Head of People and

1117266
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Mayo
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Human Resources
  • Industry

    Property & Real Estate
  • Pay

    70/80K + benefits

Head of Human Resources

Your new company
This position is within the retail and entertainment industry.

This position entails a senior management role focused on guiding the organisation through a phase of innovative expansion and beneficial transformational change, while also ensuring operational efficiency and the delivery of exceptional customer experiences. Success in this role requires a dynamic and visionary HR leader who can inspire, manage, and motivate team members to achieve the highest standards of performance.

Your new role
  • Cultivating an organisational culture that embodies its core values and mission is essential, achieved by promoting an inclusive workplace. Initiatives should be implemented to foster an environment that prioritises employee wellbeing, thereby enhancing the overall employee experience and contributing to a positive workplace atmosphere.
  • In this position, you will be tasked with the development, leadership, and execution of a strategic human resources plan aimed at nurturing a performance-driven culture. This culture will ensure that all objectives and targets are consistently met through ongoing and strategic training and development efforts.
  • You will also play a key role in fostering a strong organisational culture by exemplifying the values and behaviours that promote employee engagement, thereby enhancing organisational commitment and improving staff retention.
  • Your responsibilities will include establishing a performance-oriented culture throughout the organisation, overseeing the continuous enhancement of the Performance Review and Development framework.
  • This will empower leadership to effectively motivate and guide operational teams in regularly assessing performance standards, enhancing development and engagement processes, innovating, and creating standard operating procedures to boost performance and surpass targets.
  • Additionally, you will manage HR policies, employee relations, recruitment, benefits, training, and compliance, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and legal standards.
  • You are expected to set high expectations, promote operational excellence, and exemplify accountability, integrity, and ethical conduct.

What you'll need to succeed
  • Exhibit exceptional communication abilities both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, while maintaining a proactive stance.
  • Be approachable, personable, and energetic, upholding the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Possess a people-oriented mindset, demonstrating accessibility and openness to team members, and consistently willing to listen, assist, and provide support.
  • Capable of writing as needed, as well as planning and overseeing the development and upkeep of training programs for all staff levels.
  • Possess knowledge and experience in implementing innovative ideas to enhance employee engagement.
  • Highly organised, innovative, and results-oriented, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • A degree or master's in Human Resources or a related field is required, with a CIPD qualification being desirable.
  • Experience in a senior HR Manager role is essential.
  • Strong communication skills are necessary, along with the ability to contribute effectively to the overall strategy of the hotel/Estate.
  • Experience and knowledge within the hospitality industry are required.
What you'll get in return
  • Health Care for Individuals
  • Pension from 4 – 10% depending on age
  • 25-day holidays
  • Life Assurance
  • Free parking

  • What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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