Hotel HR Lead: Talent, Training & Engagement

Dalata Hotel Group plc; Galway; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals

50% Off F&B

Employee hotel room rate 60€

Friends & Family rate 30%

Additional annual leave days

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension access

Dalata Academy development

Staff events

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group plc is seeking an Assistant HR Manager in County Galway, Ireland. This role leverages the Dalata Academy to grow your expertise while you lead a team to deliver memorable guest experiences through strong people practices.

You will drive recruitment, onboarding, training and employee engagement, with responsibilities including payroll management and compliance. Dalata emphasizes development, teamwork and a nurturing culture for career progression.

Qualifications

• 2 years in an HR role, ideally in hospitality or customer-focused environment.
• Experience driving employee engagement.
• Experience in payroll and cost management.
• Ability to develop and build relationships and influence at all business levels.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and related legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all recruitment selections for the property, including internal hiring, onboarding and succession planning.
• Help drive training and development and guide staff on internal development programmes.
• Ensure a consistently high level of employee engagement within the hotel.
• Proactively manage IR and ER issues.
• Maintain employee compliance standards and HR records/documentation.
• Oversee upkeep of employee back of house areas daily.
• Manage Payroll through the HRIS system and monitor rosters and payroll budget.

Skills

Employee engagement

Payroll management

Employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

3rd-level qualification (desirable)

Job description

Dalata Hotel Group plc is seeking an Assistant HR Manager in County Galway, Ireland. This role leverages the Dalata Academy to grow your expertise while you lead a team to deliver memorable guest experiences through strong people practices.

You will drive recruitment, onboarding, training and employee engagement, with responsibilities including payroll management and compliance. Dalata emphasizes development, teamwork and a nurturing culture for career progression.