Elevation HR are recruiting for a HR Advisor to join an exciting hospitality business on a full-time, permanent basis in the West Yorkshire / Wakefield area.

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a business at the start of its UK journey, supporting the launch and growth of an established international brand. Initially, you’ll be supporting with policy development, onboarding and then employee relations, helping build the team from the ground up, before developing into a broader HR role as the business grows. Reporting directly into the HR Director, you’ll have plenty of visibility, responsibility and scope to make your mark.

• Manage the onboarding process for new starters, including preparing contracts, issuing offer documentation and ensuring a smooth introduction to the business
• Create a positive employee experience by helping new employees settle into a start-up environment, understand the business and feel supported as they find their feet
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures, regularly reviewing and updating the employee handbook to reflect the evolving needs of the business
• Support a diverse and growing workforce, helping to build an inclusive culture and ensuring HR processes can scale alongside high-volume recruitment and business growth
• Manage day-to-day employee relations casework, providing practical advice and support across absence management, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures and people-related queries
• Help shape and improve HR processes as the business grows, identifying opportunities to introduce structure, consistency and best practice while maintaining the flexibility of a start-up environment

• Hybrid working - initially remote whilst the office gets set up
• The opportunity to join a business at a really exciting stage of growth
• Career development into a broader HR role
• The chance to help shape benefits package
• Lots of autonomy, visibility and scope to make a real impact
• Direct exposure to the HR Director and senior leadership team
• The opportunity to be part of building a brand and culture in the UK from the ground up

• Previous experience within a HR role with experience managing lower-level casework
• Experience within hospitality, retail, food & beverage or another high-volume customer-facing environment would be highly advantageous
• Someone who is comfortable working in a start-up environment, where processes and structure are still being developed and priorities are constantly changing
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to roll up your sleeves and get things done.
• Most importantly, the right attitude and mindset - someone who enjoys building something, embraces change and wants the opportunity to grow with the business.

If you're interested in hearing more then please apply now.