HR Manager Maternity Cover - London

Gaucho and CAU restaurants are established brands in the UK and internationally. We are an innovative, forward-thinking global leader of hospitality, expanding fast and currently have 1400 employees across 41 restaurants. Our talents and experience are diverse, but at Gaucho and CAU we’re united by one thing: an overarching passion for Argentine food, wine and hospitality.

Role:                HR Manager Mat Cover

Salary:            Up to £45,000

Hours:             9:00am – 6:00pm

Benefits:        

• 20 days holiday + Bank holiday
  • 50% off at the Restaurants
  • Fab office, great team
  • Perk box

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Role Overview:

Gaucho UK requires an 8 months fixed term HR Manager providing maternity cover. As HR Manager, you will be responsible for leading the HR function across 2 brands (Gaucho and CAU) ensuring delivery of an excellent HR service to the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for over 50 sites and over 1,300 employees
• Overseeing Payroll and HR Administration. Managing a team of three, consisting of Payroll Manager, HR Administrator and HR Assistant
• Employee Relations - Ownership of all Employee Relations matters ensuring compliance with Employment Law
• Advising and guiding both managers and employees on HR policies and procedures
• Coaching and training HR team, Operation Managers and Managers on ER and HR Administration. Planning and delivering training where needed.
• Providing e-mail, telephone and face to face advice and guidance in people management matters such as Performance Improvement plans, investigations, disciplinary hearings, grievances and absence management
• Drafting and proof-reading correspondence, primarily on employee-relations matters.
  • Employment Law - responsible for writing, improving and implementing company policies and procedures as and when necessary ensuring compliance with Employment law
  • Leading the implementation of any ER related initiatives including Employee Engagement activities
    • Employee Benefits- ensuring that employee benefits and rewards and up to date, relevant and competitive
    • Communicating effectively and constructively at all levels within the business
    • Keeping the board informed on employee’s cases, insurance claims, policies and procedures and initiatives on a monthly basis.
    • Business Partner/stakeholder management- Working alongside key stakeholders of the business, including the leadership team and regional managers across the country to deliver a high quality HR service

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• At least 2 years working in a HR management (or Business Partner) role, with at least 5 years in the HR industry, ideally in a similar hospitality environment
• First class Employee Relations and employment law/legislation knowledge
• Proven track record of case management including sickness, disciplinary and grievance issues ensuring fairness, consistency and legal compliance.
• Experience of training and coaching Senior Managers on conducting investigations, disciplinary procedures and appeal meetings
• Self-motivated, confident and pro-active team player
  • Up-to-date working knowledge of HR best practice and employment law
  • Direct management experience required
  • Direct experience of managing payroll (with in house or external supplier) required
  • Direct experience of managing an in-house HR system (Fourth Hospitality ideally)
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills at all levels of the business
  • Ability to assess risks and make fair decisions that meet the needs of the business
  • Self-driven with the ability to organise, plan, prioritise and work under pressure within a fast paced commercial environment.
  • Demonstrates integrity in all areas of work

Reason for Vacancy:  Mat Cover – 8-9 months
Temp or Perm:                       Fixed Term