HR Advisor

Partner with hiring managers and the Talent team to attract and recruit high-calibre hospitality professionals.

Support workforce planning activities, ensuring staffing levels meet operational requirements.

Coordinate onboarding and induction programmes to ensure new employees are effectively integrated into the business.

Work with managers to identify talent, succession opportunities and career development pathways.

Support the implementation of learning and development initiatives that enhance employee capability and service excellence.

Identify skills gaps and training needs across front-of-house, kitchen and operational teams.

Promote continuous professional development and support leadership development for managers and supervisors.

Provide guidance and coaching to managers on performance management processes.

Support managers in setting objectives, delivering feedback and managing performance improvement plans.

Encourage a culture of high performance, accountability and recognition.

Support employee engagement activities and initiatives that reinforce EIT and The Eagle & Child values.

Gather and analyse employee feedback, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.

Work closely with operational leaders to maintain a positive and engaging employee experience.

Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.

Produce HR reports and analyse people metrics including turnover, absence, recruitment and engagement data.

Use data-driven insights to identify trends and recommend improvements to people practices.

Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and company policies.

Support audits and compliance activities relating to people processes.

Assist in reviewing and implementing HR policies and procedures relevant to the hospitality operation.

Promote best practice in employee wellbeing, health and safety, and workforce management.

You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate).