We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic People Advisor to support two dynamic brands within our business. This role will focus on delivering excellent HR operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting our people across all aspects of their journey with us. You’ll play a key role in day-to-day HR operations, stakeholder support, payroll administration, and learning & development initiatives, helping to create a seamless employee experience across both brands.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety, and is passionate about creating a positive workplace culture.
Starting date: January 2026A genuine people-person with a passion for operational excellence.
Demonstrates empathy, discretion, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Confident with HR systems and comfortable working with data and analytics.
Can-do attitude, adaptable and flexible in approach.
Proactive with the ability to use own initiative and anticipate needs.
Comfortable working in a small team environment with minimal supervision.
A collaborative ‘muck-in’ attitude, willing to step in and support wherever needed.
Maintain HR systems and employee records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and right-to-work requirements.
Draft and issue contracts, offer letters, and other HR documentation.
Support policy updates and ensure alignment with employment law.
Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries, escalating when necessary.
Provide professional HR support and advice to managers and employees across both brands.
Assist with employee relations cases (e.g., probation reviews, absence management).
Support planning and delivery of learning & development programmes and initiatives.
Monitor and track PDPs (Personal Development Plans) and training completion.
Prepare and process accurate monthly payroll inputs, liaising with our outsourced payroll provider.
Maintain records for pay, pensions, benefits, and respond to payroll-related employee queries.
At Mindful Chef, we embrace diversity and inclusion as a foundation that enriches our culture and fuels the success of our business. We are mindful of everyone’s differences and we take pride in the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that each individual brings to our team.
We are unafraid to tackle biases and challenge stereotypes, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their personal strengths. Our commitment to diversity is not just a policy; it's a personal and collective responsibility that we take to heart.
We believe that by being mindful of our differences, unafraid to confront barriers, and embracing the personal stories and journeys of our team members, we can achieve greater innovation, creativity, and harmony in the workplace. Together we celebrate diversity, and together, we are better.