Human Resources Manager

Millennium Hotels UK / EU - Careers; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in the UK is seeking an HR Manager to oversee the People department, focusing on employee engagement, recruitment, and well-being. The successful candidate will support senior management, advise on HR policies, and drive talent acquisition initiatives. This role offers various benefits such as bonuses, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment aimed at enhancing employee experience.

Benefits

HOD Bonus

Social Events

Training and development

Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Career development

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Complimentary meals

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Human Resources management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Senior Managers with employee issues and queries.
• Training Heads of Department on policies and best practices.
• Assisting Managers with recruitment and onboarding processes.

Skills

Human Resources management

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of employment laws

Job description

Millennium Hotels and Resorts are looking for an HR Manager who will play a key role in providing support across the department while managing the day-to-day running of the People department, focusing on employee experience from onboarding, induction, engagement, recruitment & retention, training & development and well-being.

Based at the Copthorne Hotel N ewcastle and responsible for the Millennium Hotel Glasgow and the Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen, as an HR Manager, you will build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders, providing sound and expert advice. This is a perfect position for someone looking for a unique place to work with people who help create life-long memories.

HR Manager responsibilities:

• Supporting the Senior Managers with employee relations, health and wellbeing and people policies, providing support and guidance on HR issues, concerns and queries and overseeing ER cases
• Have strong Scottish employment law knowledge and be able to train the Heads of Department on policies, procedures and best practices.
• Assist Managers with recruitment needs ensuring the best onboarding experience for new starters
• Working collaboratively with central HR functions, conducting hotel talent reviews and maintaining robust succession and attraction plans that meet immediate and future workforce demands.
• Organise and promote employee engagement initiatives throughout your business areas
• Support in the delivery and coordination of talent acquisition events, attraction initiatives / projects, graduate / intern / apprentice / work‑experience placements and external talent acquisition partnerships.
• To keep up to date with best practice, personal development and legislation
• Assist in the delivery and communication of new HR initiatives, policy and procedures and participate in regional projects as they arise.
• Support in the effective communication strategy for employees.
• Drive the employee lifecycle; recruitment experience, onboarding journey, performance reviews, development & succession, exit interview support.

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.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Collaborating with peers across a matrix HR structure

Benefits:

• HOD Bonus
• Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities
• Training and development
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Career development and salary reviews
• Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• 1 Volunteer Days per year (fully paid and in addition to your annual leave)
• Complimentary meals prepared for you by our chefs
• Length of Service related holiday scheme
• My Millennium discount perks
• Discount on Accommodation worldwide and 50% 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 under the group are placed 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 within it, As well as real opportunities to develop and gain promotion within the industry.