People Operations Manager

Noel Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Noel Group, partnering with a prestigious hospitality client in Dublin, seeks a People Operations Manager to lead all people operations activities on site. You will drive recruitment, workforce planning, employee engagement and HR support in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.

Reporting to operational leaders, you will manage large-volume staffing, onboarding, retention, payroll compliance, and right-to-work checks, ensuring the organisation is resourced during peak periods and major

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a People Operations, HR, or Workforce Management role.
• Strong experience within hospitality, events, catering, or a similar environment.
• Experience managing large-volume or seasonal workforces.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience with workforce management systems is desirable.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the People Operations function on site.
• Manage workforce planning, scheduling, and staffing requirements.
• Oversee high-volume recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Support employee relations and ensure HR compliance.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and performance initiatives.
• Monitor workforce metrics and provide reporting to leadership teams.
• Support operational delivery during major events and peak periods.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with right-to-work requirements.

Skills

People Operations

Hospitality experience

Leadership

Communication

Analytical reporting

Workforce systems

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

Salary: €70,000 salary 10% performance-related bonus

The Noel Group is proud to partner with a prestigious client in the hospitality industry to search for a People Operations Manager in Dublin.

This role is responsible for leading all people operations activities, including recruitment, workforce planning, employee engagement, and HR support within a busy event-driven environment. The successful candidate will work closely with operational leaders to ensure the business is fully resourced and supported at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the People Operations function on site.
• Manage workforce planning, scheduling, and staffing requirements.
• Oversee high-volume recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Support employee relations and ensure HR compliance.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and performance initiatives.
• Monitor workforce metrics and provide reporting to leadership teams.
• Support operational delivery during major events and peak periods.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with right-to-work requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a People Operations, HR, or Workforce Management role.
• Strong experience within hospitality, events, catering, or a similar environment.
• Experience managing large-volume or seasonal workforces.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience with workforce management systems is desirable.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent is an advantage.

Requirements

• Must have experience in Hospitality
• Must have experience in the same role or be ready to step forward in the career
• Living in Ireland and have the right to work in ROI
• Visa and Relocation packages are not provided.

The Salary & Benefit

• Salary per annum: Negotiable
• Opportunities for career progression within the company.
• Access to professional development and training programs.
• A dynamic and supportive working environment.