People & Culture Executive

Swissôtel Sydney is a premium five-star hotel situated in the vibrant center of Sydney’s business, retail, and entertainment district.

The hotel features 369 elegantly designed guest rooms and suites, offering a modern and sophisticated experience tailored to both business and leisure travelers. Guests can enjoy world-class amenities, including the award-winning Spa & Sport wellness center, a stylish restaurant and lobby bar, a fully equipped fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and eight cutting-edge meeting spaces—including a heritage-listed ballroom that can accommodate up to 400 guests.

As part of Accor’s Premium brands, Swissôtel Sydney is offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate People & Culture Executive to join our team.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Director of People & Culture, you will collaborate closely with our Heads of Departments (HODs) and Heartists to implement and support our Global Heartist Program.

This role is perfect for an experienced People & Culture generalist, with key responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Leading employee activation programs and engagement initiatives

• Conducting Heartist training sessions and other necessary training programs

• Managing the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding

• Assisting department managers with recruitment, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interview coordination, and reference checks

• Serving as a brand ambassador for the hotel, engaging with employees, potential candidates, and industry partners

• Handling administrative tasks related to People & Culture operations

This is a full-time, office-based role with a five-day workweek.

About You

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Excels in delivering exceptional service to our Heartists and industry partners

• Has prior experience in a similar role, ideally within the hospitality sector

• Possesses strong communication and organisational skills

• Maintains a professional and polished personal presentation

• Thinks creatively and brings innovative solutions to challenges

• Holds full-time work rights in Australia

What We Offer

• A fun and supportive work environment with a dedicated management team

• Exciting career growth and development opportunities within the hotel and across the Accor group

• A strong focus on work-life balance