People & Culture Executive (Pre-Opening) – Mercure Melbourne La Trobe Street

Mercure Melbourne La Trobe Street is a brand new 4-star hotel joining the Accor network. Situated at 488 La Trobe Street in the heart of West Melbourne, the hotel is ideally located near key Melbourne landmarks including Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, Docklands, and Marvel Stadium.

This exciting new property will deliver a unique guest experience defined by spacious design, natural light, and modern convenience.

We now have an extraordinary flexible part-time opportunity for a People & Culture Executive, to support the hotel through its critical pre-opening phase and successful launch.

As the People & Culture Executive, you will play a key role in delivering guidance and support to all team members, throughout every stage of the employee lifecycle. You will champion our Heartist culture, fostering engagement, diversity and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and team members, providing expert advice and guidance on people related matters.
• Support department leaders in recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring adherence to company standards and best practices.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives, including on the job programs and online learning modules.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, Accor primary policies and employment legislation.
• Maintain accurate team member records and produce monthly reports on recruitment, training, turnover, and people related matters.

You are an adaptable and innovative People and Culture professional, eager to make an impact in a fast-paced environment. Your ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple priorities will be key to your success.

You will also have:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a People & Culture / Human Resources capacity. Hospitality experience and pre-opening experience is desired.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian employment legislation, and a working knowledge of HIGA is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work well independently.
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.

About the Mercure Brand – Charming | Dynamic | Local

Inspired by Mercury, the Roman god of travellers, Mercure hotels are more than just a place to stay – they’re a gateway to local discovery. Since 1973, Mercure has connected guests with the true essence of their destination, blending high-quality standards with authentic local experiences. With over 950 hotels in 60+ countries, each Mercure hotel delivers a warm, immersive atmosphere where guests feel both at home and inspired to explore. From locally influenced design to a passion for regional food and culture, every stay celebrates the unique spirit of place.

Why work for Accor?

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. With 5400+ Hotels across 110+ countries, the opportunities to grow your career are endless!

• ALL Heartist Membership - Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts - Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program - Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
• Build Your Network - With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide

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/ Diversity, equity and inclusion are paramount to us and our ambition is to attract, recruit, develop and promote talent.