People Partner – Artfarm People Team
- Base Salary £50,000 – £55,000 per annum
- 42.5 hours per week
- Daily in‑person presence in London. Monthly travel required to Somerset.
- Incredible industry‑leading benefits: detailed below
As a People Partner, you will lead and deliver a broad range of People practices across London and Somerset sites, acting as a trusted advisor to managers and a key support to the wider business. You will be responsible for end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding, ensuring a seamless and engaging candidate experience while managing the full hiring lifecycle from attraction through to induction. You will oversee the delivery of the company induction programme and maintain accurate organisational structures across multiple locations.
In this role, you will provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes, working closely with the Head of People to ensure consistency, fairness, and adherence to company policies. Alongside core HR responsibilities, you will play a key role in delivering People‑led projects and initiatives, taking ownership of engagement, wellbeing, and policy rollouts, while supporting the planning and execution of company‑wide events, recognition programmes, and cultural initiatives.
You will collaborate closely with the People Director, Head of People and site‑based colleagues to ensure consistent implementation of People strategies across the UK, sharing insights and driving continuous improvement. With a solutions‑focused and innovative mindset, you will leverage systems, data, and digital tools to enhance efficiency, including strong use of Microsoft applications and AI‑supported workflows. Additionally, you will oversee HR administration and reporting, providing regular people data insights to support operational decision‑making. Throughout, you will act as a champion of company culture and values, fostering a positive, inclusive and high‑performing working environment.
What’s in it for you?
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free annual guest experience for you and a plus one at Mount St Restaurant
- Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including 12 weeks full pay maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay paternity leave.
- Health cash plan – a health benefit which allows you to claim back everyday medical expenses such as dentists and prescriptions.
- Life assurance
- Generous Artfarm‑wide discounts including:
- Up to 50% off room booking at The Fife Arms
- Up to 25% off food and beverage across our properties in Somerset, Scottish Highlands, Los Angeles and London
- Up to 30% off our fabulous retail products
- High‑street discounts off thousands of retailers through the MyArtfarm site and app.
- Amazing socials led by local social committees – there’s something for everyone.
- Career development and learning opportunities tailored around your individual aspirations and goals.
- Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
- Enhanced pension scheme to help you save into your piggy bank for the future!
- Option to save directly from payroll into an ISA to enhance financial wellbeing
What makes the perfect People Partner?
- Previous experience as a HR generalist or People Partner, ideally in hospitality or multi‑site consumer businesses.
- CIPD Level 3 required, Level 5 preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
- Strong communication and advisory skills, adept at influencing at all levels.
- Exceptional organisational and project‑management abilities.
- Tech‑savvy: experience with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office.
- Values‑aligned: community‑minded, creative, inclusive – embodying Artfarm’s People philosophy.
About Artfarm
Artfarm is an independent international hospitality company founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth. Renowned for developing and reinventing distinctive sites including the award‑winning Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, The Fish Shop Restaurant & Fish Mongers in Ballater, The Audley Public House & Mount Street Restaurant in Mayfair, London, Manuela restaurant in Los Angeles and New York, Roth Bar, Da Costa Italian Restaurant and Durslade Farm Shop in Somerset, and Cantina Restaurant in Menorca. Artfarm uniquely brings together art, community, education, people, and place.
Artfarm is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and we believe that diversity and inclusion in our team is critical to our success, so we seek to recruit, develop and retain talent from a diverse candidate pool. Sustainability is at the heart of Artfarm and every one of the team has a role to play in protecting our planet.
What are you waiting for? Join the team now! We can’t wait to hear from you.
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