We’re hiring: HR Manager
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in the office or restaurant, 2 days remote) | Reports to: People Director
As People Director at ASK Italian, I’m looking for an HR Manager who is both strategic and hands-on, particularly in Employee Relations. This is a role where you’ll actively manage ER matters while shaping our people strategy, driving engagement, performance, and wellbeing, and leading key change initiatives.
What you’ll do:
* Lead employee relations: Take ownership of all ER matters, from performance management and disciplinary issues to grievances and Employment Tribunals, providing practical, hands-on support to managers and teams.
* Champion our culture: Embed the ASK Factor values across HR practices, leadership behaviours, and day-to-day interactions.
* Drive engagement & wellbeing: Lead initiatives like the “Your Thoughts Matter” survey, implement actions to boost engagement and retention, and support mental health and wellbeing to create a safe workplace.
* Oversee reward & performance: Ensure pay, recognition, and performance strategies are fair, competitive, and aligned with business goals.
* Develop your team: Lead and mentor the People Assistant, building a high-performing HR function and succession pipeline.
Who we’re looking for:
* Experienced HR professional with strong ER and change management expertise.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and partner with senior leaders.
* Passionate about culture, engagement, and employee wellbeing.
* Able to balance hands-on delivery with long-term HR strategy.
Why you’ll love working here:
* Opportunity to earn a bonus of up to 20% of your salary.
* A contribution of 6% of your salary to your pension pot each month.
* 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
* An additional 2 days holiday at 5 years’ service and 5 days at 10 years’.
* Peace of mind from your very first day with our Life Assurance and Income Protection scheme.
* Private Healthcare.
* We Care wellbeing services, including 24/7 GP, mental health, legal and financial support, etc. for you and your immediate family
* 50% discount with ASK Italian, Zizzi and Coco di Mama and 25% discount for friends and family members
* Endless external and internal learning opportunities to help you drive your career
We also have a great office designed by our own in-house creative team, located in Central London, just opposite the Edgware Road Circle line tube stop.
As you might expect from an Italian restaurant company, we have free espresso and barista training as part of your induction! A free Coco di Mama breakfast is provided every Tuesday & Thursday and free fruit is available all day every day.