HR Manager [Maternity Cover]

Interim HR Manager (Maternity Cover)

Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Competitive Salary (DOE)

Fixed Term Contract | Full Time (40 hours per week)

Standard office hours (flexibility available)

An established hotel in Derry is seeking an Interim HR Manager (Maternity Cover) to lead and manage all aspects of Human Resources within a busy hospitality environment.

The successful candidate will oversee recruitment, employee relations, compliance, training, performance management, and payroll coordination, ensuring HR practices support operational excellence and exceptional guest service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment including sourcing, interviewing, onboarding and training


• Promote positive employee relations and manage grievances, disciplinary and dispute resolution processes


• Design and implement training initiatives to enhance performance and service standards


• Manage performance review processes and support department heads with staff development


• Ensure compliance with employment law, company policies and brand standards

About You

• CIPD Qualified


• Third level qualification (HR or Business preferred)


• 3–5 years’ experience as a Senior HR Generalist / HR Advisor


• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills


• Confident managing confidential and sensitive matters


• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)


• Experience within hospitality or fast-paced environments desirable

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary


• Employee of the Month / Year recognition


• Staff rates across Hilton brand hotels (rooms & F&B discounts)


• Use of leisure facilities


• Staff training and development


• AXA Insurance discounts


• Company pension scheme


• Free staff meals on shift


• Departmental reward incentives