Recruitment and Training Officer

About the job

Company Description

The Woodward, Geneva's first all-suite hotel, enjoys a privileged location on the pristine shores of Lake Geneva. A true urban retreat, it seamlessly blends the warmth of a private residence with the refinement and sophistication of one of the city's most exclusive addresses.

Behind its iconic Belle Époque façade, meticulously reimagined by renowned architect Pierre-Yves Rochon, The Woodward offers 26 exceptional suites, each thoughtfully designed to reflect the beauty of its surroundings while providing unparalleled comfort and elegance.

Guests are invited to indulge in a world of wellbeing, vibrant social experiences, and outstanding culinary excellence. The hotel is home to three distinctive dining venues by The Bastion Collection, including the only two-MICHELIN-starred restaurant in Geneva, L'Atelier Robuchon, the seasonally inspired Le Jardinier, and the lively Bar 37.

Job Description

In the heart of Geneva, facing Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, The Woodward is a unique address where hotel excellence combines with a deeply human approach to service.

A member of Auberge Collection, our establishment cultivates sincere, personalised and intuitive hospitality, driven above all by the women and men who bring it to life every day.

Convinced that our guests' experience begins with that of our employees, we wish to welcome our future Recruitment and Training Officer to our Talent & Culture team.

Your mission
Reporting to the Talent & Culture Director, you will play a key role in attracting, integrating and developing our talents, while actively contributing to living our corporate culture.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage recruitment from identifying needs to integrating new employees
• Write and publish attractive adverts on our various recruitment channels
• Identify, approach and select talents in collaboration with managers
• Conduct interviews and support operational managers in their decisions
• Develop partnerships with hospitality schools and employment stakeholders
• Contribute to the visibility of our employer brand and propose innovative initiatives to attract new talents

Training & Skills Development

• Participate in the development and deployment of the annual training plan
• Coordinate internal training programmes and those of Auberge Collection
• Lead training sessions, notably around our culture, values and service philosophy
• Support managers in identifying the development needs of their teams
• Monitor training and measure its effectiveness
• Encourage internal mobility, development opportunities and skills sharing

Integration & Employee Experience

• Organise and lead the onboarding journeys of new talents
• Bring our corporate culture to life from the very first moments of the employee experience
• Participate in Talent & Culture initiatives aimed at strengthening engagement and sense of belonging

Engagement & Internal Communication

• Design, organise and lead internal events promoting conviviality, recognition and team cohesion
• Manage our Instagram account dedicated to employees, creating authentic content that highlights our teams, their successes and key moments in the hotel’s life
• Participate in internal communication and contribute to promoting our corporate culture daily
• Be proactive in developing new initiatives fostering engagement, sharing and sense of belonging

Job Benefits:

• A luxurious working environment on the shores of Lake Geneva
• A warm and dynamic atmosphere
• A human-sized team
• Discounts at our The Woodward outlets
• Laundry service
  Preferential rates on stays within the Auberge Collection group

Qualifications

PROFILE SOUGHT

• Experience: You have a background in Human Resources, hotel management or an equivalent field. Ideally, you have a successful first experience in recruitment and/or training, preferably in luxury hospitality.
• Personality: You enjoy creating connections, discovering new personalities and helping to reveal talents. Curious, autonomous and organised, you demonstrate creativity and are proactive.
• Languages: You are fluent in French and English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of a third language would be a plus.
• Availability: As soon as possible.

Why join us?
Joining The Woodward means entering an environment where Human Resources are not limited to processes but actively participate in culture, engagement and collective success.

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, bring your ideas forward and contribute concretely to an employee experience worthy of our hospitality promise.

Additional Information

At Auberge, we are passionate about our mission to be the best-loved operator of one-of-a-kind luxury properties and experiences. We are storytellers and story-makers, delivering simple pleasures and creating unforgettable memories. Born in Napa and inspired by the most relaxing places in the world, we prize simplicity, comfort, and beauty. Whatever role we play in Auberge, and wherever we work, we all live by the view that our core purpose is to enrich people’s lives. If you feel that our approach is aligned with your own passions and beliefs, then please talk to us about becoming part of our family. Please visit https://auberge.com/ to learn more about our Collection.

Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge.

If you feel that our approach is aligned with your own passions and beliefs, then please talk to us about becoming part of our family.