As the HR People Manager, you will lead the people strategy for our Lexington and Elior London sites, supporting around 1,500 colleagues across 150 locations. Based in the heart of London, this diverse, generalist role provides an exciting opportunity to make a real difference across Talent Management, Learning & Development, and Employee Relations. You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver a seamless and engaging employee experience while supporting the business's strategic goals.

This is a fixed-term contract ending on 30 September 2025, offering the chance to drive impactful change within a defined timeline.

What you’ll be doing...

Partnering with senior leaders to align people strategies with business objectives.
Leading Talent Management and Succession Planning initiatives to foster growth and progression.
Designing and delivering innovative engagement programmes that promote inclusivity and embed company values.
Developing tailored Learning & Development solutions to address specific training needs.
Providing expert advice on complex Employee Relations cases, including tribunals.
Ensuring smooth employee transitions under TUPE regulations with full compliance and engagement.
Analysing data to monitor key metrics, identify trends, and propose effective solutions.

What can you bring?...

A passion for delivering an outstanding employee experience.
Creativity and a proactive approach to improving HR processes and culture.
Proven ability to build strong, trust-based relationships with stakeholders.
Sound professional judgement with a solutions-focused mindset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
Degree-qualified, with CIPD Level 5 or equivalent (highly desirable).
Expertise in managing TUPE processes and experience in multi-site operations, ideally within retail or hospitality.
Familiarity with HR systems such as Dayforce or Talent Toolbox (Korero).

Our way of saying thank you
At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE Lunches: Have your lunch on us when working from the office
Travel Allowance: Across zones 1 and 2
Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
Holiday Allowance: Rest and relax with 33 days holiday
Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...
Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

Workplaces & Office Space
Sporting Venues & Stadium
Attraction & Heritage Sites
Public Sector & Defence
Health, Care & Hospitals
Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.
That's why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!
Elior Celebrates Equality
At Elior, we’re committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.
Ultimately, we believe it’s our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work!
By celebrating equality and diversity we’ve created a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work, where colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.
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