Group HR Generalist

Job Ref: DAL2790 Branch: Dalata Hotel Group - Central Office Location: Central Office / Dublin Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 39 Posted date: 03/09/2025 Closing date: 27/09/2025 Dalata Hotel Group - Group HR Generalist Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, this role seeks to provide core HR support to Dalata's Central Office team and will be a main point of contact for the Group's senior stakeholders. The role will provide an opportunity to gain exposure to strategic Group initiatives and corporate-level communication while also maintaining strong operational depth. This role will require a high level of internal stakeholder engagement, a strong understanding of Group priorities, and a desire to play a key role in a busy corporate office. Responsibilities: Recruitment and Selection Manage recruitment activity for Central Office Responsibility for the onboarding and induction process Learning, Development and Talent Drive the development and training culture for Dalata's Central Office Conduct training needs analysis where required Coordinate a varied calendar of training and development short courses Coordination of Central Office development programmes Employee Engagement Creating and implementing the engagement plan for Central Office Manage the annual employee engagement survey process Plan and lead Central Office town hall meetings Business Partnering / Employee Relations Involvement in end-to-end employee relations processes Build relationships with key stakeholders in order to understand team needs and influence strongly Compliance / Health & Safety Ensure compliance with all eligibility requirements (e.g. visas, permits, etc) HR Operations Primary owner of Alkimii system for Central Office, maintaining all employee HR records Ensure Alkimii rostering and holiday balances are up to date Manage HR administration and respond to requests for information (contracts, letters, etc) Manage monthly payroll for Central Office Act as the primary point of contact for HR-related queries Maintain consistent standards in policy development and implementation Manage Zendesk for Central Office and maintain up to date policy library Recommend and implement HR systems and tools that improve efficiency and data accuracy Compensation & Benefits Evaluate current compensation structures, recommend improvements, and ensure competitive and equitable practices Provide support for annual bonus cycle and salary reviews Coordinate staff rewards (vouchers, gifts, etc) Project work / other Driving charity engagement and other DEI initiatives as directed by the Group Social Impact Manager Supporting organisational design and change processes Office management and logistics Event planning About Us Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe. Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers. Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process. Dalata Hotel Group is Ireland's largest hotel group. We're excited to be rapidly growing in the UK and have recently expanded into Continental Europe. We have a large portfolio of wonderful hotels in over 17 cities, making Dalata Hotel Group your ideal choice for your next role in hospitality. At Dalata, our ambition is to be as welcoming and rewarding to our staff as we are to our guests. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.