Human Resources Executive

Talbot Hotel Midleton; Midleton; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Company Life Insurance

Free parking

Staff meals

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work

Job summary

Talbot Hotel Midleton, part of the Talbot Collection, is recruiting a Human Resources Executive to join our team. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, with some flexibility.

The HR Executive will oversee the day-to-day HR activities of the hotel and report to the General Manager and the Group Human Resources Manager. The successful candidate will have a qualification in HR Management or be studying toward one, with a minimum of three years in a HR role.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Human Resources Management or currently studying to pursue it.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a HR role/department.
• Solid knowledge of Irish employment law and best practice.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence and leadership with conflict management abilities.
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR activities of the hotel.
• Support and advise Heads of Department on recruitment, training, performance management, engagement, development and talent planning.
• Manage recruitment processes from advertising to onboarding.
• Ensure onboarding, documentation and training for new employees.
• Maintain HR records and pursue a paperless HR environment.
• Coordinate statutory training and refresher courses.
• Handle disciplinary processes in line with policy and liaise with Group HR Manager.
• Manage employee grievances per company procedures and liaise with Group HR Manager.
• Submit weekly payroll data to payroll department.
• Deliver group HR projects and maintain open communication with HODs and management.
• Monitor absenteeism and attendance.

Skills

Employee engagement

Communication

People management

Leadership

Conflict management

Organisational skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Human Resources Management/HRM qualification

Job description

Talbot Hotel Midleton, part of the Talbot Collection, are currently recruiting for a Human Resources Executive to join our team. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, however, there may be some room for flexibility. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Human Resources activities of the hotel. The HR Executive will report to the General Manager and the Group Human Resources Manager.

The Talbot Collection are one of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2026 as awarded by the Great Place to Work. Come experience it for yourself and join our team.

Main Duties:

• To oversee the day-to-day administrative duties of the Human Resources department;
• To encourage a culture of employee engagement through effective and transparent communication; effective people management and the implementation of ad hoc initiatives aimed at improving the working environment;
• Ensure that all employee queries are responded to in a timely manner;
• Advise, assist and support the Heads of Department in all aspects of managing their team to include but not limited to: recruitment, training, performance management, employee engagement, employee development & talent planning;
• Manage and monitor the recruitment process to include, advertising, screening, selection and onboarding,
• To ensure that all new employees are furnished with all necessary documentation and training prior to their commencement, making sure that all new team members have a positive, informed and professional onboarding experience;
• Ensure all employee files are maintained and kept up-to-date, ensuring compliance and endeavouring to have a paperless HR department;
• To ensure that the hotel is compliant with all statutory training requirements, arranging refresher training as necessary;
• To schedule and coordinate training as required;
• To advise, assist and support the Heads of Department in managing the disciplinary process, ensuring that all requirements are met with regards, to fair process, separation of process and time frames, liaising with the Group HR Manager as required;
• Ensure that any employee grievances are managed appropriately and as per company procedures, liaising with the Group HR Manager as required;
• To submit the weekly payroll submission to the payroll department each Monday;
• Ensure the effective implementation and delivery of any group-wide HR projects/initiatives in the hotel;
• Maintain open, regular, transparent and positive communication with HOD's and the management team;
• Monitor and manage absenteeism in the hotel;

The successful candidate will have:

• A qualification in Human Resources Management or be studying to pursue same;
• Minimum 3 years' previous experience working in a HR role/within a HR department;
• Good knowledge of Irish employment law and best practice;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Demonstrates excellent emotional intelligence;
• Excellent leadership and conflict management skills;
• Be organised and have the ability to manage multiple projects at a given time;

Some of the benefits of joining the team:

• One of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2026 as awarded by the Great Place Work
• Join a company and culture that put their team first
• Training and Development Opportunities - we invest in our people
• Being part of a progressive & growing company.
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Company Life Insurance Scheme
• Free parking
• Staff meals
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Talbot Collection Friends and Family Rates on accommodation
• Bike to Work
• Christmas Savings Scheme

If you would like to find out more about the role or have any queries before applying, please email Natalie Power, Group Human Resources Manager at [e-mail].

Talbot Hotel Midleton, part of the Talbot Collection, is an equal opportunities employer.