HR Administrator

Are you passionate about people? We’re looking for someone special to join our Langdale team, as our HR Administrator on a part-time basis. (around 3 days per week)

Langdale Chase Hotel, which sits on the banks of beautiful Lake Windermere, has recently undergone a full and significant refurbishment and reopened its doors in November 2023. In that time the hotel has achieved 5 Star Status from the AA and been recognised in the prestigious Times Top 100 Places to Stay, ranked No.3, North of England Hotel of the Year and part of the AA Group of the Year 2025.

Your day to day;

• Administration of all recruitment activities including advertising vacancies, supporting managers with sifting and review of candidates, notetaking at interviews and undertaking right to work and reference checks
• Organising and running the property’s induction process, working alongside managers to create inductions plans, ensuring online mandatory training is completed and co-ordinating the completion of probation reviews.
• Ensuring that payroll administration is completed accurately using a dedicated payroll system. Managing the gratuities process and supporting the General Manager with payroll forecasts.
• Collating a weekly report for the General Manager highlighting key people metrics, i.e. starters, leavers, absence, open roles etc. Supporting with the absence management process.
• Co-ordinating the Company’s performance review process and training programme, linking in with the central People Team where necessary.
• Undertaking all people related admin tasks, including updating of People systems, drafting letters, note taking, completing reference requests and resignation acknowledgments.
• Supporting, co-ordinating and actively involved in engagement initiatives across the property.
• Support with disciplinary, grievance and performance related cases
• Supporting with the management of the staff house

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about others, brings positive energy to the team, and thrives on making a difference in people’s working lives. You’ll be a natural relationship builder – approachable, warm, and always ready to listen.

We’re open to flexible working arrangements and happy to chat about how this role can fit around your personal commitments.

What you’ll bring:

• A real passion for people and team engagement.
• Strong admin skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Confidence in communication – both written and spoken – with the ability to influence and support others.
• Great organisation and flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid computer skills – experience with systems like Fourth, Recruit Genie or CPL is great, but we welcome transferable experience too.
• Ideally, you’ll have a Level 3 HR qualification or equivalent experience (and if not, we’ll support you to get there).
• Experience in hospitality or a similar service-led environment is a bonus

We're looking for this role to be part time on 3 days per week, or equivalent. We’re happy to chat about how this role can fit around your personal commitments.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 after 5 years)
• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
• Pension & Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with your friends or family
• Bespoke training and development programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment