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Head of HR UK & Ireland

Location: West London (4 days on-site, 1 day flexibility)
Salary: c. £100,000 - £110,000 base + car allowance + bonus
Sector: Retail, leisure, hospitality or quick service restaurant (QSR) environments

We are partnering with a fast-paced, multi-site leisure business to appoint a Head of HR for the UK & Ireland.

This is a senior HR leadership role, sitting on the UKI senior leadership team and partnering directly with the General Manager and senior functional leaders.

While operational in nature, this is not a purely transactional role. It requires a credible, commercially minded HR leader with the gravitas to influence at senior level, shape practical people plans, and lead HR across a complex, multi-site environment.

The role

Reporting to the GM, you will act as the senior HR lead for the UK & Ireland, responsible for both head office and a large operational estate.

You will:

• Partner directly with the GM, Ops Director and wider senior leadership team
• Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board at senior level
• Lead and develop a small HR team, including HR Business Partners and coordination support
• Shape and deliver forward-looking people plans aligned to business priorities
• Drive improvements in leadership capability and line manager effectiveness
• Oversee complex ER, restructures, site closures, TUPE and organisational change
• Maintain strong HR governance, ensuring compliance and consistency across the business
• Work closely with Group HR to align with wider frameworks, policies and systems
• Use data and insight to identify trends and proactively address business challenges

This is a role that requires someone who can operate at pace, influence senior stakeholders, and balance hands-on delivery with strategic thinking.

The person

We are looking for a credible, senior HR leader who is comfortable operating at leadership level, while remaining close to the detail.

You will bring:

• Proven experience operating at Head of HR level, or equivalent senior HR leadership role within a multi-site environment
• A background in multi-site, customer-facing businesses (e.g. retail, leisure, hospitality or quick service restaurant (QSR) environments)
• The ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility
• Strong experience of organisational change, restructures and complex ER
• Experience creating and delivering practical, commercially focused people plans
• Experience leading and developing HR teams in lean environments
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach with strong business acumen
• High levels of resilience, sound judgement and personal credibility

You will be:

• Confident and assertive, with low ego and a collaborative style
• Comfortable navigating strong personalities and complex stakeholder dynamics
• A team player who can operate as a true partner to senior leadership
• Equally comfortable thinking ahead and getting into the detail when required

Why this role

This is a high-impact HR leadership role in a business undergoing ongoing operational and organisational change.

You will play a key role in:

• Supporting and influencing the UKI leadership team
• Improving leadership capability across the business
• Embedding effective people practices in a fast-moving environment
• Leading and developing a capable HR team within a lean structure

This role offers genuine visibility, influence and impact, with direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape how HR supports the business going forward.

Senior Manager, People Partner - Restaurant group (10 month FTC)

Location: UK & Ireland



The Opportunity

Macmillan Davies are delighted to be partnered with a leading restaurant brand
looking for an experienced Senior Manager, People Partner to act as a trusted
advisor to senior corporate leaders. In this role, you'll drive people strategy,
organisational change, and workforce effectiveness, while leading initiatives
across Talent Management and Reward. You'll play a key role in shaping a
high-performance culture and delivering a consistent, engaging employee
experience aligned to both local needs and global frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

* Partner with corporate leaders to deliver people strategy and organisational
transformation

* Lead employee engagement initiatives to improve culture and performance

* Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters

* Drive the local talent agenda, including succession planning and development

* Lead Reward strategy execution, ensuring alignment with business goals

* Manage and develop a high-performing People team

* Collaborate with global HR teams to ensure consistency and best practice

* Contribute to the development and delivery of the wider People Strategy

About You

* Proven experience in a senior HR or People Partnering role within a complex,
fast-paced environment

* Strong track record of influencing and coaching senior leaders

* Expertise in Talent Management and Reward frameworks

* Deep understanding of HR practices, organisational change, and employment
frameworks

* A confident communicator with strong problem-solving skills

* Resilient, results-driven, and able to navigate ambiguity

Why Apply?

This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape people
strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and drive meaningful cultural change
across a large, dynamic organisation.



This role is based in North London and you will be required in the office 3 days
per week.

This is a contract role for 10 months, starting in early June.