People and Culture Coordinator

People & Culture Coordinator (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Novotel & ibis Tainui Hamilton | 30 hours per week (flexible)

Join the team at Novotel & ibis Tainui Hamilton, two vibrant hotels in the heart of Hamilton CBD overlooking the Waikato River, with a combined 343 rooms across both properties.

We’re looking for a people-focused People & Culture Coordinator to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. This role supports both hotels and plays a key part in delivering a positive, inclusive, and well-organised workplace culture.

This is a part-time role (30 hours per week, Monday to Friday), with flexibility to increase hours for the right candidate.

About the role

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, you’ll provide hands-on support across core HR functions, health & safety administration, and sustainability reporting. You’ll work closely with leaders and team members across both properties, ensuring people processes run smoothly and compliantly.

Key responsibilities

• Responding to People & Culture enquiries and managing employment contracts and correspondence
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes
• Assisting with staff events, engagement initiatives, and internal communications
• Maintaining accurate employee records and compliance documentation
• Supporting payroll processes and timesheet administration
• Coordinating learning & development scheduling and record-keeping
• Providing Health & Safety administration support, including documentation and reporting
• Supporting sustainability administration and reporting across both hotels
• Building effective working relationships with leaders and teams across both properties

 

About you

You’re organised, approachable, and love working with people. You’re comfortable juggling multiple priorities and take pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in a similar HR / People & Culture coordination or administration role
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• A natural ability to connect with people at all levels
• A high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and HR systems
• A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn and grow

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

What is in it for you:

• Work alongside passionate industry professionals!
• Accommodation, F&B & partner benefits Internationally
• Accor Paid Parental Leave Policy
• Refer a friend bonus

This Hotel is managed and not franchised.