People & Culture Executive

About Accor

Accor is a global leader in hospitality that embraces diversity and encourages employees to find roles that resonate with their individual personalities. The company commits to supporting continuous learning and growth, helping every employee find purpose in their work. By becoming part of Accor, you can actively contribute to shaping the future of hospitality while enjoying a fulfilling career journey.

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and empathetic People & Culture Executive to join our expanding team in Gurugram, India. This position is key to nurturing our organizational culture, boosting employee engagement, and creating a workplace where all employees feel appreciated and supported. The role involves partnering across departments to implement impactful people-centric initiatives that align with the company’s mission and ensure adherence to Indian labor laws and regulations. This opportunity is ideal for individuals eager to promote inclusive, forward-thinking, and supportive work environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute and oversee employee engagement and cultural programs that foster a positive and values-driven workplace atmosphere.
• Handle the entire recruitment process including job advertising, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and onboarding new hires.
• Address employee relations issues, facilitate conflict resolution, manage performance conversations, and implement disciplinary measures with openness and sensitivity.
• Administer HR information systems and maintain employee databases to guarantee accuracy and data integrity.
• Evaluate HR metrics and engagement data to detect patterns, derive insights, and suggest strategic enhancements.
• Organize employee wellness, recognition, and career development initiatives to inspire and retain high-performing employees.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Indian labor laws, employment policies, and organizational standards.
• Prepare and communicate HR reports, presentations and important messages to leadership teams and staff proficiently.
• Collaborate with department leaders to assess talent requirements and assist with workforce planning efforts.
• Plan and lead team-building exercises, workshops, and cultural events to encourage teamwork and inclusiveness.
• Protect confidentiality and manage sensitive HR topics with utmost professionalism and discretion.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a closely related discipline.
• Between 3 to 5 years of proven experience in HR operations, people management or recruitment.
• Strong background in employee engagement, cultural development and organizational projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Indian labor law, employment regulations and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in HRIS, applicant tracking systems and HR analytics software.
• Exceptional analytical capabilities to read, understand and apply HR data insights effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, including both verbal and written proficiency.
• Demonstrated multitasking ability with meticulous attention to details.
• Robust organizational and prioritization skills to meet deadlines and project demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and managing cultural diversity.
• Familiarity with employee wellness and mental health support initiatives.
• Background working in dynamic, rapidly growing or startup environments.
• Understanding of performance management frameworks and processes.
• Project management skills or certifications are a plus.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and data visualization tools.
• Expertise in conflict resolution and best practices in employee relations.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, or openness to obtaining professional HR accreditation.