The Grand Hotel Birmingham

Birmingham’s Grand Hotel on Colmore Row is housed in one of the city’s most iconic buildings.

This landmark Grade II* listed building has been brought back to life combining beautifully restored classic and original Victorian features with modern service and style that compliments a vibrant and diverse Birmingham in the 21st century.

The Grand Hotel features 185 bedrooms and extraordinary suites, a glamorous cocktail bar, a buzzing New York style restaurant, and eight magnificent meeting and event rooms - as well as the spectacular, Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom.

People and Culture Assistant Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is an exciting opportunity for a HR generalist with operational and strategic experience to support the department in all things People & Culture.
You’ll positively and proactively coach our leadership and management teams to help support and develop our whole operation of 200+ team members.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Assist the running of the People and Culture department by supporting the People and Culture Manager and working with the P&C Administrator to develop and champion the people strategy.
• Support the day-to-day HR operation, including employee relations, performance management, absence management and the employee life cycle.
• Coach and support managers on employment law and best practice.
• Be responsible for recruitment of various roles and levels across the hotel, coaching managers on process and supporting the recruitment process from start to finish.
• Monitor and maintain reporting on time attendance, hours worked, compliance with visa restrictions.
• Build relationships across all departments and enable strong communication lines with supervisors and managers.
• Maintain a strong relationship with third parties including Universities, Colleges, Charities and Hospitality / HR Industry Networking events.
• Lead and take part in culture engagement activities to contribute to a happy working environment and promoting all of our employees to have fun and be themselves at work

Benefits:

• Competitive colleague and friend & family rates for overnight stays at the hotel
• 50% employee discounts on food and beverage at hotel outlets
• Access to our exclusive benefits portal, which includes extensive discounts on retail, travel and leisure activities
• Employee Referral scheme, get financially rewarded for introducing a friend or family member to our team
• Free meals on duty in our dining facilities
• Access to Hospitality Action, our Employee Assistance programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Rewards and recognition for living and breathing our company values
• Monthly employee recognition and rewards programme
• Regular team appreciation events, including regular employee parties throughout the year
• Career development opportunities – including access to apprenticeship programmes
• Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay
• Uniform provided