National Talent & Culture Partner (Hotels)

Veriu Group | Veriu Hotels & Suites | Punthill Apartment Hotels; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriu Group is seeking a Head of Talent to lead end-to-end recruitment, build proactive talent pipelines, and partner with leaders across hotels nationwide. You will shape employer branding, onboarding, and talent development to support rapid growth in Australia.

The role requires a hotel or hospitality P&C background, strategic and hands-on execution, and willingness to travel for site openings and tours. Join a fast-paced team driving culture and ownership.

Qualifications

• Hotel or hospitality P&C experience (generalist)
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Willingness to travel nationally for openings and site tours

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior and business-critical roles.
• Build proactive talent pipelines for future workforce needs.
• Create partnerships with universities and hospitality networks.
• Bring employer brand to life across talent channels.
• Deliver onboarding and orientation programs for new hires.
• Coordinate talent development initiatives including Fast-Track and Rising Talent.
• Partner with leaders to improve hiring quality and succession planning.
• Support new hotel openings across Australia.

Skills

Recruitment

Stakeholder management

Employer branding

Talent pipelines

Onboarding

Job description

Veriu Group is seeking a Head of Talent to lead end-to-end recruitment, build proactive talent pipelines, and partner with leaders across hotels nationwide. You will shape employer branding, onboarding, and talent development to support rapid growth in Australia.

The role requires a hotel or hospitality P&C background, strategic and hands-on execution, and willingness to travel for site openings and tours. Join a fast-paced team driving culture and ownership.