HR Officer (England)

DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern hotel in Coventry is seeking an HR Officer to enhance employee engagement and promote a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have hospitality experience, a basic understanding of employment law, and a passion for people. Responsibilities include supporting onboarding, driving engagement initiatives, and managing employee relations. The role requires travel across several locations and offers a full-time contract with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Travel and accommodation costs covered

Employee benefits programs

Qualifications

• Creative, organized, and confident in managing multiple priorities.
• Passionate about hospitality and willing to learn.
• Basic understanding of employment law.

Responsibilities

• Drive employee engagement through surveys, events, and action plans.
• Support onboarding and training for new team members.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and a great workplace culture.

Skills

Previous hospitality experience

Understanding of hotel operations and HR best practices

Creative and organized

Approachable

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Job Ref: AM14793 • Branch: Doubletree by Hilton Coventry • Location: Doubletree by Hilton Coventry, Coventry • Salary/Benefits: Up to £33000 per annum DOE • Contract type: Permanent • Hours: Full Time • Hours per week: 40 • Posted date: 17/09/2025 • Closing date: 19/10/2025

Are you passionate about creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture? Klarent Hospitality is looking for an HR Officer to support our hotel teams in delivering an exceptional employee experience that reflects our company values.

In this role, you’ll lead local engagement initiatives, support onboarding and induction, and champion reward and recognition programmes. You’ll help communicate our vision and values, promote wellbeing, and ensure our teams feel valued and supported.

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving employee engagement through surveys, local events, and action plans.
• Supporting onboarding and training for new team members.
• Promoting diversity, inclusion, and a “Great Place to Work” culture.
• Coordinating recognition programmes and wellbeing initiatives.
• Promoting Klarent Hospitality as an employer of choice and developing an employer brand that attracts talent from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Maximising awareness and uptake of employee benefits.
• Supporting with general HR queries.
• Supporting line managers with employee relations matters such as absence management, disciplinaries and grievances.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous hospitality experience essential.
• A basic understanding of employment law.
• Understanding of hotel operations and HR best practices.
• Creative, organised, and confident in managing multiple priorities.
• Approachable and skilled at building strong relationships.
• Passionate about hospitality and willing to learn.
• Ability to work independently.

This role will cover a wide geographical area, including the below properties so a willingness to travel with overnight stays is essential. Travel and accomodation costs will be covered by the business.

• DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross
• DoubleTree by Hilton London Chelsea
• DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge
• DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton
• DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry
• DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol North

Join us and help shape a workplace where people thrive!

Located in the heart of England, just off the M6, you’ll find our DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry hotel. Newly refurbished and welcoming, this modern hotel is a top choice for business travellers, convention attendees and families. Savor our signature, warm chocolate chip cookie and enjoy the various amenities designed for a comfortable stay.

Unwind in a spacious guest room with complimentary WiFi access, an LCD TV, tea and coffee making facilities and 24-hour room service. Upgrade to a deluxe room to enjoy extra perks including fluffy bathrobes, slippers, Nespresso coffee machine and a one-hour extended check out. Opt for a suite with more space, premium bathroom amenities, late check-out and mineral waters awaiting your arrival. Ask our friendly team about the accessible and connecting rooms.

Relax at our LivingWell Spa with a personalized beauty treatment, aqua class, steam or leisurely lap swim. Business meetings for all sizes are easy to plan and manage with our refreshed conference space for up to 600 guests and available on-site parking. Stop by The Larder Bar for your morning Starbucks coffee, a business lunch or a late night drink. Sit a while at our on-site restaurant, The Larder, serving British cuisine with a contemporary twist. Experience post-war charm enhanced with retro-styling of a country house pantry.