Group HR Administrator
Location: Dublin (with regular travel to hotels across the Group)
Full-Time | Permanent
Join Our Growing Hospitality Group
At JMK Group, people are at the heart of everything we do.
We are a rapidly growing hotel management company operating a diverse portfolio of branded and independent hotels across Ireland and the UK, working with globally recognised brands including Marriott, Hilton and IHG, alongside our own unique hotel brands.
As our portfolio continues to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and people-focused Group HR Administrator to join our Group HR Team based in Dublin.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within hospitality HR, gaining exposure to all aspects of the employee lifecycle while supporting multiple hotels across the group.
About the Role
Reporting to the Group HR Director, you will provide administrative and operational HR support to hotels across Ireland and the UK. You will work closely with General Managers and departmental leaders, ensuring our HR processes are delivered efficiently and consistently.
The role is primarily based in Dublin; however, regular travel to our hotels throughout Ireland and occasional travel to the UK will be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide HR administration support across the full employee lifecycle.
- Coordinate recruitment administration including interview scheduling, offer documentation and onboarding.
- Prepare contracts of employment, letters and HR documentation.
- Maintain employee records, HR systems and personnel files ensuring GDPR compliance.
- Support onboarding and induction processes for new team members.
- Assist with probation review administration and follow-up.
- Coordinate right to work documentation and employment compliance checks.
- Support absence management administration including return-to-work documentation.
- Assist with disciplinary, grievance and investigation administration.
- Monitor mandatory training and compliance records.
- Prepare HR reports, trackers and management information.
- Support employee engagement initiatives and wellbeing programmes.
- Visit hotels to support HR projects, onboarding, training and operational HR requirements.
- Provide administrative support for HR meetings, projects and audits.
- Assist with employer branding and recruitment initiatives.
- Support the HR team with ad hoc projects as the business continues to grow.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about people and hospitality.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Professional, approachable and able to build relationships at all levels.
- Comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Flexible and willing to travel regularly between hotel locations.
- A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Discreet and able to handle confidential information with professionalism.
- Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Experience using HR systems is advantageous.
- Previous experience within hospitality would be beneficial but is not essential.
Essential Requirements
- Previous administrative experience (HR experience desirable but not essential).
- Flexibility to travel.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Company laptop and mobile phone.
- Opportunities for career progression within a rapidly expanding hotel group.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Exposure to internationally recognised hotel brands including Marriott, Hilton and IHG.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee discounts across our hotel portfolio.
- A supportive, collaborative and people-focused HR team.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity- No two days are the same—you'll gain experience across recruitment, employee relations, compliance, engagement, HR projects and hotel operations while working alongside experienced hospitality professionals.
If you're looking to build a rewarding career in hospitality HR and want to make a real impact across a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Work Location: In person
