People & Culture Executive

Calusade Hotels Limited; Leinster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training & development

Employee recognition

Staff rates across our hotels

Complimentary meals on duty

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

The Gateway Hotel, part of Calusade Hotels group, is seeking a proactive People & Culture Executive to support employee experience from recruitment through to offboarding while ensuring policy compliance. You will balance operational HR tasks with culture-building initiatives in a dynamic hospitality setting.

Responsibilities include end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR operations, payroll input, learning & development, and performance management to foster a positive

Qualifications

• 23 years of experience in an HR, People, or People & Culture role.
• Recognised qualification in Human resources / recognised certification
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office
• Strong Administration and EA skills

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding: support end-to-end recruitment, screen candidates, schedule interviews and coordinate offers.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: act as first point of contact for HR queries and support engagement activities.
• HR Operations & Compliance: maintain records, contracts and payroll input in line with data protection requirements.
• Learning & Development: coordinate training sessions and track completion.
• Performance Management: support review cycles and development plans.
• Culture & Employer Branding: contribute ideas to strengthen Calusade values and internal comms.

Skills

HR experience

HRIS familiarity

Administration & EA skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Recognised qualification in Human resources / recognised certification

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Job Description

The Gateway Hotel, part of Calusade Hotels group, is currently recruiting for a People & Culture Executive to join the team.

Who We Are

Calusade Hotels is an Irish hospitality group owning and operating four well-established hotels: The Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge, Fairways Hotel and The Gateway Hotel in Dundalk, and Hotel Kilmore in County Cavan. Across our hotels we are passionate about delivering warm, genuine hospitality and creating memorable experiences for our guests. Our teams take pride in the service we provide and the welcoming atmosphere we create in each of our properties. At Calusade Hotels we believe exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional people. We are committed to creating a workplace where our teams feel supported, valued and proud to belong.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented People & Culture Executive to support the delivery, and continuous improvement of our people initiatives. This role is central to creating a positive employee experience from recruitment and onboarding through to engagement, development, and offboarding while ensuring compliance with employment policies and best practice. The ideal candidate is passionate about people, organised, empathetic, and comfortable balancing operational HR tasks with culture-building initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Support end-to-end recruitment: posting job ads, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and coordinating offers. Facilitate new hire onboarding, ensuring a smooth and welcoming induction experience. Maintain accurate candidate and employee records in the HRIS.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: Act as a first point of contact for employee queries relating to policies, benefits, and general HR matters. Support the planning and execution of employee engagement activities, surveys, and initiatives. Assist in resolving employee relations issues under guidance from the Group People & Culture Business Partner, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• HR Operations & Compliance: Maintain and update employee records, contracts, and HR documentation in line with data protection requirements. Support payroll input, leave management, and benefits administration. Assist in ensuring company policies align with current employment law and best practice.
• Learning & Development: Coordinate training sessions, workshops, and development programs. Track training completion and gather feedback to improve future sessions.
• Performance Management: Support the coordination of performance review cycles, including scheduling, documentation, and follow-ups. Help track goals and development plans across teams.
• Culture & Employer Branding: Contribute ideas and support execution of initiatives that strengthen company culture and the Calusade values. values. Assist with internal communications related to people programs and events.

Requirements Qualifications & Experience

• 23 years of experience in an HR, People, or People & Culture role.
• Recognised qualification in Human resources / recognised certification
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office
• Strong Administration and EA skills

Skills & Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organisation.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A genuine interest in employee experience, workplace culture, and organisational development.
• Basic understanding of local employment law

The People and Culture Executive will help bring Calusade's values to life across the organisation Care Consistency Community

Why Join Calusade Hotels

At Calusade Hotels, we believe exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional people. Across our hotels, we are proud to foster a culture built on teamwork, professionalism and genuine service a place where our teams feel valued, supported and proud to belong. We are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive, develop their skills and build meaningful careers in hospitality. Many of our team members progress through the organisation, moving into supervisory and management roles as they grow with us. When you join Calusade Hotels, you become part of a professional and welcoming team that takes pride in delivering memorable guest experiences every day.

What we offer:

• Opportunities for career progression across our hotel group
• Ongoing training, learning and professional development
• Employee recognition programmes celebrating great performance
• Incentives and rewards that recognise commitment and excellence
• Staff rates across our hotels
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits
• A supportive team culture and positive working environment
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and support programmes
• Competitive pay and benefits
• The opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in hospitality

Skills:

• Integrity, confidentiality & approachability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Organisational skills and attention to detail

TPBN1_IJ