Interim HR Manager - #1788766

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At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

OUR HOTEL

The Met Hotel, Leeds is mid-transformation — and we’re not just talking fresh paint and new carpets. We’re redefining what it means to stay, work, and lead in a lifestyle hotel at the heart of the city.

With a full refurbishment underway and a brand new cultural identity ready to launch, we’re creating a destination that’s full of personality, soul, and next-level service. This isn’t hospitality as usual, it’s hospitality with edge. And at the centre of it all? Our people.

That’s why we’re on the lookout for a bold, people-powered Interim HR Manager to help steer our team through this exciting transition. This is more than a maternity cover, it’s a rare opportunity to take the reins of a people function mid-evolution, shape the future of our culture, and ensure every team member feels part of something special.

So if you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, champion the human side of transformation, and be part of a hotel where culture is more than a buzzword we’d love to hear from you.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN HR MANAGER AT THE MET HOTEL, LEEDS

This is your chance to lead HR at a hotel that’s going places, fast.

You’ll be the go-to people partner for our GM and heads of department, helping to turn vision into action as we bring new values, behaviours and ways of working to life. From recruitment and onboarding to engagement and development, you’ll ensure our people strategy is more than just words on a wall. It’s lived, felt, and celebrated every day.

You’ll be a steady hand during the chaos of change, and a spark of energy when things get tough. You’ll guide our teams through transformation with clarity, empathy, and just the right amount of swagger. It’s a hands-on role with huge influence, the kind that makes a real difference.

If you love shaping culture, coaching leaders, and creating standout employee experiences, you’ll thrive here.

What You’ll Do

• Shape the people experience from end to end; from hiring standout talent to delivering unforgettable onboarding moments, you’ll ensure every colleague journey starts strong and stays inspiring.
• Partner with heads of department on workforce planning, recruitment, and succession, building teams that not only reflect our new brand personality but are fit to thrive post-refurb.
• Coach and support managers to lead with purpose - especially during periods of change, giving them the tools, confidence, and clarity to energise their teams.
• Design and deliver dynamic training that brings our brand to life covering everything from guest connection to embedding service behaviours that truly stand out.
• Lead with precision on HR essentials; overseeing payroll, employee relations and compliance with accuracy, integrity and zero drama.
• Champion the full colleague experience designing engagement, wellbeing and recognition initiatives that feel personal, powerful and true to who we are.
• Inject creativity into internal comms from new starter packs to team events and brand moments, you’ll make culture visible, tangible, and memorable.
• Keep us evolving. Listening to feedback, tracking progress, and leading on continuous improvement so our people strategy stays as fresh as our brand.
• Be ever-present and approachable, a trusted, visible HR partner who brings heart, humour and humanity to every conversation.
  
  

What We Need From You

We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements...

To succeed in the role of HR Manager, you will need the following qualities and skills:

• Over 5 years’ experience in HR, at Manager or HR Business Partner level, ideally within hospitality or a fast-paced service industry.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and experience managing ER cases with confidence.
• A confident, credible presence, someone who can coach, challenge and collaborate in equal measure.
• A natural communicator who builds trust quickly with sharp judgement and serious people skills.
• You get culture not just as a concept, but as something that lives in tone, action, and daily behaviour.
• You’re organised, solutions-focused, and emotionally intelligent with an eye for both detail and the big picture.
• Strong background in payroll and compliance, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Ideally CIPD qualified (or on the way there).
• Above all, you lead with heart, humour, and purpose because at The Met, people come first.
  
  

What We Offer

Why this role?

• Because timing is everything.
• The Met is being reimagined, visually, operationally, culturally. We’re stepping into a bold new chapter, and our people need a confident HR leader who can guide the way with integrity, style and clarity.
• This role isn’t about maintaining the status quo, it’s about continuing to build something new. Something real. Something exciting.
• Be a central part of a bold new chapter in Leeds hospitality scene.
  
  

You will also have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• An additional days leave for your birthday
• Course Sponsorship
• 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
• Wagestream - choose how and when you get paid
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social and wellness events and activities all year round
• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year
  
  

And much much more!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected]