People & Culture Manager (F/M/X)

Orient Express; Roma; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Staff cantine

Heartist program

Learning & development

Bonus potential

Descrizione del lavoro

Orient Express in Rome is seeking a People & Culture Manager to lead the HR function for onboard crew and operations teams, aligning people strategy with luxury standards. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive workforce planning, talent processes, and labour relations to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

Fluent in Italian and English, with a Master’s in HR and 5+ years in senior hospitality HR, you will shape a high-performance, inclusive workplace and manage HR systems,

Competenze

• Master’s degree in HR or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior HR role in luxury hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of industrial and union relations and employment law.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; fluent in Italian and English.
• Proactive, strategic and hands-on across execution and planning.
• Experience with HR systems and tools (HRIS, ATS, payroll).

Mansioni

• Define and deliver HR strategy aligned with General Manager and Orient Express guidelines.
• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, payroll and administration.
• Manage labor relations and employee disputes with discretion and compliance.
• Drive workforce planning with budgeting, headcount forecasting, and KPI monitoring.
• Foster well-being and engagement across departments and onboarding journey.

Conoscenze

HR strategy

Talent acquisition

Employee lifecycle

Labor relations

Payroll

HRIS

Italian language

English language

Formazione

Master’s degree in HR

Strumenti

HRIS

ATS

Payroll software

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Description

Artisan of travel since 1883, Orient Express sublimates the art of travel with its luxury trains, hotels, and sailing yachts. The brand has just launched its first hotel, Orient Express La Minerva, in Rome – and followed by Orient Express Venezia in 2026. The experience continues with the recent launch of La Dolce Vita Orient Express train, followed by Orient Express Corinthian in 2026, the first of two Orient Express Sailing Yachts, and finally, the return of L’Orient Express train to railways. Since 2022, Orient Express is part of Accor Group’s leading collection of luxury brands with a century-old legacy in the hotels and fine- dining sectors. In 2024, Accor and LVMH entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Orient Express. Follow the journey at @orientexpress on Instagram or visit the website at www.orient-express.com.

About Orient Express La Minerva

Considered as the beloved capital of the Orient Express legend, Rome is the first Orient Express hotel, La Minerva, in 2025. Orient Express has entrusted the interior architecture and artistic direction of the hotel Hugo Toro. The former Palazzo Fonseca is a sumptuous 17th-century palace with a huge, majestic façade. A place of memory still adorned with its Roman columns, sculptures by Rinaldo Rinaldi, a disciple of Canova, and the fascinating goddess Minerva. At the end of 2024, a new décor and interior inspired by the Roman domus and the riches of the "Eternal City" will be revealed with a new touch of contemporary elegance.

Job Description

We are looking for a People & Culture Manager to lead the People & Culture function and shape a best-in-class employee experience for our onboard crew and operational teams.

Reporting to the General Manager, the People & Culture Manager will drive strategic HR initiatives to foster a high-performance, inclusive and compliant workplace. The role is central in managing end-to-end HR strategy,the employee lifecycle, crew workforce planning, and labour relations — all with an unwavering commitment to our luxury standards and guest service excellence.

Strategic Leadership & HR Operations

• Define and deliver the HR strategy in alignment with the General Manager and the corporate guidelines of Orient Express.
• Lead the full spectrum of HR functions: talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, payroll, and personnel administration.
• Translate business priorities into effective people strategies and operational HR solutions.
• Ensure a culture of continuous improvement and alignment with the brand’s identity and luxury positioning.
• Update, review and ensure compliance with LQA/Forbes.

Workforce Planning

• Co-lead with Finance the planning and monitoring of employment costs, ensuring alignment with operational budgets and staffing forecasts.
• Manage the People & Culture department budget, balancing service excellence with cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor key crew-related KPIs, including resources, absenteeism, shift coverage, and compliance with rest periods and working time regulations.
• Work closely with the Operations team to ensure service continuity, responsiveness to unexpected changes, and agility during peak periods.
• Contribute to the development of scalable workforce planning processes and tools to support future network expansion and evolving regulatory frameworks.

Industrial & Union Relations

• Maintain structured, constructive relationships with trade unions and employee representatives representing the company in all collective and individual labour matters.
• Manage individual and collective disputes, disciplinary processes, and grievance cases with discretion and compliance.

People Engagement & Workplace Culture

• Promote a culture of well-being, engagement, and excellence across all departments.
• Oversee the onboarding journey to ensure every new team member feels welcomed, trained, and aligned with brand values.
• Support managers in developing positive team dynamics, implementing action plans to improve collaboration and service culture.
• Deploy initiatives that bring to life the Orient Express values and elevate the candidate and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior HR role within luxury hospitality.
• Deep knowledge and hands‑on experience in industrial and union relations, including collective bargaining and employment law.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken).
• Entrepreneurial spirit with strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Hands‑on and strategic, able to operate effectively across both day‑to‑day execution and long‑term planning.
• Proficiency with HR systems and tools (HRIS, ATS, scheduling software, payroll platforms, etc.).

Additional Information

• Gross annual salary range: 50.000 € - 60.000 € + bonus
• Staff cantine
• ALL - Heartist® Program: Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at all ACCOR locations and partner venues worldwide.
• Learning & development: Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.