We 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 will have a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You will learn from fellow experts and through award‑winning learning opportunities to achieve the highest standards of craft, service, leadership, and become a legend in your own story.
Benefits
* Complimentary stays with breakfast included in all 10 Dorchester Collection hotels
* 50% off at bars and restaurants within all Dorchester Collection hotels
* World class development opportunities
* Social events throughout the year
* Workday Lunches in the form of a prepaid contactless card
* Rental deposit loan, season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
* Exclusive access to a discount platform featuring 1000s of retailers
* Subsidised access to gyms, fitness classes and wellness experiences
* Complimentary laundry included
* Competitive retirement scheme
Responsibilities
* Manage the complete lifecycle of the candidate journey from initial requisition approval to offer negotiation, for all corporate office roles up to Director level
* Build strong, collaborative relationships with department heads to understand departmental needs, team dynamics, and desired candidate profiles, delivering timely hiring solutions
* Ensure an exceptional candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment process, reflecting Dorchester Collection values and commitment to talent and development
* Stay up‑to‑date on industry trends, competitor activity, and best practices and provide guidance on market trends and talent availability
* Manage recruitment agency relationships and create a preferred supplier list (PSL) of agencies
* Own the recruitment module on Talentsoft, ensuring accurate employee records are kept. Deliver user training, grant recruitment access to users, and maintain integrations between system and Broadbean/job boards, and own reporting on Talent KPIs
* Administer 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 events
* Represent Dorchester Collection during recruitment fairs and career events to attract and recruit top talent and increase brand awareness
* Initiate and maintain relationships and partnerships with relevant industry associations and academic counsel
* Monitor 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 pipelines
* Ensure candidates align with company values (Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together, Creativity)
* Promote and safeguard the corporate People function, supporting other functions within the team
* Work with the Employee Experience Manager on corporate office wellbeing initiatives
* Escalation point of reference for Employee Relations Issues in absence of Employee Wellbeing Manager, supporting with note taking or meetings
* Work closely with the Head of Talent on all talent‑related projects
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, based in our corporate office in Knightsbridge. Work from home on Fridays is possible.
Qualifications
* Previous experience in a Talent Acquisition or Recruitment role, preferably in a luxury environment
* People‑centric, inclusive mindset, ensuring diversity, inclusion and belonging is at the forefront of every recruitment decision
* Great written and verbal communication skills in English, able to present to large audiences
* Full competence across Microsoft Office programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
* High degree of attention to detail
* Organised and inquisitive, loves to create and continuously improve processes and ways of working
* Ability to establish and maintain professional interpersonal relationships, effectively consult and influence hiring managers, providing strategic advice
* Good time‑management skills and ability to prioritise heavy workload to meet business needs; manage multiple/high‑volume tasks and projects
Desirable Skills
* Previous experience using an ATS or HRIS is preferred but not required
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