People & Culture Officer

We’re looking for a People & Culture Officer to join our People & Culture team. Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is London’s most iconic address. It’s another world; a world of oriental luxury and the most attentive service. A world that’s all about our guests.

As a People & Culture Officer at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, we expect from you:

• Supporting managers and colleagues with employee relations matters, including performance management, probation reviews, investigations, and wellbeing conversations, helping to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Deliver a seamless colleague journey by managing People & Culture administration across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and promotions to benefits, payroll changes, compliance, and employee records, ensuring every detail reflects our luxury standards.
• Attract and welcome exceptional talent by supporting recruitment activities, sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, managing onboarding, and ensuring every candidate receives a memorable and professional experience from first contact to first day.
• Champion colleague engagement and recognition by helping to organise employee events, celebrations, awards, communications, and wellbeing initiatives that bring our culture to life and strengthen colleague connections across the hotel.
• Ensure compliance and operational excellence by maintaining HR systems and records, managing right-to-work checks and DBS processes, supporting reporting requirements, and ensuring all People & Culture practices meet legal and company standards.

To be a successful People & Culture Officer candidate, you will/must have:

• Previous experience in a People & Culture role, ideally within hospitality or a customer-focused environment.
• A passion for people, with the ability to build positive relationships and provide exceptional support to colleagues and managers.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to handle sensitive and confidential matters professionally and discreetly.
• Proficiency in HRIS and ATS systems, preferably Workday and ADP, combined with a proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Our commitment to you:

• Learning & Development: Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay: When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Health & Colleague Wellness: Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans: When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.
• Access to discounts and deals with over 500 popular high street retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
• 50% F&B & Spa discount on property.
• Special MO discounted rate at Anytime Fitness gyms across the world (£30 per month or £300 per annum).
• Complimentary Westfield Healthcare cash plan, children added at no extra cost.
• Colleague Experience Stay in-house with breakfast included upon completed probation.
• Friends & Family hotel rate and Spa discount.
• 1 paid Charity Day per year to dedicate to a charity of your choice.
• Season ticket loan & cycle to work scheme.
• £750 recruitment referral bonus.
• Free meals on duty & uniform dry-cleaning services.
• Increased holiday entitlement with Length of Service, up to 33 days off.
• Subsidized podiatry sessions with our incredible Bastien pedicurists.
• Free Life Assurance benefits whilst in service.
• Access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Recognition Programmes.
• Social, wellbeing, charity, and sporting events throughout the year.

SUSTAINABILITY AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK, LONDON: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is a proudly certified Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) hotel. Corporate responsibility values are deeply ingrained in Mandarin Oriental’s culture, and sustainability implications are carefully considered with every decision across the Group, aligning our sustainable development efforts with the industry criteria set out by the GSTC. We strive for a better future for the next generation. Protecting the environment, people and communities are the fundamental pillars to which we devote our efforts. We are very proud of the initiatives our colleagues have implemented to help us on the path to achieving our sustainability goals, such as single-use plastic elimination, ethical supply chain and procurement, community and colleague engagement, technology practices and waste reduction. We are committed to doing the right thing, every day.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is better for everyone. Bringing individuals together is essential to the long-term success of our people, our business and the societies and economies in which we operate. All colleagues, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, background or religion, should be treated fairly and with respect, should be given equal opportunities, and be valued for the contributions they make in their roles. No form of bullying, intimidation, discrimination or harassment of others will be tolerated.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK: Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.