About Us

We are a family-run, independent leisure and hospitality business, set within a beautiful 1,000-acre estate, just off the A64 close to York. Our business is built on strong values, long-term relationships, and genuine care for our people and guests.  Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re now looking for an experienced HR Manager to support, guide, and develop our people as the business continues to grow.

The Role

This is a hands-on, varied HR role where you will work closely with and advise the directors and management team. You’ll be responsible for the full HR function for the business being involved in all aspects.  Your ideas and enthusiasm will make a real difference to the business and be integral in strengthening and shaping our company culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle across all parts of the business, working alongside and supporting the heads of departments.
• Advertise, recruit and oversee the onboarding of new team members and ongoing appraisals.
• Implement a training and development programme across the team, working with the management to ensure these are implement and measured.
• Develop strategies for team retention, succession planning and review employee and wellbeing benefits.
• Provide fair, practical HR advice to managers and team leaders.  Take a positive approach to any employee relation matters and handle with discretion.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures aligned with our values and culture.  Reviewing and updating the company handbook.
• Ensure compliance with current and future employment legislation and best practice
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture

About You

• Proven HR management experience, ideally within hospitality, leisure, or a multi-site environment.
• Approachable, trustworthy, and confident in building relationships
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider management team, in a hands-on hospitality setting
• Organised, pragmatic, and able to balance people needs with business priorities
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

What We Offer

• Opportunity to have real influence on the business success and make meaningful changes
• A welcoming, supportive and independent business culture
• Competitive salary and a long-term career opportunity with a stable business.  The business is a 7-day operation, so we can be flexible on working days across the week.

Benefits include
Competitive salary DOE, 28 holiday days, Private Medical Insurance, Workplace Pension Scheme, On-site parking, Discounts for Golf, Griffon Lodges, Hotel stay, Food & Beverages.

How to Apply

Please send your CV, a brief cover letter and salary expectation to David Holmes –  david@sandburnhall.co.uk.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.