People Assistant – Burgh Island Hotel
Location: Burgh Island, Devon | Full-Time (40 hrs/week, Mon–Fri with some weekend availability)
Salary: Starting from £30,000
Be part of something extraordinary.
Burgh Island Hotel is an iconic Art Deco retreat, steeped in history and renowned for timeless luxury. With a bold vision for the future, we’re building not only an exceptional guest experience—but an outstanding place to work.
We are looking for a resilient, personable, and proactive People Assistant to join our small but ambitious HR team. Working closely with the HR Manager and partnering with all Heads of Department, you’ll help shape a culture of excellence, growth, and continuous improvement across the island.
What you’ll do:
* Be a trusted point of contact – Provide first-line HR support to employees and managers, offering guidance on policies and procedures while escalating complex issues appropriately.
* Coordinate recruitment and onboarding – Ensure a seamless candidate and new starter experience through professional, timely communications and documentation.
* Drive operational excellence – Oversee HR administration including contracts, compliance checks, personnel files, rota tracking, and staff timekeeping.
* Support people processes – Assist with investigations, grievances, and disciplinaries with sensitivity and professionalism.
* Deliver training and development support – Help coordinate induction, upskilling workshops, and development planning with line managers.
* Manage staff accommodation logistics – Oversee arrivals, departures, maintenance needs, and coordination with cleaning teams.
* Work with data and systems – Maintain accurate HR systems and reports, analyse people metrics, and support data-driven decision-making.
* Support payroll and compliance – Prepare and submit payroll data in collaboration with our external provider, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
* Contribute to HR projects – Identify areas for improvement and help implement initiatives that enhance employee experience and operational efficiency.
What we’re looking for:
️ Strong HR administration experience, ideally in hospitality or a similar fast-paced environment
️ Excellent working knowledge of Excel and HR systems – you’re confident managing spreadsheets, data analysis, and streamlining processes for efficiency.
️ A people-first approach – personable, approachable, and passionate about service and team culture
️ A self-starter who takes initiative and handles sensitive matters with care and discretion
️ Organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable – able to juggle priorities and remain calm under pressure
️ A desire to learn and grow – this role offers significant development potential in HR and leadership
Why Join Us?
* A rare opportunity to work in one of the UK’s most iconic and atmospheric hotels.
* A tight-knit, welcoming team in a truly unique setting.
* Competitive pay and perks, plus the chance to live and work somewhere extraordinary.
* Discounted food and drink across the hotel.
* High-quality, free staff meals when on shift.
* Gratuities paid monthly.
* Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing support.
* A chance to be part of something special, where every detail matters.
* Plus, other great benefits!
Please note: This is a non-residential position. Applicants must be able to reliably commute.
To apply, please email recruitment@burghisland.com including.
* A short summary of why you believe you would be a great fit for the role
* A copy of your CV
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