Human Resources Advisor in Torquay

Hotel Indigo Torquay is looking for a Human Resources Advisor to join our growing team and bring the Hotel Indigo values to life!

You'll support the day-to-day running of the HR function, including administration, HR processes, colleague initiatives, events, projects and policy guidance for managers.

This is a part‑time role: 24 hours per week, based onsite at Hotel Indigo Torquay, with flexibility on working days and shifts dependent on business needs.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Support the People Plan and help create a positive colleague experience.
• Coach and advise managers on HR policy, performance, retention and colleague matters.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and the first 90 days for new colleagues.
• Help identify talent and development opportunities, including early careers activity.
• Use HR systems and data to track activity, share insights and support decisions.
• Deliver colleague survey activity, action planning and consistent HR standards.
• Improve HR processes and ways of working, monitoring progress against objectives.

To succeed as an HR Advisor, you will need:

• At least 2 years’ HR Advisor/generalist experience, ideally in hospitality, retail or another fast‑paced service environment.
• CIPD Level 5 is desired but not essential, a good understanding of UK employment law and best practice is essential for this role.
• Confidence advising managers and finding practical, people‑focused solutions.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, resilient and confident approach, with the ability to work independently.
• Confidence using HR systems, reporting and data to support decision‑making.
• A clear passion for building a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

• Financial security – £21,000.00 per annum based on a 24‑hour contract, guaranteed hours, paid overtime, a free meal on shift, paid holidays and enhanced sick pay. Tronc paid monthly if in eligible role.
• Growth and development – extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice. IHG has been recognised as a ‘Best Employer 2025’ in the UK by Mercer.
• Colleague perks – worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B while on employee rate, generous friends and family rate. Discounts through our portal on supermarket shop, experiences and retailers.
• Wellbeing – generous maternity/paternity pay, employee assistance programme available 24/7 and access to mental health first‑aiders.

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.