Accor: People & Culture Manager — Pune, MH, India

About Accor

Accor operates in hospitality through hotels, restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Its employer material describes a collection of brands with different identities and a common focus on guest experiences. The business therefore brings together the service and operational functions needed to run hospitality venues, rather than offering one uniform hotel product. Its recruitment introduction emphasises opportunities across professions within hotels and other hospitality settings, reflecting the range of work involved in delivering those experiences.

The position and its setting

Accor lists People & Culture Manager in Pune, MH, India, under reference REF120359I. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 24 September 2026
• Brands: NOVOTEL

Responsibilities and work described

• As People & Culture Manager – Colleague Relations, you will help shape an colleague experience by partnering with leaders on employee relations, engagement, recognition, and workplace culture
• Through a visible and approachable presence, you will build relationships and champion Fairmont's culture of care and hospitality
• Building: relationships with colleagues and leaders through a visible presence across the hotel
• Serve as a trusted partner on employee relations, workplace concerns, and team success
• Coach leaders to create engaging, inclusive, and high-performing teams
• Leadership: investigations, conflict resolution, attendance, and performance management processes
• Drive colleague engagement, recognition, and culture-building initiatives
• Leadership: Employee Engagement Survey action planning and continuous improvement efforts
• Use colleague insights and workforce trends to enhance retention and engagement
• Quality / delivery: compliance with Fairmont standards and BC employment legislation
• Help create an workplace experience that supports guest experiences

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Human Resources or People & Culture experience, ideally within hospitality or a service-focused environment
• Success supporting employee relations and coaching leaders
• Communication skills with the ability to build trust at all levels
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential matters
• Organized, solutions-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced operation
• Passionate about engagement, culture, and creating colleague experiences

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Pune, MH, India

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another People & Culture Manager vacancy is not an offer for reference REF120359I; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

How to apply to Accor

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Accor posting below and match the title and reference REF120359I.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Pune, MH, India position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

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Practical preparation: compliance

Compliance experience should identify the business process, applicable internal controls and the work you performed. Explain evidence gathering, review, escalation or remediation where those were part of your role.

Relevant skills

• compliance
• hospitality
• guest services
• human resources
• communication