People Manager

Fazenda Rodizio Bar and Grill; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing restaurant group in Huddersfield is seeking a People Manager to oversee employee relations and policy development. This role supports managers in handling HR cases and ensuring compliance with employment law. Ideal for someone with solid experience as a Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner, this position offers opportunities for development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

50% off dining at restaurants

Support centre bonus scheme

Development opportunities

Friendly office environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employee relations in a corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of employment law and compliance.
• Ability to design training and coaching programs for managers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee relations cases across all restaurants.
• Guide managers in following correct processes for formal matters.
• Act as the point of contact for people-related queries.
• Conduct monthly compliance audits and address corrective actions.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

Knowledge of employment law

Policy development skills

Coaching and training abilities

Organizational skills

Job description

Location: Huddersfield City Centre (HD1)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £37,000 per annum

About Us

At Fazenda, rooted in Pampas tradition, we take the essence of churrasco to another level, celebrating the culture of sharing through exquisitely grilled meats served rodizio-style.

We have restaurants in London, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh and Birmingham, with a central support office in Huddersfield.

We are seeking a People Manager to join our People Team. This is a standalone specialist role, reporting directly to the Head of People, based at our Support Centre in Huddersfield with occasional travel to our restaurants.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• 50% off when dining in our restaurants
• Support centre bonus scheme
• Development opportunities within a growing business.
• A supportive and friendly office environment in Huddersfield city centre.

The Role

As the People Manager, you will oversee all aspects of employee relations, ensuring that our managers are supported in handling cases fairly, consistently, and in line with legislation. You will also take ownership of developing people policies and processes, strengthening compliance, and equipping managers with the tools and confidence to lead their teams effectively.

Key responsibilities of a People Manager include:

• Oversee the full employee relations caseload across all restaurants and the support centre, ensuring managers follow the correct processes for all formal matters including, but not limited to, sickness, disciplinaries, grievances, flexible working requests, and performance management.
• Provide oversight and guidance to managers, ensuring actions are carried out correctly, documentation is issued appropriately, and outcomes are in line with policy and employment law.
• Act as the first point of contact for people-related queries, providing timely advice, guidance, and support.
• Take ownership of complex ER cases, chairing meetings and ensuring accurate records are maintained.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee compliance across people practices, ensuring contracts, right-to-work checks, and employee records meet statutory requirements.
• Run monthly compliance audits, addressing corrective actions promptly.
• Review, update, and implement people policies and processes in line with legislative changes.
• Act as point of contact for employee benefits, including EAP and wellbeing initiatives.

Coaching & Development

• Design and deliver training and coaching for managers to strengthen confidence in handling ER matters.
• Partner with managers to embed proactive people practices that improve performance and retention.

Insight & Impact

• Collate and analyse monthly people data, including turnover, retention, absence, and engagement, to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Ensure ER cases are managed efficiently to minimise disruption to operations and maintain team productivity.

About You

• Proven experience in employee relations, with a strong understanding of employment law.
• Confident in advising, coaching, and supporting managers through a range of people challenges.
• Skilled in policy development, compliance processes, and maintaining accurate records.
• Approachable, proactive, and detail-focused, with excellent organisational skills.
• Comfortable delivering training and building manager capability.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner ready to step into a standalone people specialist role.