Assistant Director of People and Culture (HR)

The Peninsula London, superbly located at 1-5 Grosvenor Place in Belgravia, overlooks Hyde Park Corner, the Wellington Arch, Green Park, and the gardens of Buckingham Palace. We are seeking to hire an enthusiastic, passionate and experienced Assistant Director of People and Culture who has hands on experience supporting an HR function that is strongly focused on people, well being and a culture of service. 

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• The Peninsula Hotels espouses luxury service, dedication to our customers, and commitment to our employees
• Play a central role in driving the Culture

Key accountabilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of people goals and strategies that serve to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent which enables the successful implementation of hotel objectives.
• Oversee the rewards and benefits function, ensuring the hotel remains abreast of market benchmarking to ensure the operation is competitively placed as an attractive employer.
• Support the Heads of Departments with HR matters such as documentation, operational people support, on-boarding, right to work checks etc.
• Supporting and foster a culture of brand service and implementing group HR and brand initiatives.
• Represent the HR department for coaching, performance, disciplinary and grievance meetings.
• Deputise in the absence of Director of People and Culture.

General requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a HR Manager in the luxury, tourism, or hospitality segments
• Strong people leader with natural ability to engage with stakeholders
• Working knowledge of UK labour law
• Brings creativity to work, highly adaptable, naturally positive with a fun attitude
• Fluent English language proficiency
• Exceptional personal presentation as this role will be a brand ambassador
• Effective communication and counselling skills

We are delighted to receive your resume and will liaise directly with suitable applicants.