People & Culture Manager

The 4*Bridge House Hotel Tullamore is one of Ireland’s most popular landmark hotels and is centrally located in the thriving midlands town of Tullamore at the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East. The Bridge House Hotel has an exciting opportunity for a People and Culture Manager to join their existing team.

The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support full-cycle recruitment for hotel
• Deliver a welcoming and structured onboarding experience including management of employee uniforms.
• Maintain personnel files, contracts, and HR documentation to a high standard.

Training & Development

• Ensure all training records are accurately updated through the group’s learning platforms (e.g. Dulann).
• Monitor compliance training and work with managers to achieve 100% completion rates.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, development, and internal progression.

Culture & Engagement

• Play a key role in promoting a positive, inclusive, and people-focused culture.
• Support engagement initiatives, staff communications, recognition programmes and Great Place to Work plans.
• Help foster a workplace environment where employees feel valued, supported, and included.
• Oversee the social events and activities calendar for employees

Employee Relations

• Act as a friendly and approachable HR contact for employees.
• Support investigations, performance discussions, probation reviews, and ER documentation.
• Provide guidance to managers on HR best practices and policies.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain HRIS data, absence records, rosters, and HR reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment law, GDPR, health & safety, and internal policies.

Operational HR Support

• Support payroll preparation by verifying clocking’s, new starter information, employee benefits and leaver records.
• Assist managers in meeting people-related deadlines and standards.

Projects & Group Initiatives

• Contribute to HR and culture projects as the hotel continues to expand.
• Support the development of new HR systems, processes, and initiatives across the property.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

· A Qualification in HR or related discipline, with CIPD qualification desirable.

· Minimum 2+ years in a senior role as HR Manager

· Strong communicator; and comfortable in contributing to the overall Hotel strategy.

· Hospitality industry experience and knowledge of Alkimii system is a strong advantage but not essential.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

· Leadership and communication skills.