At Popeyes UK we are on a mission to be the most loved QSR brand in the UK, we have very ambitious growth plans, and our people are at the heart of making this happen.
Our HR Manager is responsible for the delivery of positive and constructive Employee Relations activity, all transactional (administrative) people services and central people activity such as policy management and updates, engagement survey administration, reporting and analytics. You'll help lead our culture, playing an important part in delivering a best-in-class people experience
What you'll do here:
- Create the policies, processes and procedures to support all people activity.
- Manages ER cases to resolution, providing sound advice, guidance and judgement to line managements to ensure outcomes are fair and justifiable.
- Creates and delivers a quick and efficient administrative service such as response to general people related queries, references, welcome packs and contracts.
- Manages cyclical processes including bonus and pay review ensuring accuracy.
- Oversees a best-in-class life cycle from effective onboarding to offboarding.
- Supports the creation and implementation of the D&I strategy to promote an inclusive culture.
- Leads on the implementation and is the custodian of the people system (HRIS) ensuring system is fit for purpose and meets business needs.
What we're looking for:
- Significant experience in a people operations/ employee relations role
- Proven people leadership experience within hospitality/FMCG is preferred but not necessary (multi-site preferred)
- Experience of developing and implementing people strategies
- Track record in managing employee relations
- Experience in implementing DEI programs
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent is desirable
- HR certification would be highly desirable (CIPD and Development)
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law and regulatory changes
- Reward or compensation experience.
Who you'll be:
- Curious
- Ambitious
- Driven / self starter
- Strong problem solving skills
- High attention to detail
- Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills
- Analytical
- Forward thinking and strategic
Our benefits:
- A competitive salary & 20% bonus opportunity
- Flexible working (2-3 days a week in Ealing/out in store)
- Private healthcare
- Life Assurance
- Career progression opportunities
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Benefits platforms, with cycle to work and gym discounts
- Enhanced parental leave
- Free chicken!
At Popeyes everyone counts, it's one of our values and something that sits at the core of who we are. We believe inclusivity and respect are at the heart of all we do and we strive to create a place where everyone can be their true self. This is why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.
