Assistant HR Manager

Millennium Hotels UK/EU - Careers; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Full Job Description

Copthorne Tara Kensington hotel is seeking a proactive and people-focused Assistant HR Manager to join our team on a fixed-term basis, covering an internal secondment. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within a dynamic hospitality group, supporting the HR function at Copthorne Tara Kensington Hotel while our current Assistant HR Manager provides maternity cover at a sister property.

• Supporting Managers with employee relations, health and wellbeing, and people policies, providing support and guidance on HR issues, concerns, and queries, including ER case management.
• Having employment law knowledge and the ability to train Heads of Department on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Assisting Managers with recruitment needs, ensuring the best onboarding experience for new starters.
• Working collaboratively with the HR Manager and central HR functions, conducting hotel talent reviews, and maintaining robust succession and attraction plans that meet immediate and future workforce demands.
• Organising and promoting employee engagement initiatives throughout your business areas.
• Being a custodian of employee experience and partnering with the Leadership team to positively impact engagement and retention rates.
• Supporting the delivery and coordination of talent acquisition events, attraction initiatives/projects, graduate/intern/apprentice/work-experience placements, and external talent acquisition partnerships.
• Keeping up to date with best practices, personal development, and legislation.
• Supporting effective communication strategies for employees.
• Managing the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, development and succession planning, and exit interview support.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Proven experience in Human Resources management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience collaborating within a matrix HR structure.

In return, we offer:

• Social events, wellbeing, and team activities.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Career development and salary reviews.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan Scheme.
• One Volunteer Day per year (fully paid and in addition to your annual leave).
• Complimentary meals prepared by our chefs.
• Length of Service-related holiday scheme.
• MyMillennium discount perks.
• Discount on worldwide accommodation and 50% off Food and Beverage outlets.
• Life Assurance.
• Recommend a Friend Scheme.

About the Group

Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. Properties are grouped into collections: Leng’s Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection, Copthorne Collection, and The Biltmore. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character, and clearly defined hotel brands, offering real opportunities for development and promotion within the industry.