HR Manager in Newbury

Job Ref: VIN1205

Branch: Monogram Head Office

Location: Monogram Collective, The Vineyard Hotel, Newbury

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5.30pm, hybrid

Hours per week: 40

Posted date: 26/08/2025

Closing date: 09/10/2025

Join the Journey of Luxury Hospitality Excellence

The Monogram Collective showcases a newly crafted collection of unique British stays, each with its own distinct charm. Our growing portfolio of luxury boutique hotels across England and Scotland includes iconic properties such as The Vineyard, Pine Trees, and Meldrum House. Steeped in heritage and reimagined for the curious modern traveller, our hotels celebrate individuality and the rich spirit of their surroundings.

We are looking for a dedicated, personable, and highly organised People Culture Manager to support the full employee lifecycle at our Vineyard Hotel.

Your Role at a Glance

Reporting to the Head of People Culture, you will ensure our people practices at the Vineyard Hotel reflect the high standards, professionalism, and service ethos of our brand. This role offers exposure to all areas of HR, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, systems, training, and the opportunity to contribute to exciting new initiatives and projects. This role may require occasional travel to other hotels within our collection.

Key Responsibilities

HR Advisory Management Support:

• Provide first-line HR support and guidance to managers and employees on policies, performance, conduct, and wellbeing.
• Coach new leaders on people management.
• Lead or support investigations and employee relations cases.

Employee Lifecycle:

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, and contract generation, whilst ensuring legal compliance across all stages of employment.
• Provide guidance on maternity, paternity, and flexible working and oversee leave entitlements and benefits.

Recruitment Development:

• Support end-to-end recruitment, including job posting, shortlisting, interviews, talent selection and conducting the offer process and induction.
• Coordinate appraisals and development planning, therefore contributing to succession planning and training needs analysis.

Employee Engagement Culture:

• Support employee engagement through initiatives, surveys, and recognition programs.
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned with luxury service standards, whilst supporting wellbeing, inclusion, and internal communication initiatives.

Systems, Reporting Compliance:

• Maintain accurate employee records and data across HR systems.
• Assist with workforce planning, reporting, and rostering insights.
• Support audits, health safety initiatives and compliance training delivery.

About You

This is a varied and fast-paced role that would suit someone who thrives on building strong relationships, excels in employee relations, and is confident advising managers and team members.

Essential Experience Skills

• Recent HR generalist experience post-qualification within 5-star standard hotels.
• Proven experience handling employee relations cases, including investigations and hearings.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to advise with confidence and discretion.
• Able to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic, guest-focused environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Previous experience in hospitality or luxury service environments.

Why Join Us?

At The Monogram Collective, you\'ll be part of a passionate and visionary team shaping and redefining luxury hospitality. We also offer:

• 30 days holiday
• Training and development from day one
• Employee events and celebrations
• Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP
• Access to gym, pools, and healthy meals while working
• External Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing App Wagestream
• £200 referral bonus

After your first 3 months:

• Access to our \"Treat Yourself Here\" discounts and wellbeing platform
• Recognition schemes and long service awards
• Complimentary overnight stay and dinner for two
• 50% discount in our restaurants
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
• Spa treatments and product discounts
• Life Assurance cover

Ready to Shape the Future?

Apply now and bring your expertise and passion for people to The Monogram Collective.

The Monogram Collective showcases a newly crafted collection of unique British stays, each with its own distinct charm. The Monogram Collective is a growing portfolio of luxury boutique hotels across England and Scotland, including iconic properties such as The Vineyard, Pine Trees, and Meldrum House.

Steeped in heritage and reimagined for the curious modern traveller, our hotels celebrate individuality and the rich spirit of their surroundings-inviting you to feel the story of every place you stay.