Regional HR Business Partner — Franchise Growth

KFC UK & Ireland; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known fast food chain is seeking a proactive People & Culture Partner to enhance collaboration between its franchise partners and improve employee experiences across 700+ restaurants. The role requires a deep understanding of franchise operations, strong HR practices, and a strategic mindset. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and able to manage multiple projects effectively. The role allows for hybrid working and offers diverse benefits, emphasizing career development and team engagement.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Up to 11% company pension contributions

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

25% off food

Qualifications

• Understanding of franchise operations and franchisor-franchisee relationships.
• Comfortable pulling insights from people data to influence agendas.
• Experience in change management and implementing new ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Drive governance and compliance through the people compliance roadmap.
• Build trusted relationships with franchise partners to grow capability.
• Unlock growth by raising people standards across franchises.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to think strategically

Proven ability to manage multiple projects

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Education

Deep grounding in core HR practices

Tools

HR software

Job description

A well-known fast food chain is seeking a proactive People & Culture Partner to enhance collaboration between its franchise partners and improve employee experiences across 700+ restaurants. The role requires a deep understanding of franchise operations, strong HR practices, and a strategic mindset. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and able to manage multiple projects effectively. The role allows for hybrid working and offers diverse benefits, emphasizing career development and team engagement.