HR Manager

Dalata Hotel Group plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced HR Manager to drive team engagement, recruitment, and operational success. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in HR management within a customer-focused environment, alongside strong communication skills and a relevant HR qualification. Join a supportive team that values innovation and career development opportunities in a dynamic workplace environment.

Benefits

50% Off F&B in all properties

£60 employee rate on rooms

30% off Friends & Family rate

Pension access

Performance-related bonus plan

Development opportunities

Free employee meals on duty

Extra AL day for every year worked

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in an HR management role, ideally in a Hotel or customer-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of employment law and related legislation.
• Experience in payroll and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all recruitment and selection for the property.
• Drive Training and Development amongst the staff.
• Create & drive the engagement strategy within the hotel.

Skills

Experience in driving employee engagement

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels

Proactive nature and self-starter

Education

3rd level qualification in HRM, Business or similar

CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Manager

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for hospitality? At Dalata Hotel Group, we believe that great teamwork and leadership are at the heart of hospitality. Dalata Hotel Group are currently looking for an experienced HR Manager who is eager to take ownership, elevate their teams, and drive outstanding performance while continuing to grow professionally.

In this role, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of your team and contribute to the strategy of this hotel. If you are looking for the next opportunity or move in your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence, we invite you to be part of our thriving community at Dalata Hotel Group.

As HR Manager you will report to the Hotel General Manager, with a dotted line to the Group HR Manager. You will guide and manage hotel operations effectively, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, strategic growth, and high-performance standards while fostering a positive work environment and driving financial success.

Benefits

• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• £60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata hotel
• 30% off Friends & Family rate SAYE (Save As You Earn Scheme
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Performance-related bonus plan
• Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey
• Free employee meals on duty
• Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee all recruitment and selection for the property, including internal hiring and succession planning.
• Drive Training and Development amongst the staff to ensure that our talent is ready to take the next steps in their careers.
• Create & drive the engagement strategy within the hotel.
• Proactive management of IR and ER issues.
• Maintain employee compliance standards for the hotel, including proper HR Records and documentation.
• Oversee the payroll budget and processing for the hotel through the Time and Attendance systems.

What You Will Need

• 3 to 5 years in an HR management role, ideally in a Hotel or customer-focused environment.
• Proactive by nature and a self-starter.
• 3rd level qualification in HRM, Business or similar. CIPD qualification is preferred.
• Experience in driving employee engagement.
• Experience in payroll and cost management.
• Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the business.
• Strong understanding of employment law and related legislation.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.

About us

Dalata Hotel Group – We bring theheartof hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we’ll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.

Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.

Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.