HR Manager

We are partnering with a well-established, multi-site business with the QSR industry to recruit an experienced HR Manager for a high-impact, operationally focused role. The business operates a large portfolio of sites across England and Wales and is entering an exciting phase of continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HR professional with strong generalist experience to join a fast-paced organisation and work closely with senior leadership. The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the HR Manager will act as a trusted advisor to Operations, leading on employee relations while supporting wider people initiatives across the business. You will manage a small HR team and work closely with Payroll and senior operational stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Provide day-to-day employee relations advice to managers and senior stakeholders * Lead and support disciplinary, grievance and suspension cases, including investigations, hearings and documentation * Manage redundancy processes, including consultations, communications and redundancy calculations * Oversee settlement agreements and employment tribunal preparation * Advise on sickness, capability and disability-related matters, including reasonable adjustments and risk assessments * Provide guidance on right-to-work documentation and support internal audits * Liaise with Immigration Enforcement where required * Produce employment and immigration law updates for the business * Support Gender Pay Gap reporting communications and data collation * Lead HR projects focused on employee engagement, retention and operational improvements * Deliver HR training and workshops to managers and operational teams across the UK * Line manage and develop two junior HR team members About You * Proven HR experience within QSR industry/ hospitality * Strong working knowledge of UK employment law * Confident managing complex and sensitive ER cases end to end * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Organised, detail-oriented and commercially minded * Able to build strong relationships with department leaders * Comfortable presenting and training large groups Working Arrangements * Primarily office-based in Maidenhead, with hybrid working available (3 days office based) * Occasional UK travel to support operational teams and training What’s on Offer * Salary of £55,000 – £60,000 * Hybrid working * High-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership * Opportunity to influence and shape HR practices in a growing hospitality business