledge.
• Get some rest: Your holiday allowance increases with length of service.
• Make a difference: Give back to the community with an optional paid day each year for volunteering efforts.

Who we are:

The Evolv Collection is a pioneering, premium hospitality group, founded by Sir Terrence Conran in 1991. Our portfolio includes the most iconic restaurants in modern history, homed in London, Birmingham, Manchester and New York. Every brand in the collection has its own heritage, distinctive character, offering and ambience. By striving for excellence through investing in our people, we drive a passion to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

A bit about what you will be doing:

As People Coordinator, you will support our restaurants and people team by delivering consistent, efficient and people-focused HR administration and employee relations support.

You will play a central role in ensuring our teams have access to the right documentation, processes and advice at the right time, working closely with operations teams and the People Partner to handle everyday people matters with care, consistency and confidence.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone organised, approachable and detail-driven,

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent first-level HR advice to the teams across our London restaurants.
• Support with day-to-day case management including note-taking, issuing outcome letters, and advising on low-risk people matters.
• Escalate ER matters to our third-party HR advice provider and ensure accurate internal records are maintained.
• Issue offer letters, contract changes, and other employee documentation in line with templates and policies.
• Keep employee files and records up to date, ensuring Right to Work compliance and system accuracy.
• Coordinate onboarding tasks including reference checks and system setup.
• Monitor and report on people metrics such as ER cases, onboarding activity, and policy compliance.
• Work with operations and the People Partner to implement people initiatives and contribute to the wider HR strategy.
• Submit accurate payroll data and oversee weekly tronc allocations in collaboration with the Troncmaster.
• Act as the local contact for the Payroll Manager, ensuring staff are paid correctly and queries are resolved in a timely manner.
• Maintain employee records across our platforms (Harri, Fourth, Moorepay) and update as needed.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in a similar HR or administrative role, ideally within hospitality.
• A good understanding of UK employment law and HR processes.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
• Comfortable advising on day-to-day people matters and escalating as needed.
• Skilled in maintaining confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
• Proactive, dependable, and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Confident with systems and digital tools (Fourth Hospitality, Harri etc).

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Background in hospitality or a fast-paced multi-site environment.
• Experience supporting or coordinating ER cases and HR admin.
• Familiarity with HR systems such as Harri, Fourth, or Moorepay.
• A calm, people-focused communicator with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Interested in growing within the HR field and contributing to a high-performing people team.

At The Evolv Collection, we celebrate diversity in all its forms. We embrace and support individuals from every background, culture, and identity. Join our team where everyone is welcomed, valued, and empowered to thrive.