Group Assistant Human Resources Manager - Maternity cover

Join Seymour Hotels as our Group Assistant Human Resources Manager. Be part of a workplace where every team member is valued, supported, and empowered. We're proud to have been recognised as the Spotlight Award Wellbeing Winner at Jersey's Best Workplace 2025, reflecting our commitment to looking after our people. In this role, you'll help build on that success - driving high-quality HR practices, boosting engagement, and supporting our teams to thrive.

At Seymour Hotels, we're a family-owned business that genuinely cares about every colleague. We know that when our people feel proud, respected, and fulfilled, they deliver extraordinary experiences for our guests. Guided by our open-door policy and core values - integrity, respect, compassion, positivity, enthusiasm, and humility, we foster a culture where everyone can grow, belong, and shine.

Your Role: Reporting to the Group HR Manager, you will provide both operational and strategic HR support across all our hotels. You'll be the trusted point of contact for managers and teams, helping them navigate people matters with clarity and fairness. You'll also mentor HR colleagues, champion consistent, values-driven practices, and ensure our people-first culture thrives across all properties.

This role is ideal for a hands-on, high-energy professional who loves to get stuck in and make things happen. You'll connect big-picture HR goals with the day-to-day realities of our teams - offering guidance on complex situations, leading initiatives, and making a tangible difference every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing employee matters, including grievances and disciplinary situations, with care and fairness.
• Coaching and supporting HR colleagues and managers to help them grow and succeed.
• Leading and contributing to a variety of people-focused projects, collaborating across the business.
• Ensuring HR practices are consistent, high-quality, and aligned with our values across all properties.
• Supporting the implementation of new policies that improve engagement and the working environment.
• Taking the lead on HR projects and driving them forward.

We're looking for someone who:

• Brings solid HR expertise, ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified or with extensive experience in busy head offices or creative environments.
• Has a strong understanding of Jersey employment law and the confidence to handle sensitive or complex cases fairly.
• Builds trusted relationships at every level and is approachable, influential, and collaborative.
• Enjoys coaching and developing others, providing practical guidance and constructive feedback.
• Is tech and data savvy, using HR tools to improve processes and the employee experience.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.
• Looks for root causes, solves problems creatively, and implements practical solutions.
• Shows initiative, goes the extra mile, and tackles challenges with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Communicates confidently and clearly, whether facilitating meetings or presenting ideas.

Benefits:

• Team Building and Fun (Summer Family BBQ, Annual Colleague Party, Colleague Talent Show, Beach games and surfing lessons, Movie Nights, etc.)
• Community Engagement and Giving Back (Participation in Charity Event, Jersey Marathon, Car Boot Sales, Beach Clean Up, Green Team, etc.)
• Financial Stability: A competitive salary, Online retail discount platform through 'Hospitality Action/ The Benefit Hub' giving our team members access to hundreds of discounts.
• Referral Scheme 'Introduce a Star' where you can earn extra money.
• Visit Jersey Team Pass - Free pass into local visitor attractions.
• Recognition and Career Development: Diverse training and development opportunities—including in-house and external courses, access to the CLP/Access platform, and departmental cross‑training.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• Employee social events and Long Service Awards.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Company sickness benefit scheme - After 6 months, Free Flu vaccination, 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme 'Hospitality Action', 'Hospitality Action/Spectrum Life' wellbeing platform.
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Discount Gym Rates.
• Holiday days.