Job Ref: DAL2548
Branch: Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
Location: Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane, Dublin
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Posted date: 11/08/2025
Closing date: 13/09/2025

ASSISTANT HR MANAGER

Are you looking for the next step in your hospitality career? With access to the Dalata Academy, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your skills through comprehensive training courses designed to support your growth.
This position provides an excellent chance to collaborate with experienced team members in a nurturing environment. As a leader, you will inspire your team to create memorable guest experiences, drive performance, and foster a strong culture of teamwork. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to advance your career, we invite you to seek a career at Dalata Hotel Group!

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 worldwide, bringing more people better experiences. 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 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 ensure our employees get the learning they need 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.
At Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane, we’re always dedicated to experiences that are all about you.
Located in the heart of Dublin, a short stroll from the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Dublin’s Docklands, it’s a place that has everything from food, culture and entertainment. Make the most of your stay at our Club Vitae Leisure Centre, with one of the largest swimming pools in Dublin city along with a separate kids pool. If you want to explore the area, we’re conveniently located within walking distance of the city centre, and Pearse DART station which connects you across the whole of Dublin

Requirements:

• 2 years in an HR role, ideally in a hotel or customer-focused environment.
• A 3rd-level qualification is desired but not essential.
• Experience in driving employee engagement.
• Experience in payroll and cost management.
• Ability to develop build relationships and influence with all levels of the business.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and related legislation.
• Excellent communication interpersonal skills

• Manage all recruitment selections for the property, including internal hiring, new hire onboarding and succession planning
• Help drive training and development and guide staff on internal development programmes.
• Ensure a consistently high level of employee engagement within the hotel.
• Proactively manage IR and ER issues.
• Maintain employee compliance standards for the hotel, including proper HR Records and documentation.
• Manage Payroll through the HRIS system and monitor the payroll budget regularly.

Requirements:

• 2 years in an HR role, ideally in a hotel or customer-focused environment.
• A 3rd-level qualification is desired but not essential.
• Experience in driving employee engagement.
• Experience in payroll and cost management.
• Ability to develop build relationships and influence with all levels of the business.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and related legislation.
• Excellent communication interpersonal skills.