People & Culture Manager

The Hoxton is gearing up for another milestone moment as it prepares to open its very first hotel in Scandinavia in the Norwegian capital of Oslo . Known as one of the greenest cities in the world, Oslo balances access to pristine nature with parks, Fjords and Forests with a rich cultural heritage in art, modern architecture and maritime history.

We’ll be calling the New Government Quarter our home but first we need to pull together a team to help us bring the Hox to a brand new market. The Hoxton, Oslo will be home to 144 bedrooms of varying sizes, three unique restaurant and bar concepts including an all-day dining destination, a speciality restaurant and a cocktail bar. It will also feature The Apartment, The Hoxton’s signature meetings & events concept space

We are seeking an experienced People and Culture Manager for The Hoxton, Oslo .

In order to review your application, we invite you to apply with an English version of your Resume please.

You will be responsible for recruiting the team in our pre-opening period, to implement our policies locally for our newest property and thereafter take responsibility for the day-to-day support to managers for a successful Hox operation and team.

Responsibilities

Be a true partner to the business for anything that relates to looking after their teams, providing advice & guidance.; Implement and manage our policies, processes, and procedures, ensuring we are compliant with local employment law in all areas.; Position our brand as an employer of choice through effective recruitment strategies that attract talent and build a talent pool for effective succession planning within the business.; Work with heads of department on putting in place development opportunities & paths for the team, with input from our Director of L&D.; Keep the culture of the hotel alive by embedding The Hoxton values, promoting a fair, safe and inclusive environment and leading initiatives that engage and empower the team.; Drive our talent review process from coffee chats, annual reviews through to talent and career management.; Lead activities under “Do More”, our global initiative to work with local charities & community projects in the cities we call home.; Support managers on employee relations and performance management cases.; Work with the central team on European/Global projects and rollouts. We want to hear your ideas and get your input on how to design effective initiatives and deliver innovative solutions.

Requirements

Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you, no clones in suits here.; Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.; You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.; You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.; You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.; If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.; You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.; You'll come with 2+ years’ experience across all aspects of human resources within the hospitality industry.; If you’ve previously opened a hotel that’s a big plus, you’ll need to be comfortable recruiting high volume.; You’re passionate about bringing out the best in other people and are full of ideas you want to try in achieving that goal.; Experience dealing with legal and performance issues.