[ref. g725017] HR Manager - London

Start Date: Immediate

Borough Kitchen is seeking an experienced and motivated HR Manager, or HR Administrator looking to step up, to join our dynamic team of 85+ employees at our growing retail business with five locations in central London, a Cooking School and a strong online presence.

In this role, you will be developing and implementing HR strategies that support our business goals while fostering a positive workplace culture and working closely with a team of talented and dedicated people.

As the HR Manager, you will look after all HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance with employment laws. You will act as a trusted advisor to management and employees and help ensure that Borough Kitchen remains an employer of choice in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding
• Provide guidance and support to managers on employee relations issues, performance and absence management, and conflict resolution (support from an external legal advisor is available)
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and promote a positive work environment
• Oversee training and development programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge
• Manage employee benefits and compensation programs
• Ensure compliance with UK laws and regulations
• Prepare and maintain HR reports and metrics for management review
• Coordinate new starters inductions and annual performance reviews
• Process monthly payroll in collaboration with our external payroll provider
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in alignment with company objectives
• Coordinate annual salary reviews in March each year in collaboration with our Co-Founders
• Organise Company events (Winter and Summer party)
• Other HR Administrative tasks

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in HR management or a related field (a background in retail or hospitality is preferred)
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Proven experience in recruitment and talent acquisition
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• HR certification (CIPD or equivalent) is preferred

• Competitive salary
• Annual pay review
• Industry-leading discount programme on products for our employees
• Complimentary Cook School classes
• Access to our employee assistance programme which includes free counselling sessions, free financial and legal advice, discounts and cashback offers for over 1200+ brands, and many other offerings around health and wellbeing
• Referral bonus scheme
• Company events