People Partner - London at Big Mamma

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HR Advising, Recruitment, Training, Employee Lifecycle Management, UK Labour Laws, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Development Conversations, People Initiatives, Team Culture, Engagement, Retention, Communication, Influencing Skills, Organisational Skills, Adaptability

Industry

Restaurants

Description

PEOPLE PARTNER – London We are growing the London squadra at Big Mamma! Join the 2,300 passionate individuals behind 30 iconic Italian restaurants and food markets across Europe and the Middle East (UK, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Ireland, Monaco and Dubai). With over 10,000 guests a day, we deliver joyful, authentic Italian experiences – 100% homemade, 100% fresh, with products imported directly from Italy. We’re looking for a People Partner – London to join forces in a dynamic team to support 8+ restaurants in UK and Ireland. This role will focus on working closely with operational leadership on all things People (HR advising, recruitment, training etc). You will report to the Head of People - UK and Ireland and be part of a team of 6 pizza lovers! 🍝 Your Mission Act as the go-to People Partner for all team members in London, supporting the full employee lifecycle Assist the recruitment team: source, attract, and hire top talent in line with Big Mamma’s culture and standards Manage onboarding and ensure smooth integration of new hires into the Big Mamma way of working Ensure compliance with UK labour laws and regulations Act as the HR link with Finance on payroll, ensuring all employee data (new hires, leavers, changes) is accurate and timely Partner with managers on employee relations, performance management, and development conversations Drive People initiatives that foster team culture, engagement, and retention Be a visible presence in the restaurant, building relationships and supporting the team on the ground 🌟 Your Profile 2–3 years’ experience in HR, ideally in hospitality, retail, or another fast-paced, people-led industry Proven generalist HR experience – ability to work in a 360 role and prioritise needs accordingly Solid knowledge of UK labour laws Strong HR operations experience: contracts, employee lifecycle management, compliance and HR systems Knowledge of Fourth Hospitality would be a plus Fluent in English (Italian is a bonus!) Experience partnering with senior management and providing clear HR guidance Strong communication and influencing skills across multicultural teams Organised, adaptable, and comfortable working in a start-up opening environment Proactive and solution-oriented, with a practical, can-do attitude 🎁 What We Offer A key role in a growing team on an expanding market for Big Mamma Exposure to senior leadership & opportunity to continue shape our UKI People function Competitive package & benefits in line with market standards A people-first culture where passion, growth, and teamwork thrive 🍕 Join Our Squadra If you’re ready to take on a high-impact role, making a difference everyday for our People, we’d love to hear from you! 🌈 Big Mamma is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.🌈 Big Mamma is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employ

Responsibilities

Act as the go-to People Partner for all team members in London, supporting the full employee lifecycle. Partner with managers on employee relations, performance management, and development conversations.