People & Culture Manager - Pre-Opening Hotel Dublin

Axiom Hospitality Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts with colleague rates

28 days holiday

Discounts across benefits portal

Employee Assistance Line

Wagestream pay access

Complimentary Axiom Xcape stayover

Training and progression opportunities

Referral rewards

Free meals on shift

Length of service awards

Job summary

Axiom Hospitality is opening two brand-new hotels in Dublin in May 2027 and seeks a Dual site People & Culture Manager to lead the people function across both properties from pre-opening through operation.

You will drive recruitment, embed our values and Marriott brand standards, partner with the Cluster GM, design induction and training, manage payroll, and support employee relations while building a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR Manager experience in a branded hotel environment.
• Pre-opening and/or multi-property or cluster HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience in high-volume recruitment and building teams from the ground up.
• Ability to coach managers on employee relations.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent).
• People-first approach balancing business needs with colleague care.
• Knowledge of the Dublin or Irish labour market.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-opening recruitment campaigns for two hotels.
• Shape people culture aligning values and brand standards.
• Partner with Cluster GM, advise on people matters.
• Design induction, training and development programmes.
• Manage employee relations with fairness and consistency.
• Drive engagement, retention and wellbeing across brands.
• Manage monthly payroll and monitor labour costs.

Skills

HR management

Pre-opening experience

Employee relations

Recruitment

Payroll knowledge

Brand & culture alignment

Irish labour market knowledge

Education

CIPD qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Axiom Hospitality

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Town: Dublin

Personal enough to know your name. Connected enough to open every door.

Axiom Hospitality is one of the UK's fastest-growing hotel management companies, and we're not slowing down. In a few short years we've grown to over 40 hotels, partnering with some of the world's most recognised brands including Hilton, Marriott, IHG and Radisson. Through our partnership with Pyramid Global Hospitality, we're not only connected across the UK, but connected across the globe.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're thrilled to be opening two brand-new hotels in Dublin in May 2027, another exciting step in growing our presence in the Republic of Ireland. To lead the people function for both hotels, we're now recruiting a Dual site People & Culture Manager.

The cluster brings together Courtyard by Marriott Dublin (252 rooms) and Residence Inn Dublin (222 rooms), two of Marriott's most trusted brands.

YOUR ROLE

Joining The Axiom Team, You'll Lead The People Agenda Across Both Hotels Through Pre-opening, One Of The Most Rewarding Stages In Any Hotel's Life, And On Into Successful Operation. You'll

• Lead the pre-opening recruitment campaign, attracting, selecting and onboarding the teams that will bring both hotels to life
• Shape the people culture from day one, embedding Axiom's values and Marriott's brand standards in how teams are hired, trained and led
• Partner closely with the Cluster General Manager and leadership team, acting as a trusted adviser on all people matters
• Design and deliver induction, training and development programmes that build capability and confidence across both properties
• Manage employee relations with fairness and consistency, coaching managers through performance, absence, grievance and disciplinary matters
• Drive engagement, retention and wellbeing, using feedback and data to keep improving the colleague experience across two distinct brands
• Manage monthly payroll, ensuring labour costs are in line with budget

Who We're Looking To Meet

We'd love to hear from experienced HR professionals who bring:

• 3+ years of experience as an HR Manager within a branded hotel environment, ideally with Marriott brands
• Pre-opening and/or multi-property or cluster HR experience (desirable)
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge employment law and HR best practice
• A track record of high-volume recruitment and building teams from the ground up
• Confidence managing employee relations cases and coaching managers to handle them well
• A CIPD qualification (or equivalent)
• A people-first approach that balances the needs of the business with genuine care for colleagues
• Knowledge of the Dublin or Irish labour market would be a real advantage

Who Thrives Here

We're growing, and the people who thrive here are those who bring energy, accountability and genuine passion for the industry. These are the behaviours that matter most at Axiom.

Adaptability & resilience:

You stay calm and organised through change, and keep standards high when the pace picks up.

Collaboration, communication & inclusion:

You build trust quickly with colleagues, managers, and brand partners. You communicate clearly, create inclusive environments and understand that great hospitality starts with great people management.

Accountability & results:

You own your outcomes. You know what good looks like from a people perspective, from retention to compliance, and you don't wait to be told when something needs fixing.

Talent development & team building:

You invest in the people around you. You spot potential, develop it and take pride in seeing colleagues grow.

Ethics, integrity & values:

You model the standards you hold others to. Honest, consistent, discreet and trustworthy, with a genuine commitment to doing things the right way.

Innovation & continuous improvement:

You look for better, not just different. Whether it's the recruitment process, onboarding or how teams are recognised, you're always asking how it could be better.

What's In It For You

• Hotel discounts across all Axiom Hospitality hotels, with colleague rates and up to 50% off F&B
• 28 days holiday, increasing annually
• Discounts across retail, restaurants, events and more through our benefits and rewards portal
• Access to our Employee Assistance Line to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Use of the Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, giving you instant access to your pay
• A complimentary Axiom Xcape stayover every year after one year of service
• A growing team with great training, progression and promotion opportunities
• Referral rewards
• Free meals while on shift
• Length of service awards at 1, 3, 5, 10 and 20 years, and more!

WE'RE GROWING FAST. WILL YOU?

As we grow our presence in Ireland, the right Cluster HR Manager won't just recruit two hotel teams. They'll help shape what it feels like to work for Axiom in one of Europe's most exciting hospitality markets. If you're ready for your next big challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

BUILT FOR EVERYONE

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and has the opportunity to grow. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and experiences. At Axiom Hospitality, we're working to reduce our carbon, energy, water and waste footprint across the portfolio. We strive to be ethical in all we do, building a thriving, sustainable and responsible business for our people, our communities and our planet.

RIGHT TO WORK

You must have the right to work in the Republic of Ireland to be eligible for this role. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates prior to commencing employment.