Empresas: Big Mamma Group
HEAD OF PEOPLE - UK & IRELAND (London based) ????
Help us grow one of our most exciting markets at Big Mamma!
Big Mamma is a squadra of more than 2,300 passionate individuals behind 30 of the most iconic Italian restaurants and food markets across the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, and Belgium. We serve joy daily through fresh, homemade food and warm, welcoming hospitality.
The UK and Ireland are our second-largest market, and were growing fast. With a strong London base and more openings to come, were looking for a Head of People UK & Ireland, based in London, to lead the People function through this next chapter.
Youll report to the Global Chief People Officer, manage a People team, and work closely with the Operations Director, General Managers, Chefs, and local leadership to support and develop our 650+ team members. Youll also collaborate with the Global Talent Acquisition team, with a dotted-line connection to our UK-based recruiter.
?? Your Mission
Lead the People strategy for the UK & Ireland in line with our values and business objectives
Manage and develop the local People team, including People Partners and Payroll & HR Admin
Partner with the Operations Director and site leadership on performance, engagement, and team development
Oversee HR operations, contracts, onboarding, right-to-work checks, and compliance
Support immigration and sponsorship needs for international hires
Supervise local benefits and payroll processes, handled by the admin team
Use HR data and insight to inform planning and continuous improvement
Collaborate with the Global Talent Acquisition team on recruitment
Contribute to organisational structure and team planning as we scale
Foster a people-first culture grounded in our values across all locations
?? Your Profile
710 years experience in HR, including leadership and multi-site support
Bachelors degree or equivalent HR qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 57)
Strong knowledge of UK employment law; familiarity with Irish regulations is a plus
Experience in fast-paced, operational environments such as hospitality or retail
Comfortable navigating international and matrixed organisations
Autonomous, solutions-oriented, and confident in a scaling business
Strong communicator who builds trust with diverse teams
Understanding of payroll, benefits, and immigration matters (managed by your team)
?? What We Offer
A culture shaped by authenticity, excellence, meritocracy, and entrepreneurial spirit
36 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
Staff discount in all Big Mamma restaurants
Pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Mental wellbeing support via OpenUp
Wagestream access (early pay)
READY TO CHANGE PEOPLE'S LIFE WITH PIZZA? ??
Apply now, we look forward to meeting you!
BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
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