People & Culture Manager

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The People & Culture Manager leads human resources activities at Pullman Hamilton, supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, workplace culture, and compliance with New Zealand employment law. The role generally requires proven HR experience, preferably within hospitality or another fast-paced service environment, strong knowledge of employment legislation, excellent communication skills, discretion, and the ability to advise managers confidently. The successful candidate is expected to be approachable, commercially aware, organised, and capable of balancing employee wellbeing with operational needs. Experience with HR systems, talent development, workforce planning, and change management would be valuable. A relevant HR qualification or equivalent practical experience is typically preferred.

About the employer

Pullman Hamilton is a premium hotel operated under the Pullman brand, part of Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups. Located in Hamilton, New Zealand, the hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, conference delegates, and local events. Pullman hotels are positioned around contemporary accommodation, professional service, dining, meetings, and experiences designed for modern travellers. Accor operates a broad international portfolio of hotel, resort, and lifestyle brands, providing career opportunities across accommodation, food and beverage, operations, sales, finance, and people and culture. The company promotes professional development, inclusion, employee wellbeing, and internal mobility through its global workforce. At Pullman Hamilton, the People & Culture Manager would contribute to a positive workplace culture while supporting the hotel’s operational performance and guest-service standards.