HR Manager : Premium New Restaurant Opening Central London A GBP 60,000 : A GBP 65,000 An exciting new restaurant opening this Autumn : and a key hire to help bring it to life. Already a global name, this is their first UK site , and theyre looking for a strong, hands:on HR Manager to lead all people operations from the ground up. This role covers recruitment, onboarding, systems, compliance, training , and everything in between. Youll be supporting the leadership team through pre:opening and then taking full ownership of HR day to day. Theres already one HR Officer in place : and scope to bring in a second hire to support you once things are up and running. Youll be based on:site in London, with flexibility around working hours/hybrid working : and potential to grow with the brand as they expand. What youll be doing: * Leading all HR operations and ensuring full compliance from day one * Managing headcount and labour budgets * Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and induction * Driving engagement, welfare, and staff culture * Supporting managers with ER, performance reviews and development plans * Implementing HR systems and rolling out tech across the business * Supporting the wider group HR team on UK:specific projects What theyre looking for: * A confident, proactive HR operator : ideally with new opening experience * In:depth knowledge of UK employment law and hospitality HR * Someone whos worked closely with operational teams and knows how to balance compliance with culture * Experience managing a team and leading through change * CIPD Level qualified is essential * A strong working knowledge of Harri is a real plus If this sounds like your kind of move : or you know someone whod be a great fit : drop me a message or send your CV to .