People and Culture Officer

The Bloomsbury Hotel is a family-owned luxury hotel with a proud reputation for exceptional hospitality and outstanding guest experiences. We are looking for a highly organised and people-focused People & Culture Officer to join the team at The Bloomsbury Hotel.

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the People & Culture function, providing support across onboarding, payroll administration, employee lifecycle administration and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, delivering exceptional service and ensuring a seamless employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the People & Culture department.
• Manage the onboarding process for all new employees, ensuring a positive and compliant start to their employment journey.
• Prepare contracts of employment, offer letters and all associated employee documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR systems are updated in a timely manner.
• Support payroll administration, including processing employee changes, absence records and payroll-related documentation.
• Coordinate uniform ordering, distribution and record keeping.
• Monitor right to work documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Assist with probation reviews, contract changes and employee lifecycle administration.
• Produce reports and maintain People & Culture data with a high level of accuracy.
• Support audits and ensure employee files and records remain compliant.
• Work closely with the Employer Engagement Executive to support key People initiatives and employee programmes.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on People & Culture processes and procedures.
• Assist with departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills:

• Previous experience within a People & Culture, HR or People Administration role.
• Strong payroll administration experience.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and positive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

The Perks of working for The Bloomsbury Hotel:

• TripAdvisor Incentives
• Upselling incentives
• Referral scheme
• 28 days of holidays (including public holidays)
• Free meals on duty
• 50% discount when dining with The Doyle Collection
• Discounted rates when staying in our hotels
• Training dedicated to personal development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts in selected stores and online shops
• Company pension
• Life Insurance

The Bloomsbury, London

Located in central London just minutes away from The British Museum, Theatreland, Soho and the designer boutiques and markets of Covent Garden, The Bloomsbury hotel sits at the heart of the historic and vibrant 18th century Bloomsbury. The Bloomsbury is the proud winner of 'Best Urban Hotel' in the 2017 Condé Naste Johansen's UK and Ireland Awards for Excellence.

 

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.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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.