About COYA Restaurants
COYA is a luxury lifestyle group with two venues in London: Mayfair and Angel Court and global venues across the Middle East, Monte Carlo, Mykonos, Paris, Barcelona, and Marbella.
Born from the spirit of an adventure, COYA celebrates Latin American culture through delicious Peruvian food, innovative cocktails, music, art and happenings.
At COYA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a family that thrives on passion, innovation, and excellence. We believe in creating an inspiring work environment where our team members can reach their full potential while embracing the energy and culture that define COYA.
An exciting opportunity has arisen—we are looking for a passionate and dedicated People & Culture Coordinator to join our growing COYA family!
About the Role:
As a People & Culture Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the People & Culture team, ensuring a seamless and engaging employee experience from recruitment to offboarding. You will be responsible for HR administration, employee relations support, and fostering a workplace culture that reflects COYA’s core values. This role is perfect for someone who is proactive, highly organized, and passionate about people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support in the hiring process, including job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination.
- Facilitate onboarding and induction programs to welcome new team members into the COYA family.
- Organize employee engagement initiatives and cultural events to enhance workplace morale.
- Serve as the first point of contact for team member queries, promoting an inclusive and supportive environment.
- Champion COYA’s values of fun, family, innovation, passion, and culture in all People & Culture initiatives.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with UK employment law.
- Assist with payroll processing and benefits administration.
- Track key milestones, such as probation periods, appraisals, and development plans.
- Draft HR-related correspondence and document templates.
- Coordinate training sessions and support employee learning and development programs.
- Provide administrative support in employee relations matters.
- Conduct exit interviews and analyze feedback to drive continuous improvement.
What we’re looking for:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a People & Culture/HR role, ideally within a fast-paced hospitality environment.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a people-first mindset.
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems (experience with HARRI is a plus!).
- A proactive and positive attitude with a passion for improving people policies, processes, and practices.
- Solid understanding of UK employment legislation.
- Empathy, discretion, and emotional intelligence when handling sensitive matters.
- Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available for this role).
What You Bring
- Empathy and emotional intelligence when dealing with people matters.
- Showing integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
- Good understanding of UK employment legislation
- Positive attitude and open to embrace changes.
The role is not limited to the above.
Why Join COYA?
At COYA, we believe that our success is driven by our people. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged. As a member of the COYA family, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a brand that is redefining the dining experience and bringing the spirit of Latin America to the world.
As People & Culture Coordinator at COYA you can expect:
- Enhanced holiday entitlement package of 32 days (including bank holidays)
- Free travel in Zone 1 & 2 on public transport
- Endless opportunities to grow and develop. We really believe in promoting from within.
- Long service award
- Global Dining Discounts with COYA and other sister venues
- Family meals twice a day
- Generous gift when you become a parent.
If the People & Culture Coordinator role sounds like you and you want to be a part of our incredible team, please apply and be prepared to tell us why you are perfect for the position.
