Head of People & Culture

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of People & Culture to lead the HR function for a world class hospitality destination in the West of Ireland. This senior management role is pivotal in driving innovative growth and positive transformational change while ensuring operational efficiencies and delivering best-in-class guest experiences. The Head of People & Culture will work closely with all departments to cultivate a work environment that supports employee wellbeing, fosters an inclusive culture, and enables the delivery of exceptional guest services that exceed the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultural Development: Shape the organisation’s culture to reflect its values and mission by fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. Implement initiatives that enhance employee wellbeing and engagement to create a positive workplace.
• Strategic HR Leadership: Develop, lead, and execute a strategic HR plan that supports the establishment of a performance-driven culture. Focus on continuous training and development to ensure all objectives and targets are met.
• Performance Management: Build a culture of high performance across the organisation with oversight and continuous development of the Performance Review & Development framework. Maximise leadership capability to motivate and lead teams to innovate, improve processes, and exceed performance targets.
• HR Policy and Compliance: Manage HR policies, employee relations, recruitment, benefits, training, and compliance to meet best industry standards and legal requirements.
• Operational Excellence: Set high standards for operational excellence, model accountability, integrity, and ethical behavior throughout the organisation.
• Employee Engagement: Actively contribute to the development of a robust culture by role modeling values and behaviors that drive employee engagement and strengthen organisational commitment and retention.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication skills with a proactive approach to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Energetic, approachable, and personable with the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• A growth mindset, accessible to team members, and willing to listen, assist, and support.
• Ability to plan, write, and direct the development and maintenance of training programs for all levels of staff.
• Proven experience in introducing new ideas to improve employee engagement and organisational culture.
• Organised, innovative, and results-driven with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

• A degree or master’s in HR or a related discipline; CIPD qualification is desirable.
• Minimum of 5+ years in a senior HR management role.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to contribute to the overall organisational strategy.
• Experience in the hospitality industry and familiarity with the Alkimii system are strong advantages.
• Excellent attention to detail, commercial awareness, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Why Consider This Role?

This position offers the chance to lead a dynamic HR function in a prestigious setting, helping to shape the future of a world-class hospitality experience. It is an ideal opportunity for a strategic HR professional looking to make a significant impact. The role comes with an excellent package and benefits.