HR Specialist

Yarzin-Sella is a global leader in high-end food service, renowned for excellence and creativity in delivering exceptional dining experiences. We prioritize quality, sustainability, and safety across our diverse culinary operations, fostering a culture of continuous learning and passion for nutritious ingredients. Join us in redefining food service and elevating client satisfaction.

The HR Generalist is a key member of the Western Europe (WE) Human Resources team, responsible for providing day-to-day HR support across Yarzin-Sella's operations in multiple European countries, with a strong focus on recruitment and onboarding.

This role partners closely with the Regional HR Manager and HR Business Partner to attract top talent, deliver an exceptional employee experience, and support core HR activities including employee relations, compliance, and benefits administration. The HR Generalist serves as a trusted point of contact for site managers and employees, ensuring a consistent and positive employee experience aligned with Yarzin-Sella's family-oriented culture and values.

The ideal candidate is proactive, people-focused, and energized by building strong teams. They bring solid HR fundamentals, an understanding of employment regulations across different European jurisdictions, and a genuine passion for supporting operational teams in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and define effective recruitment strategies
• Create and publish job advertisements across job boards, social media, and industry-specific channels
• Source candidates through multiple channels, including direct sourcing, referrals, job fairs, and local partnerships
• Screen applications, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate interview processes with hiring teams
• Ensure clear, timely, and positive communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and reports in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Support high-volume recruitment for new site openings and operational ramp-ups
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for key culinary, hospitality, and support roles

Onboarding & New Hire Experience

• Manage the end-to-end onboarding process to ensure new hires feel welcomed, prepared, and engaged
• Prepare employment contracts, onboarding documentation, and coordinate pre-employment checks in line with local regulations
• Ensure completion of all required documentation in compliance with country-specific labor laws
• Deliver engaging new hire orientations that reflect Yarzin-Sella's culture, values, and standards
• Partner with site managers to support smooth onboarding, including first-week integration and 30/60/90-day check-ins
• Continuously improve onboarding processes based on feedback and best practices
• Support onboarding logistics for new site launches in collaboration with Operations and Culinary teams

Employee Relations & HR Support

• Support the Regional HR Manager and HR Business Partner in employee relations matters, including documentation and investigations where required
• Assist with performance management processes, including review cycles and improvement plans
• Support workplace accommodation requests and absence management in line with local legislation
• Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture aligned with Yarzin-Sella's values

Compliance & Policy Administration

• Support compliance with local employment laws and regulations across multiple European countries
• Maintain and distribute employee handbooks and country-specific policy addenda
• Track mandatory trainings (e.g. health & safety, food safety, anti-harassment) and ensure completion
• Monitor updates in labor legislation and support implementation of policy changes

Benefits & HRIS Administration

• Support employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and general inquiries
• Administer leave processes (e.g. sick leave, parental leave, vacation) in accordance with local regulations and company policies
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and personnel files
• Prepare HR reports related to headcount, turnover, recruitment metrics, and compliance

Payroll Coordination & Time Management

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for payroll coordination across multiple European countries
• Collect, validate, and consolidate monthly payroll inputs, including variable compensation elements (overtime, bonuses, allowances, absences, etc.)
• Compile, review, and control employee timesheets and data from different time & attendance systems (time clocks, scheduling tools, time key systems)
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of payroll data prior to submission to local payroll providers
• Coordinate closely with external local payroll vendors in each country, ensuring smooth communication and issue resolution
• Manage and respect country-specific payroll calendars, cut-off dates, and deadlines
• Support payroll audits and post-payroll controls by reviewing payroll reports and identifying discrepancies
• Respond to employee payroll-related questions in collaboration with local payroll partners
• Ensure payroll processes comply with local labor laws, collective agreements (where applicable), and internal policies

Offboarding

• Manage employee departures, including exit interviews, offboarding documentation, and system updates
• Analyze exit feedback to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Ensure accurate record-keeping throughout the employee lifecycle

Requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience in an HR Generalist role with strong exposure to recruitment and onboarding
• Experience in food service, hospitality, or multi-site operations is highly desirable
• Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment
• Working knowledge of employment law and HR practices across multiple European jurisdictions
• Experience using HRIS and ATS platforms (e.g. HiBob, Comeet, or similar)
• Solid understanding of onboarding best practices, benefits administration, and employee relations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a service-oriented mindset
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment supporting geographically dispersed teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience recruiting hourly employees in hospitality or food service environments
• Familiarity with country-specific employment topics such as working time regulations, leave entitlements, and contract types
• Fluent English is required; additional European languages are a strong advantage