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From a Reception job to leadership: How passion drives success in hospitality

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About Orient Express

• Artisan of Travel since 1883 Orient Express is a legendary brand, steeped in history and loved by past, present and future generations. Representing the pinnacle of ultra-luxury hospitality within Accor Group, this brand is currently going through exciting phases of rebirth and expansion
• Orient Express embodies the refined nomadic spirit of travel, inviting each traveller to a place where the journey is the destination. Bringing awe-inspiring travel experiences to a new generation of adventurers, its exceptional portfolio includes The Orient Express, with its original carriages reimagined as the new embassy of French luxury, Orient Express La Dolce Vita, a train embodying the 'Made in Italy' way, Orient Express Silenseas - the world’s largest sailing ship and the Orient Express hotels coming to Rome and Venice
• Progressively shaping the future of luxury hospitality, Orient Express is focusing on employees’ journey and growth

Considered as the beloved capital of the Orient Express legend, Rome is the home to the first Orient Express hotel, La Minerva. Orient Express, in partnership with the Italian luxury hotel group Arsenale S.p.A, has entrusted the interior architecture and artistic direction of the hotel Hugo TORO. The former Palazzo Fonseca is a sumptuous 17th-century palace with a huge, majestic façade. A place of memory still adorned with its Roman columns, sculptures by Rinaldi Rinaldo, a disciple of Casanova, and the fascinating goddess Minerva. A new décor and interior inspired by the Roman domus and the riches of the “Eternal City” was revealed with a new touch of contemporary elegance

Reporting to the General Manager, the Senior HR Manager will spearhead the development and execution of strategic HR initiatives to foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the hotel attracts, retains, and develops top talents while maintaining a culture of excellence, engagement, and growth. The Senior HR Manager will assess organizational needs, develop and implement talent & culture solutions in employee relations, compensation, benefits, recognition, administration, and colleague wellness

Leadership & Strategy Implementation:

• Define and pilot HR strategy aligned with your GM and in coherence with Orient Express, Arsenale and the identity of O.E La Minerva
• Lead and oversee daily HR operations: recruitment, L&D, career path, personnel administration and payroll cycle
• Manage performance and Learning & Development initiatives to upskills the teams and reach high standards
• Assess organizational needs and develop aligned HR solutions and continuous improvement plan
• Manage all talent systems and provide support and training to HR and operational teams
• Maintain a labour regular dialogue with work council and union representatives and ensure labour law compliance
• Support & collaborate with Orient Express and Arsenale functional roles
• Employee Relations and Workplace Culture:
• Ability to attract and retain our talent, with responsibility to onboard and welcome all our new talents
• Promote positive colleague relations through open communication, trust, mutual respect, and a well-being work environment