HR Administrator - Slieve Donard Hotel

At the foot of the Mourne Mountains, bordered by golden strands of beach and renowned Royal County Down Golf Club, sits Slieve Donard, a landmark of grand Victorian style beloved by families, golfers, and holidaymakers - it's a place where hospitality comes to life.

We exist to create a positive and supportive workplace where every team member can thrive. As an HR Administrator, you will assist in making that happen through a warm welcome for new starters, smooth onboarding, accurate administration, and reliable day-to-day support. By looking after our people and helping them feel valued, informed and supported, you will contribute to the unforgettable experiences they create for every guest.

At the core of everything we do are ourREACH People Values:

• Respect- We treat every guest and colleague with kindness and dignity.
• Excellence- We go the extra mile in pursuit of outstanding service.
• Accountability- We take ownership of our actions and follow through on our promises.
• Cooperation- We work together as one team to deliver the best experience.
• Honesty- We act with integrity and transparency at all times.

We believe in teamwork, positivity, and a passion for great service. We empower our people to bring their whole selves to work and treat every interaction with care and respect.

This is a great opportunity for someone with administrative or HR experience who wants to broaden their knowledge across the full employee lifecycle. Working closely with managers across multiple sites, you'll provide essential day-to-day HR support while gaining hands-on experience across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and wider people initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting recruitment activities, including coordinating interviews, preparing offers and arranging onboarding.
• Welcoming new team members and supporting onboarding and induction.
• Managing employee lifecycle administration, from new starters and contract changes through to leavers.
• Maintaining accurate, confidential and up-to-date employee records.
• Providing administrative support for employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Supporting employee engagement and People & Culture initiatives.
• Managing the issuing and inventory of team uniforms.
• Building positive relationships with external partners, including colleges, schools and universities.
• Providing general HR administration and helping to keep our people processes running smoothly.
• Playing an active role as aPeople & Culture Champion across the Resort.

We're looking for someone who ispositive, proactive and genuinely enjoys working with people.

You'll be comfortable managing a busy workload, have a keen eye for detail and enjoy building strong working relationships with colleagues at all levels.

You'll have:

• Previous administration experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The confidence to manage multiple priorities and work independently across multiple sites.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office; experience using HR systems would be an advantage.
• A proactive attitude and genuine willingness to learn and develop.
• Flexibility to travel between sites when required.

It would be great if you also have

• Previous experience working within an HR or People & Culture function.
• Experience supporting recruitment or employee relations activities.

We recognise and reward the hard work and dedication of our team with a competitive benefits package, including:

• Uniform
• Meals whilst on duty
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Discounts on hotel stays and dining for you and your loved ones
• Exclusive shopping discounts via our benefits platform

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Diversity and inclusion are key to our REACH values.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Proof of documentation will be required in line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

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