HR Officer (w/m/x) / Orient Express Sailing Yachts

Company Description

About Orient Express

Artisan of travel since 1883, Orient Express sublimates the art of travel with its luxury trains, hotels, and sailing yachts. The brand has just launched its first hotel, Orient Express La Minerva, in Rome – which will be followed by Orient Express Venezia at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in 2026. The experience continues with the recent launch of La Dolce Vita Orient Express train, followed by Orient Express Corinthian in 2026, the first of two Orient Express Sailing Yachts, and finally, the return of L’Orient Express train to railways. Since 2022, Orient Express is part of Accor Group’s leading collection of luxury brands with a century-old legacy in the hotels and fine- dining sectors. In 2024, Accor and LVMH entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Orient Express. Follow the journey at @orientexpress on Instagram or visit the website at 

About Orient Express Sailing Yachts

140 years after the launch of its first luxury trains, the Orient Express legend continues with the launch of the world's largest sailing ships, the  Orient Express Corinthian . A revolution in maritime history, and a fabulous project that pushes back the limits of what is possible. The result of a unique French partnership between Accor, the world leader in hospitality, and Chantiers de l'Atlantique, the world's leading cruise ship builder. This extraordinary sailing ship of the future, with its spectacular interiors, will set sail in 2026.

Job Description

At Orient Express Sailing Yachts, the HR Officer supports the HR Business Partner in the day-to-day management of human resources and helps implement the company’s HR processes.

Serving as a key point of contact for employees and managers, he or she is involved in every stage of an employee’s career—from recruitment to onboarding—while overseeing HR administrative tasks.
In a rapidly growing international environment, this position offers a cross-functional perspective on human resources and actively contributes to the development of the HR function within Orient Express Sailing Yachts.

Key Responsibilities

Personnel Administration

• Prepare and track employment contracts, amendments, and administrative documents;
• Ensure that employee files and HR databases are kept up to date;
• Assist with the administrative tracking of new hires, transfers, and departures;
• Track medical checkups;
• Manage meal vouchers and other employee benefits;
• Prepare and submit the necessary payroll data in collaboration with relevant service providers and contacts;
• Respond to employees’ day-to-day administrative requests.

Recruitment

• Help coordinate recruitment efforts for the headquarters and operations teams;
• Track applications and schedule interviews;
• Coordinate communication between candidates and managers;
• Help draft and post job openings;
• Contribute to improving the candidate experience.

Payroll Management

• Collect and verify variable payroll components (bonuses, absences, overtime, transportation, etc.).
• Ensure that payroll data is submitted to the accounting firm on a monthly basis in accordance with the schedule.
• Verify preliminary pay stubs and coordinate corrections with the accounting firm.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and personnel administration.

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Organize the onboarding process for new employees;
• Coordinate the various stages of onboarding with the relevant teams;
• Prepare the documents and tools needed for new hires upon arrival;
• Participate in initiatives aimed at strengthening employee engagement and experience.

HR Support

• Support the HR Business Partner (HRBP) in implementing HR projects;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes;
• Help produce HR reports and metrics;
• Monitor HR best practices as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of human resources administration
• Knowledge of recruitment processes
• Basic understanding of payroll and time management
• Proficiency with office software
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Discretion and respect for confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, ability to work independently, and team spirit
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Degree in Human Resources or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in a generalist HR role
• Fluent in French and in english