People Partner - North Region, UK

Posting date:	09 January 2026
Salary:	£45,000.00 to £55,000.00 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 February 2026
Location:	Manchester, M17 8AA
Company:	Lemon Pepper Holdings Limited (Wingstop UK)
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	1453261529

Summary

People Partner – North Region, UK

Location: Northern region (field-based with frequent travel)

Contract: Full time

Salary: £45,000-£55,000 DOE + 20% Bonus with stretch + LTIP + Benefits

Reports to: Senior People Partner

About the role

At Wingstop UK&I, we’re on a mission to serve the world flavour – and we’re growing fast! That means we need a commercially minded People Partner who thrives on pace, loves influencing, and is ready to drive our people agenda. This is a field-based role covering the Northern & Scottish region, where you’ll be the go-to person for all things people.

This role is all about bringing data to life - using insight, trends and people metrics to influence leaders, challenge the norm, and continuously improve how we operate. You’ll be a trusted partner to our regional and site leaders, balancing pace with care in a fast-moving QSR environment.

If you thrive in the detail, aren’t afraid to challenge constructively, and love seeing the impact of great people practices on commercial results, this could be the role for you.

What you’ll be doing

· Partnering with regional, district and site leaders to drive performance through effective people strategies

· Turning people data into clear, practical insight that supports better decision-making

· Acting as an Employee Relations expert, confidently managing complex ER cases and coaching managers to build capability

· Challenging ways of working and driving continuous improvement across the region

· Embedding and role-modelling our values, ensuring they show up in behaviour, decisions and leadership style

· Leading the DEI and wellbeing agenda, making inclusion, fairness and psychological safety a lived experience

· Driving engagement through strong leadership behaviours, communication and consistent people practices

· Supporting organisational change and growth with a pragmatic, people-first approach

· Working closely with the wider People team to ensure consistency, compliance and best practice

What we’re looking for

· Minimum 2 years’ HR experience in an equivalent role, ideally within hospitality, retail or a multi-site environment

· Strong ER knowledge with confidence handling challenging and sensitive cases

· Highly organised and analytical, with the ability to spot trends and tell the story behind the numbers

· Commercially aware – understanding how people decisions impact performance, cost and results

· Confident influencing and coaching managers at all levels

· Passionate about DEI, wellbeing and engagement, with the courage to challenge when needed

· CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards)

· Full UK driving licence and happy to travel regularly

What you’ll get

· Annual Bonus scheme: 20% + stretch targets based on business performance

· LTIP Programme: based on business performance

· Enhanced Holiday allowance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

· Enhanced Pension Contribution: 5% employer pension contributions

· Private Healthcare: Benefit from private health insurance, including Vitality at Work perks.

· Family Support: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave for growing families.

· Enhanced Sickness Benefit: Two weeks full pay, 12 month rolling.

· EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme: available after 3 months of service

· Mileage: 0.45p unlimited!

· Welcome Pack: Start your journey with us with a Wingstop welcome pack.

· Discount Platforms: Access a wide range of retail, dining, and wellness deals.

· Flexible Pay Options: Use stream for on-demand access to earned wages.

· Exceptional Training & Onboarding: Begin your career with a structured programme tailored to your role.

· Career Development: Unlock training and growth opportunities to advance your career.

· Professional Uniforms: Look the part with our branded attire.

· Recognition & Celebrations: Attend semi-annual conferences and team events to celebrate success.

· Benefits Platform: Access e-learning, lifestyle savings, and well-being resources.

· Flexible Work Culture: Enjoy remote work options and the freedom to make your role your own.

· Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy 20-50% off when dining with friends and family.

Ready to bring the flavour to our people strategy? Apply now and let’s make magic happen!

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We celebrate individuality and are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to creating a supportive environment for all. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process to perform at your best, please let us know—we’re here to assist you.

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