People & Culture Executive

• Hold accountability for the day-to-day delivery of People & Culture operations, projects, and employee lifecycle activities across the Hotel.
• Ensure full HR compliance at each site through the maintenance of accurate HR records and the completion of regular HR audits, in line with company policy and statutory requirements.
• Oversee and manage the Learning Management System (LMS), including planning, coordination, monitoring, and reporting on mandatory and operational training.
• Compile and consolidate the GN HR KPI reporting matrix, ensuring consistency and accuracy of data across sites.
• Chair monthly employee forums and wellbeing and engagement committee meetings, ensuring follow-up actions are implemented and tracked.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process through the GN recruitment portal and coordinate with Heads of Department.
• Oversee induction, onboarding, and probation processes, ensuring consistency, compliance, and timely completion across sites.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and optimisation of HR systems, ensuring effective adoption and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to Heads of Department and General Managers on HR matters, supporting effective people management and compliance.
• Ensure awareness of, and compliance with, Health & Safety legislation and internal work practices, including statutory requirements such as First Aid coverage.
• Manage internal employee communications via the GN employee portal, digital news feed, and notification boards.

• At least 1 years’ experience in a HR administration or L&D role
• Relevant qualification in HRM or equivalent.
• Train the trainer qualification QQI Level 5/manual handling instructor desirable but not essential
• Hospitality experience is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent administration and MS Office skills.
• Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Work on your own initiative and be able to take ownership for their area of responsibility and work to set deadlines and timescales.
• Excellent organisational skills, good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Have full permission or hold a valid visa to work in the EU

• Advanced online training programs through our e-learning personal development platform
• Access to GN Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Program
• Recruitment bonus through our GN refer a friend scheme
• Excellent Employee Recognition Programme
• Employee Social Events
• Industry leading complimentary meals on duty
• Attractive 20% Employee discount on bar & restaurant food
• Favourable Friends and Family discounted best available rates in our GN Hotels nationwide.
• Free use of Gym
• Bike to work scheme
• Xmas savings club
• On site parking

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