HR Business Partner

Location: London (Field based - Multi-site with regular travel)

Reporting to: Head of HR

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded HR Business Partner to join our fast‑paced, people‑led business supporting the London region. This is a varied and highly visible role where you’ll partner closely with Operations Managers, acting as a trusted advisor on all aspects of the people agenda. You’ll combine strategic insight with hands‑on support to drive engagement, build leadership capability, strengthen talent pipelines, and ensure our people practices enhance both performance and culture.

You’ll Be Doing

• Strategic HR Partnership
  • Partner with Operations Managers to align people strategy with operational and business goals
  • Support the Head of HR in delivering the People Strategy to support long‑term business objectives
  • Lead key initiatives across recruitment, retention, engagement, development, and succession
  • Build strong regional relationships through regular venue visits, embedding best practice and supporting high‑performing teams
  • Provide insight and feedback on operational execution and people practices
  • Evaluate the impact of learning and development interventions to drive continuous improvement
  • Support operational teams through on‑site observations to ensure the delivery and execution of our products align with company standards and expectations
• Employee Relations
  • Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary, investigations and welfare for salaried venue employees.
  • Coach and support Operations Managers to resolve people issues effectively, consistently, and in line with best practice.
  • Identify trends, proactively reduce ER case volume, and upskill leaders
• Talent Management & Development
  • Partner with Operations Managers to identify hiring needs and talent gaps
  • Lead regional talent planning, including succession and capability development
  • Identify training needs and collaborate with L&D on targeted interventions
• Compliance & Policy
  • Ensure compliance with UK employment law and company standards/processes and policies
  • Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures
  • Monitor mandatory training completion and ensure we meet regulatory requirements.
• HR Data & Analytics
  • Use people data to drive decisions and continuous improvement
  • Analyse key metrics including turnover, absence, engagement, and ER trends
  • Maintain accurate HR systems and records
  • Provide actionable insights based on performance and behavioural trends
• Project Management
  • Lead and deliver key HR projects aligned to the wider People plan
  • Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication
  • Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure successful delivery and impact
  • Maintain clear and comprehensive project documentation and reporting.

What We’re Looking For

Skills & Competencies

• Strong influencing skills with the ability to challenge and support senior stakeholders
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Proactive, solution‑focused approach with strong commercial awareness
• Excellent coaching, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability
• High emotional intelligence and discretion when handling sensitive matters
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment
• Exceptional organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel when necessary

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as an HR Business Partner in hospitality or a similar multi‑site, fast‑paced environment
• Experience supporting multi‑site operations and partnering with Operations Managers and General Managers.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex ER cases
• Experience delivering HR projects and contributing to people strategy
• Exposure to L&D initiatives and capability building
• Knowledge of Harri ATS and Fourth Hospitality systems is desirable

Values

• Innovative: Our edge is our innovation. We stay one step ahead because we are always looking to invent and improve. We are bold, creative, pioneering and fearless. Got an idea? Share it!
• Passionate: We’re not like other workplaces – there’s no need to hold back here. We’re a full throttle, high energy, total commitment bunch, and we throw everything we’ve got into giving our customers the best time possible.
• Warmth: We’re all about people. Social experiences are about people. We’re passionate about what we do, and we all strive to be experts in our respective fields, spreading joy throughout our concepts by creating and delivering the best possible experiences.
• Togetherness: We’re a family. We work with each other, and we support each other; we win together, and we lose together. That means honesty, commitment and responsibility, from all of us.

What you’ll get

• Annual bonus
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Staff discount in all venues (50% off Sunday, Monday, 33% off Tuesday – Saturday, and free game hire)
• Private healthcare
• Regular team socials and weekly lunch in venue
• Monthly learning and development classes, quarterly team‑building events
• Summer and Christmas socials
• Help @ hand 24/7 health support
• Free access to therapy, nutritionists, and physiotherapists

Here at Red Engine, we believe our success begins and ends with our people. We are committed to a diverse culture where all our team feel respected and included. We acknowledge the power that a diverse set of beliefs and perspectives can bring, and that a variety of voices strengthens our team, enhances creativity, and drives innovation. We welcome applications from candidates of all identities, including individuals of different races, ethnicity, genders and sexual orientations. If you're passionate about contributing to a culture of inclusion and collaboration, please apply.