Human Resources Officer Southwark, England
Job description
Belmond is seeking a Human Resources Officer, based in London, to support the HR Department for all Belmond Trains & Cruises products across the division. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team with a passion for excellence and storytelling in travel, a strong cultural awareness and an unswerving approach to maintaining standards. Reporting to the Divisional Director of Human Resources, the ideal candidate will be a great communicator and team player, unfailing in your support of all HR activities while juggling a variety of duties. These range from recruiting and onboarding new staff to assisting with Learning & Development initiatives and implementing employee welfare programmes.
About the products
Belmond whisks guests away on evocative adventures across land and water. The legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express journeys between captivating European cities. Sister train British Pullman runs lavish day excursions from London. Royal Scotsman offers thrilling escapes in the Scottish Highlands. Eastern & Oriental Express connects ancient wonders and cosmopolitan cities in Southeast Asia. On the water, Les Bateaux Belmond luxury barges cruise through Burgundy, Champagne and Provence.
About the role
The HR Officer provides a key role in supporting all functions of the HR department. Responsibilities include processing employee data and keeping records up to date, administering employee benefits and assisting in the hiring and onboarding process. Flexibility is essential as you provide support to both employees and management on daily HR-related matters. One day you may be communicating with other departments to support business workflow, the next creating job adverts, sourcing candidates and organising interviews, and the next conducting probationary reviews and exit interviews. You will need to monitor, track and run reports on HRIS systems and manage various HR software tools, as well as assist with all aspects of Learning & Development initiatives. You will be involved in organising events, such as team building, wellness days and awards evenings, and will be required to travel to our products for onsite HR-related matters.
About Belmond
Belmond is part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.
Belmond has been a pioneer of exceptional luxury travel since 1976. Its portfolio extends across 24 countries with 46 remarkable properties that include the illustrious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train, remote beach retreats like Cap Juluca in Anguilla, Italian hideaways such as Splendido in Portofino, and gateways to natural wonders such as Hotel das Cataratas beside Brazil’s Iguassu Falls. From trains to river barges, safari lodges to hotels, each unique property has a distinctive story, personality and identity, with a personalised team to match.
The essence of the Belmond brand is built upon its heritage, craftsmanship and genuine, authentic service. We treasure history while looking to the future. We embrace community spirit and believe in responsible, sustainable tourism. As part of our Think Global, Act Local approach, we prioritise purchasing food from sustainable sources, run and support educational programmes and follow sustainable practices to reduce our impact on the environment.
Belmond and you
When you join Belmond, you become part of a global family. We ask you to embrace our Belmond Behaviours, follow our directives and reflect the ethos of our group. In return, we ensure our employees enjoy just as many memorable moments as our guests. Benefits include the Discovering Belmond programme, which offers team members complimentary accommodation at Belmond hotels, discounted rates for our trains, cruises and safaris, and discounted food and beverages. More importantly, we support you in your career. We make a point of investing in your development and wellbeing to help you reach your full potential.
Requirements
- At least 2 - 3 years experience in a similar role.
- CIPD qualification (desirable).
- Proven experience in employee relations.
- Methodical and accurate work practice essential.
- Strong organisational skills.
- High levels of attention to detail and degree of accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of employment legislation and regulations - advantageous.
- Effective Human Resources administration skills.
- A good understanding of HR functions and best practices.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is essential. Additional language skills would be a plus.
Benefits
- Hybrid working system- three days in the office and two days working from home.
- Group Income Protection & life insurance.
- Pension fund.
- Discover Belmond programme.
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