People & Culture Manager

People & Culture Manager

Midlands Park Hotel – Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Full-Time | Senior Leadership Team

Purpose:
At Midlands Park Hotel, our purpose is Creating incredible experiences for all—our guests, our teams, and our community. As the People & Culture Manager, you will play a pivotal role in bringing this purpose to life by cultivating a people-first culture grounded in trust, inclusivity, growth, and care.

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Director of People & Culture and working closely with the Hotel General Manager, you will lead the People & Culture function at Midlands Park Hotel, supporting a team of high-performing professionals across all departments. This is a dynamic, strategic, and hands-on role that blends HR operations with meaningful cultural leadership.

You will champion our values:

• Care – Caring for our guests and for each other is at the heart of everything we do.


• Always Getting Better – We challenge ourselves to improve every day


• Doing the Right Thing – We do the right thing even when no one is watching.


• Energy & Drive – We bring positive energy and drive to our roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and implement people strategies aligned with business goals, embedding our values across the employee experience.


• Culture & Engagement: Lead initiatives that foster a culture of inclusion, trust, and belonging. Encourage allyship at every level and create space for brave and meaningful conversations.


• Team Development: Drive talent development and succession planning, supporting high-potential internal talent through personalised learning journeys and leadership coaching.


• HR Innovation: Leverage technology and best practice to continuously improve HR services. Identify and trial new approaches in areas such as wellbeing, recognition, and feedback.


• Employee Relations: Act as a trusted partner to managers and team members, navigating complex and sensitive conversations with emotional intelligence and clarity.


• Wellbeing & Inclusion: Champion wellbeing initiatives and inclusive practices, working with community and sector partners to promote diverse hiring and support underrepresented groups.


• Compliance & Policies: Ensure full compliance with Irish employment law and company policy, maintaining accurate records and managing audits where required.


• Operational Excellence: Oversee contracts, benefits, and other core HR processes with precision and care, supported by HRIS systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a HR/People & Culture Manager role, ideally in hospitality or a fast-paced service environment.


• Deep understanding of Irish employment law and HR best practice.


• Confident facilitator and communicator with the ability to lead workshops, briefings, and development programmes.


• A natural relationship builder with strong coaching, mediation, and mentoring skills.


• Experience in leading change initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.


• Courageous and compassionate leadership style, with a commitment to inclusion, fairness, and open dialogue.


• Passion for innovation and curiosity about the future of work and people practices.


• CIPD qualification or relevant MSc/Postgraduate studies desirable.

What We Offer

• A purpose-led, values-driven culture that celebrates growth, connection, and creativity.


• Continuous professional development including access to QQI and industry-leading training.


• Educational Assistance Policy


• Free Gym & Pool Membership and personal program


• Active wellbeing programmes, volunteering opportunities, EAP and community engagement.


• A collaborative and supportive leadership team who care deeply about people.


• Bonus Scheme


• Discounted Car Park Rates


• Free meals and tea/coffee while on duty. 

Join us and be part of a hotel where people don’t just stay—they belong.

Midlands Park Hotel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.