People & Culture Specialist – HR Administration & Talent Acquisition

About the role

We are looking for a People & Culture Specialist to join the newly opened Orient Express La Minerva hotel in Rome. Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, you will ensure smooth HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle while supporting talent acquisition and onboarding in a luxury hospitality environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update all HR records, both digital and physical, ensuring compliance with Italian labour legislation.
• Prepare and manage employee lifecycle documentation, including offer letters, contracts, onboarding packets, and off‑boarding paperwork.
• Conduct HR briefings for new hires, introducing them to internal programmes and procedures.
• Oversee leave and absence management, tracking holidays, sick leave and permits, and advising managers on balances.
• Support talent acquisition activities, from posting vacancies to coordinating interviews and assisting with on‑boarding of new talent.
• Handle staff extra/on‑call requests and coordinate with the HR admin team for accurate record‑keeping.

Required profile

• Proven experience in HR administration within a hospitality or luxury service setting.
• Strong knowledge of Italian employment regulations and HR best practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly with employees at all levels.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a historic luxury brand launching its first hotel in Rome.
• Dynamic, multicultural environment with close collaboration across departments.
• Professional development within the Accor Group luxury portfolio.