People & Talent Specialist
23 hours ago
London
Who we are Our Hotels We work with some of the most talented and unique individuals in our business, who always ensure the extraordinary guest experience of Dorchester Collection and the hotels within it. It is, after all, our people that bring our vision to life. As a member of our Dorchester Collection Family, we will support your development by nurturing your personality, creating a transparent culture of trust collaboration and appreciation. Supported by our annual personal development planning, tailored learning opportunities and our Academy programs you will be a part of creating a bespoke experience. Treasured by guests. Cherished by employees. Celebrated worldwide.Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy. The basis of We Care is to create an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA, reflected by our core values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process, such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself, please email careers.dc@dorchestercollection.com so that we can discuss how we can support you through the process. Please note that we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries about update Reference 2026-6275 Your future, our legacyHotelDorchester CollectionDivision & DepartmentCorporate Office - People & CultureJob TitlePeople & Talent SpecialistContract TypePermanentStatusFull timePosition OverviewWe care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a People & Talent Specialist, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You’ll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.What you'll getAs a People & Talent Specialist, at Dorchester Collection, here are just some of the great benefits you will receive: Complimentary stays with breakfast included in all 10 Dorchester Collection hotels 50% off at bars and restaurants within all of our Dorchester Collection hotelsWorld class development opportunitiesSocial events throughout the yearWorkday Lunches in the form of a prepaid contactless cardRental deposit loan, season ticket loan and cycle to work schemeExclusive access to a discount platform featuring 1000s of retailersSubsided access to gyms, fitness classes and wellness experiencesComplimentary laundry includedCompetitive retirement schemeWhat you'll doManage the complete lifecycle of the candidate journey from initial requisition approval to offer negotiation, for all corporate office roles up to Director levelBuild strong, collaborative relationships with department heads to understand their departmental needs, team dynamics, and desired candidate profiles, delivering timely hiring solutionsEnsure an exceptional candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment process, reflecting Dorchester Collection values and our commitment to talent and developmentStay up-to-date on industry trends, competitor activity, and best practices in hospitality industry and beyond, and provide guidance on market trends and talent availabilityManage recruitment agency relationships and create a preferred supplier list (PSL) of agenciesOwn the recruitment module on Talentsoft, ensuring accurate employee records are kept. When needed, you will deliver user training, and grant recruitment access to users, and maintain integrations between system and broadbean/job boards, and own reporting on Talent KPIsAdminister all assessments for recruitment across all levels in the corporate office, and for key property roles (Talent Plus, Saville)Plan and execute school recruitment strategies, develop communication materials, plan events, and design and order collateral for recruitment eventsRepresent Dorchester Collection during recruitment fairs and career events to attract and recruit top talent and increase brand awarenessInitiate and maintain relationships and partnerships with relevant industry associations and academic counselsMonitor Dorchester Collection careers inbox fielding inquiries and referral CVs, acting as the first point of contact for all things recruitment Own the Dorchester Collection Alumni Programme, and any additional talent pipelinesOur values of, Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As People & Talent Specialist you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life and ensure the candidates we select are aligned to these valuesA key member of the People and Culture team, the People & Talent Specialist will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the corporate People function, supporting other functions within the teamWork with the Employee Experience Manager on corporate office engagement initiatives Escalation point of reference for Employee Relations Issues in absence of Employee Experience Manager, supporting with note taking or meetingsThe items shared are the essence of a day in the life of the People & Talent Specialist but we’ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our Collection. You will work closely with the Head of Talent in all Talent related projectsThe hours of operation for this role are Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm, based in our corporate office in Knightsbridge. You are able to work from home on Fridays.What you'll bringEssential Skills:You have previous experience in a Talent Acquisition or Recruitment role, preferably in a luxury environmentYou have a people centric, inclusive mindset, ensuring diversity, inclusion and belonging is at the forefront of every recruitment decisionCommunication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great written and verbal communication skills, and can present to large audiences in EnglishFully competent across all Microsoft Office programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OutlookA high degree of attention to detailA naturally organised and inquisitive person, someone who loves to create and continuously improve processes and ways of workingYou are able to establish and maintain professional interpersonal relationships, effectively consult with and influence hiring managers, providing strategic adviceGood time management skills and ability to prioritise a heavy workload to meet the needs of the business. You are able to manage multiple/high volume tasks and projectsDesirable Skills:Previous experience using an ATS or HRIS is preferred but not required Position locationJob LocationUnited KingdomLocation3rd Floor, 1 Knightsbridge SW1X 7LX London