People Partner

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Big Mamma Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year
PEOPLE PARTNER – London 

We are growing the London squadra at Big Mamma 

Join the 2,300 passionate individuals behind 30 iconic Italian restaurants and food markets across Europe and the Middle East (UK, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Ireland, Monaco and Dubai). With over 10,000 guests a day, we deliver joyful, authentic Italian experiences – 100% homemade, 100% fresh, with products imported directly from Italy.

We're looking for a People Partner – London to join forces in a dynamic team to support 8+ restaurants in UK and Ireland. This role will focus on working closely with operational leadership on all things People (HR advising, recruitment, training etc).

You will report to the Head of People - UK and Ireland and be part of a team of 6 pizza lovers

Your Mission

Act as the go-to People Partner for all team members in London, supporting the full employee lifecycle

Assist the recruitment team: source, attract, and hire top talent in line with Big Mamma's culture and standards

Manage onboarding and ensure smooth integration of new hires into the Big Mamma way of working

Ensure compliance with UK labour laws and regulations

Act as the HR link with Finance on payroll, ensuring all employee data (new hires, leavers, changes) is accurate and timely

Partner with managers on employee relations, performance management, and development conversations

Drive People initiatives that foster team culture, engagement, and retention

Be a visible presence in the restaurant, building relationships and supporting the team on the ground

Your Profile

2–3 years' experience in HR, ideally in hospitality, retail, or another fast-paced, people-led industry

Proven generalist HR experience – ability to work in a 360 role and prioritise needs accordingly

Solid knowledge of UK labour laws 

Strong HR operations experience: contracts, employee lifecycle management, compliance and HR systems

Knowledge of Fourth Hospitality would be a plus

Fluent in English (Italian is a bonus)

Experience partnering with senior management and providing clear HR guidance

Strong communication and influencing skills across multicultural teams

Organised, adaptable, and comfortable working in a start-up opening environment

Proactive and solution-oriented, with a practical, can-do attitude

What We Offer

A key role in a growing team on an expanding market for Big Mamma

Exposure to senior leadership & opportunity to continue shape our UKI People function

Competitive package & benefits in line with market standards

A people-first culture where passion, growth, and teamwork thrive

Join Our Squadra

If you're ready to take on a high-impact role, making a difference everyday for our People, we'd love to hear from you

Big Mamma is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Big Mamma is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employ

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