People Partner

About the Role

Pophams is searching for an experienced People Partner to lead and evolve our People function as we embark on an exciting growth phase. This senior-level position blends strategic People leadership with hands-on hospitality insights, offering a unique chance for someone passionate about both people and hospitality to make a substantial difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the People strategy to support business expansion.
• Coach and assist managers to optimize team performance and dynamics.
• Create and drive effective learning, training, and development initiatives.
• Lead and collaborate with managers on recruitment efforts, especially for senior and central roles.
• Build exceptional teams for upcoming new site openings.
• Oversee employee relations, performance management, engagement, wellbeing, and retention practices.
• Establish practical, efficient People processes tailored to a dynamic hospitality environment.
• Contribute to strategic projects and address HR administrative tasks when required.

Who We're Looking For

• A skilled HR generalist with comprehensive experience across all phases of the employee lifecycle.
• Someone with notable operational or People experience specifically within the hospitality sector.
• A candidate passionate about recruitment, learning, and developing people.
• Confident in coaching managers and providing constructive challenge.
• A person comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Warm, straightforward, and humble in their approach.
• Commercially aware, resilient, and adaptable to ambiguity.
• Practical, determined, and efficient under fast-paced conditions.
• A trust-builder who genuinely enjoys engaging closely with site teams.
• Enthusiastic about ongoing growth, new openings, and creating impactful People solutions.

Why Join Pophams?

Pophams is a values-centered organization focused on Quality, Tenacity, and Community. These principles influence every aspect of our work, from what we produce to how we collaborate and interact with customers. This role offers a chance to shape the future of our People operations while maintaining a close connection to our hospitality culture and team members.

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive Mental Health Policy to support wellbeing.
• 50% discount available for staff and their friends and family.
• Complimentary freshly prepared staff meals plus a paid half-hour break with tea and coffee.
• Participation in a Bike to Work program.
• Opportunities for training and career advancement.
• Company-paid Maternity and Paternity leave.
• Company Sick Pay entitlements.
• Recognition rewards based on Length of Service for each year worked.