HR Generalist

Apex Hotels; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel group in Scotland is seeking a dedicated HR Generalist to support the full employee lifecycle across its properties. This role requires excellent communication skills and proven experience in employee relations, particularly in high-standard hospitality environments. Responsibilities include managing recruitment processes, supporting employee engagement initiatives, and maintaining HR compliance. The position offers competitive benefits, including 30 days holiday, employee discounts, and development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Training and development from day one

Employee events and celebrations

Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP

Access to gym, pools, and healthy meals while working

External Employee Assistance Programme

Access to “Treat Yourself Here” discounts and wellbeing platform

Recognition schemes and long service awards

Complimentary overnight stay and dinner for two

50% discount in our restaurants

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family

Spa treatments and product discounts

Life Assurance cover

Qualifications

• Recent HR generalist experience post-qualification preferably within 5-star standard hotels.
• Proven experience handling employee relations cases, including investigations and hearings.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to advise with confidence and discretion.
• Able to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic, guest-focused environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience in hospitality or luxury service environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR support and guidance to managers and employees on policies, performance, conduct, and wellbeing.
• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, and contract generation.
• Support end-to-end recruitment processes including job posting, interviews, and talent selection.
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned with luxury service standards.
• Maintain accurate employee records and data across HR systems.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee relations handling

UK employment law knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Multi-tasking priorities

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Previous hospitality experience

Job description

Join the Journey of Luxury Hospitality Excellence

The Monogram Collective showcases a newly crafted collection of unique British stays, each with its own distinct charm. Our growing portfolio of luxury boutique hotels across England and Scotland includes iconic properties such as The Vineyard, Pine Trees, and Meldrum House. Steeped in heritage and reimagined for the curious modern traveller, our hotels celebrate individuality and the rich spirit of their surroundings.

We are looking for a dedicated, personable, and highly organised HR Generalist to support the full employee lifecycle in our Scottish properties.

Your Role at a Glance

Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, you will ensure our people practices reflect the high standards, professionalism, and service ethos of our brand. This role offers exposure to all areas of HR, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, systems, training, and the opportunity to contribute to exciting new initiatives and projects. This role may require occasional travel to other hotels within our collection.

Key Responsibilities

HR Advisory & Management Support

• Provide first-line HR support and guidance to managers and employees on policies, performance, conduct, and wellbeing.
• Coach new leaders on people management.
• Lead or support investigations and employee relations cases.

Employee Lifecycle

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, and contract generation, whilst ensuring legal compliance across all stages of employment.
• Provide guidance on maternity, paternity, and flexible working and oversee leave entitlements and benefits.

Recruitment & Development

• Support end-to-end recruitment, including job posting, shortlisting, interviews, talent selection and conducting the offer process and induction.
• Coordinate appraisals and development planning, therefore contributing to succession planning and training needs analysis.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Support employee engagement through initiatives, surveys, and recognition programs.
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned with luxury service standards, whilst supporting wellbeing, inclusion, and internal communication initiatives.

Systems, Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate employee records and data across HR systems.
• Assist with workforce planning, reporting, and rostering insights.
• Support audits, health & safety initiatives and compliance training delivery.

About You

This is a varied and fast-paced role that would suit someone who thrives on building strong relationships, excels in employee relations, and is confident advising managers and team members.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Recent HR generalist experience post-qualification preferably within 5-star standard hotels.
• Proven experience handling employee relations cases, including investigations and hearings.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to advise with confidence and discretion.
• Able to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic, guest-focused environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Previous experience in hospitality or luxury service environments.

Why Join Us?

At The Monogram Collective, you’ll be part of a passionate and visionary team shaping and redefining luxury hospitality. We also offer:

• 30 days holiday
• Training and development from day one
• Employee events and celebrations
• Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP
• Access to gym, pools, and healthy meals while working
• External Employee Assistance Programme

After your first 3 months:

• Access to our “Treat Yourself Here” discounts and wellbeing platform
• Recognition schemes and long service awards
• Complimentary overnight stay and dinner for two
• 50% discount in our restaurants
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
• Spa treatments and product discounts
• Life Assurance cover

Ready to Shape the Future?

Apply now and bring your expertise and passion for people to The Monogram Collective.