People & Culture Officer

A five-star career awaits at Carton House!

We invite you to begin your next career chapter at Carton House - a storied and dynamic five-star resort destination and the first and only member of the Fairmont Hotel collection in Ireland.

Nurturing a working environment built on fairness, inclusivity, and growth for all team members, we deliver the highest standard of service, turning moments into memories for all of our guests.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a People & Culture Officer to join our People & Culture team at Carton House.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the day-to-day HR function across the organisation.
• Support the development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are compliant with employment legislation and best practice.
• Assist in recruitment and selection - screening CV's, arranging interviews, reference checking, and advertising jobs.
• Oversee the administration of all new starters and leavers ensuring compliance.
• Manage the performance review process and ensure development plans are in place for succession planning.
• Identify training and development needs across the organisation.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives.
• Provide professional HR guidance and support to managers and employees.
• Monitor and manage sickness and other unplanned absences.
• Report on and provide analysis on a monthly basis of the key HR performance indicators eg staff turnover, absence and headcount
• Manage, maintain, and enhance employee relations including staff benefits, events, staff morale and retention. Advise, guide and assist with employee relations issues, including investigations, grievances, disciplinary hearings and other formal meetings

The successful candidate will have:

• 2-3 years experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy.
• Experience and competence using Alkimii would be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided.
• HR qualification desirable, or working towards same.
• Ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Previous experience in the Hospitality industry desirable but not essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages essential.
• Ability to operate within a highly pressurised and fast-paced environment and work on your own initiative.
• A structured and organized approach to work planning.
• Excellent planning, organisation and co-ordination skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, high level of energy and a positive can-do attitude.

Why work for Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel?

• Strong team focus and team atmosphere.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Refer a friend bonus.
• Additional annual leave with continuous service.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor Hotels worldwide.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Meals and uniform are provided.
• Free parking.
• Team-building and social events organised throughout the year in line with our successful Awards and Recognition Scheme.
• Training is provided both on-the-job and through organised training seminars with both internal and external trainers.