HR Executive

INOU; Galway; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

Employee rate on rooms (Dalata hotels)

30% Off Friends & Family rate

Extra annual leave day (up to 5)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work/Transport schemes

Pension access

Dalata Academy development programmes

Staff appreciation initiatives

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group, Clayton Hotel Galway in Galway, is seeking an HR Executive to oversee recruitment and development initiatives within the property. You will partner with hotel leadership to enhance staff performance and drive HR processes in a busy hospitality environment.

The role emphasizes training, internal progression, and practical HR support, with a view to strengthening our internal talent pipeline and ensuring smooth operational HR functions.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in human resources.
• Experience or exposure to recruitment and selection.
• Ability to drive Training and Development and succession planning.
• Experience in the hotel or hospitality industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and enhance recruitment and selection processes for the hotel staff.
• Champion Training and Development initiatives to maximize employee potential and performance.
• Assist with HR Administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the hotel management team, providing strategic HR insights.

Skills

HR experience

Recruitment & selection

Training & development

Hospitality industry experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Ref: DAL6398

Branch: Clayton Hotel Galway

Location: Clayton Hotel Galway, Galway

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 39

Posted date: 20/10/2026

Closing date: 20/11/2026

HR Executive

Benefit from Dalata Academy programmes, courses and learning tools that equip you with essential skills and knowledge while also providing exposure to senior team members who can mentor you.

We are committed to promoting from within, so your dedication can lead to exciting internal opportunities. If you are ready to enhance your career and make an impact in a supportive environment, join us at Dalata Hotel Group!

Benefits

• Free employee meals on duty
• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• €/£60 Employee rate on rooms for all Dalata owned hotels
• 30% Off Friends & Family rate
• Extra annual leave day for every year worked (5 days to maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Development opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey
• Staff appreciation Initiatives, fun team building activities and regular charity events

Your Job:

• Oversee and enhance recruitment and selection processes for the hotel staff.
• Champion Training and Development initiatives to maximize employee potential and performance.
• Assist with HR Administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Served as a trusted advisor to the hotel management team, providing strategic HR insights.

What You'll Need:

• 1-2year experience in Human resources.
• Experience or exposure to Recruitment and Selection.
• Ability to drive Training and Development and drive succession planning.
• Experience in the hotel or hospitality industry is desired but not essential

About Us

Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of 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 worldwide, bringing more people better experiences. 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 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 ensure our employees get the learning they need to take the next step in their careers.

Dalata Hotel Group 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.

At Clayton Hotel Galway, we're always dedicated to experiences that are all about you.

Located on the outskirts of Galway city, the perfect spot to connect you to the whole of Galway. Whether you're visiting the city, exploring the wilds of Connemara, the rugged landscapes of The Burren or setting off on an adventure across the Wild Atlantic Way, our hotel puts you in the heart of everything.