Group Human Resource Manager ( Hospitality)

Fota Island Resort and The Kingsley are seeking an experienced and dynamic Multi Property HR Manager to lead the people strategy across our growing hotel group. This role will support both properties ensuring best-in-class HR practices that enhance employee engagement, support operational excellence, and drive a strong culture of service.

The successful candidate will partner with senior leadership and hotel management teams to deliver strategic HR initiatives while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and hospitality industry best practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group HR strategy aligned with business goals.
• Partner with senior leadership and General Managers across the hotel portfolio.
• Support organisational development and workforce planning across all properties.
• Oversee recruitment strategies across all hotels and departments.
• Develop talent pipelines and succession planning programmes.
• Manage onboarding processes to ensure a consistent and positive employee experience.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, and performance management.
• Promote a positive workplace culture and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Design and implement learning and development programmes.
• Support leadership development across management teams.
• Ensure training compliance within hospitality standards.
• Ensure all HR policies comply with employment legislation.
• Maintain HR systems, reporting, and HR analytics.
• Oversee payroll coordination and benefits administration.
• Champion company values and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Drive retention strategies across the group.

What we are looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource ManagementCIPD MembershipProven senior HR leadership experience within a multi-property environment.

Strong commercial acumen, able to link people strategy to business outcomes and profitability in a hospitality setting.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels and build strong relationships in a diverse workforce.

Experience in designing and delivering high-impact learning initiatives and leadership development programmes.

Excellent Coaching and problem solving skillsStrong knowledge of Irish employment legislation, best-practice HR frameworks and modern people-management approaches.

Demonstrated expertise in managing change, fostering culture, and driving employee engagement in dynamic service organisations.A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work proactively across functions and contribute to the leadership team