Group People & Culture Project Manager

As the Group People & Culture Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving P&C initiatives and projects across our luxury hotel company. Reporting directly to the Head of People, you will collaborate with the P&C teams at each property, the Talent Team, the Learning & Development Team and other key functional areas in our business, to ensure the successful implementation of company-wide projects, policies, and procedures. You will have the
opportunity to make a significant impact by implementing value-add P&C initiatives, enhancing employee engagement, monitoring compliance, and delivering organisational effectiveness while upholding our commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• In partnership with the Head of People, assist with the development of the overall People strategy and activity plan to ensure the hotels are supported across all people areas and activities
• Lead and manage P&C projects from conception to completion, always ensuring alignment with company objectives and timelines and best in practice standards in all activities
• Oversee all aspects of HRIS in conjunction with the HRIS Project Manager, including engaging directly with the key external partner’s and managing these key relationships on a day to day basis
• Manage group payroll processes including all aspects of Head Office payroll processing
• Directly manage all aspects of the People & Culture department for Head Office Ireland and UK teams
• Collate and analyse periodical data from across the business, prepare monthly reports detailing trends and suggested actions
• Support organisational change initiatives by providing guidance, communication plans, and training programs to ensure smooth transitions and implementation
• Keep up to date with all relevant legislative changes in employment law in both Ireland and the UK, and bring suggested changes to Executive Team where appropriate
• Ensure consistent application of P&C policies and procedures across all properties, in compliance with local labour laws and regulations, via regular compliance checks/audits
• Utilise P&C metrics and analytics to assess the effectiveness of P&C programs and initiatives, and provide actionable insights to inform decision-making
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including property P&C teams, senior leadership, and external partners, to drive alignment and support for P&C projects and initiatives
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in P&C, and proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation
• Provide strong and inspirational leadership to identify, create and retain a happy, motivated team
• Conduct oneself in a professional, ethical manner always – providing an example for all team members to admire and follow

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in P&C/Human Resources, Hospitality Management (or related field), master’s degree or HR certification preferred
• Experience working in the hospitality industry, within luxury hotels, is highly desirable but not essential
• Multi-site P&C experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Solid understanding of P&C best practices, employment law, and regulatory requirements
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and metrics to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement
• Proven ability to lead change initiatives, facilitate training sessions, and build consensus among stakeholders
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a passion for driving positive change and making a meaningful impact on employee experience and organisational performance
• Clear understanding of the luxury hospitality employee lifecycle in a dynamic and ever-changing landscape
• A knowledge and understanding of current trends and how these are relevant to The Doyle Collection
• An ability to spot and understand emerging People trends in the hospitality industry and more widely in best employer practice

 

The benefits of working with The Doyle Collection

• 29 holiday days, including public holidays; increasing to 34 with our Length of Service programme
• Training programmes dedicated to your personal and professional development
• Free meals on duty with all day tea and coffee for the caffeine lovers
• Discounted hotel rooms in the UK, Ireland and USA for you, your family and friends
• 50% off food when dining with The Doyle Collection
• Give back to your chosen charity or community project with our #StepForward programme
• Reward and recognition programmes (earn bonuses, restaurant meals, overnight stays and extra days off!)
• Save money with our Cycle to Work scheme
• Plan for your future with our pension scheme options
• Great location with easy access to public transport
• Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and team get togethers
• Plus more ...

The Doyle Collection

The Doyle Collection is a carefully curated collection of eight Irish family-owned luxury and urban hotels located centrally in London, Dublin, Washington DC, Cork and Bristol. What binds our hotels together is the Doyle service ethos - a real warmth and thoughtfulness.

We are proud to say that The Doyle Collection has maintained it's listing as one of the 'Best Large Workplaces' with Great Places to Work since 2017. This accolade means that our people are part of a culture of continuous improvement, working for leaders who are committed to the working environment.

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At The Doyle Collection, where everyone is valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. All our team members have the opportunity to thrive with an equal opportunities employer.