HR Executive

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Edinburgh seeks an experienced HR Executive to join their team. The successful candidate will manage recruitment processes, oversee payroll, and identify learning and development needs. The ideal applicant will have at least 2-3 years in HR and stay updated with UK employment legislation. Join a supportive culture and contribute to the hotel’s vibrant team.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

On-the-job training

Access to digital learning platform

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years in an HR officer or advisory role.
• Experience in a hotel or service-related industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and promotion of employer branding.
• Oversee payroll processing and compliance.
• Identify L&D needs and coordinate training courses.
• Support performance appraisal and engagement practices.
• Maintain HR databases and ensure compliance.

Skills

Confident communicator

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Up to date knowledge of UK Employment Legislation

Education

Qualification in Human Resources

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh is seeking an experienced, autonomous self-starter and charismatic HR Executive. Located in the heart of Scotland's vibrant capital, our hotel provides unbeatable access to must-see landmarks. Embracing our Gen-U ethos, our team collaborates to create authentic experiences for guests, enhanced by the recent refurbishment of key areas within the hotel.

You will report to the portfolio HR Manager and the Hotel General Manager, supporting and working towards providing practical, consisten and proactive business partnering support and advice to business stakeholders on the employment lifecycle, in accordance with procedure, policy, best practise and employment legislation in line with the objectives of the business.

The HR Executive is responsible for:

• Recruitment and Onboarding: supporting stakeholders with recruitment, promotion of employer branding, managing onboarding, offboarding and probation periods
• Payroll: Oversees end to end payroll processing, compliance and management for the hotel
• Learning and Development: Identifies L&D needs, coordinates & facilitates training courses, manages associated administration and reporting within the LMS
• Annual Activities: Supports with Compensation activities, the performance appraisal process, and culture and engagement practises
• Administration and Compliance: Maintains HR databases, supports reward and benefits, ensures compliance and conducts internal audits to maintain HR standards

To be successful in the role of HR Executive we require:

• A confident communicator, able to clearly communicate with all levels of stakeholders, internal and external
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and responsibilities efficiently
• Up to date knowledge of UK Employment Legislation
• Minimum 2-3 years in an HR officer or advisory role
• It would be advantageous to have experience in a hotel or service-related industry
• Has or is working towards a qualification in Human Resources would be advantageous , not essential if relevant industry experience is demonstrated

Working with Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh provides the following benefits to you:

• The opportunity to be apart of a property re-opening, putting your mark on the culture alongside the Hotel General Manager
• Genuine career development within the business
• Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform

About Us

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection is a brand of The Ascott Limited .

At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives.

A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott , Citadines , lyf , Oakwood , Somerset , The Crest Collection , The Unlimited Collection , Fox , Harris , POP! , Preference , Quest , Vertu and Yello . Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.

Employer: Jupiter Hotels Holdings Limited

Trading as: Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection, managed by The Ascott Limited