HR Executive

Job description

Human Resources Executive – Full-Time, Hospitality Sector, East Cork

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Human Resources Executive to join a leading 4-star hotel in East Cork, renowned for its commitment to excellence and people-first culture. This is a full-time, permanent position (Monday to Friday), with some flexibility available for the right candidate.

As Human Resources Executive, you will oversee the day-to-day HR operations within the hotel, reporting directly to the General Manager and Group HR Manager. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive working environment, supporting departmental managers, and driving key HR initiatives across recruitment, employee relations, training, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily HR administrative functions, ensuring smooth and efficient operations

• Promote a culture of employee engagement through open communication and people-focused initiatives

• Support line managers in all HR matters including recruitment, performance management, training, and development

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes from advertising to onboarding

• Ensure new starters have a structured, professional, and welcoming induction experience

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in line with GDPR and best practice

• Coordinate statutory and ad hoc training requirements, including refresher sessions

• Support the disciplinary and grievance procedures, ensuring processes are fair and compliant

• Prepare and submit weekly payroll data

• Implement group-wide HR initiatives within the hotel

• Monitor absenteeism and help drive improvements in attendance and wellbeing

• Act as a trusted point of contact for all employee queries, ensuring timely and professional responses

Requirements:

• Qualification in Human Resources Management (or working towards one)

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Human Resources role, ideally within hospitality or a similar fast-paced sector

• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice

• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

• High emotional intelligence with proven ability to manage conflict sensitively and effectively

• Confident in supporting and advising senior managers

• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Benefits:

• Join one of Ireland’s “Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2024”

• Supportive, inclusive, and people-first work environment

• Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression

• Contributory pension scheme (after 12 months’ service)

• Life insurance scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Staff meals provided

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Friends & Family rates on accommodation across the collection

• Bike to Work scheme

• Christmas Savings Scheme

If you’re a proactive and people-focused HR professional ready to make a real impact within a thriving hotel environment, we’d love to hear from you.