People & Culture Leader, Branded Hotel — Brighton

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Brighton; Presencial; AUD 80.000 - 106.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the people function at a branded hotel in Brighton. You will own the full employee lifecycle and work with the General Manager and department heads to foster a strong, engaged team culture.

On-site role with a hands-on approach, balancing daily HR operations with longer-term initiatives that drive hotel performance and guest experience. UK employment law knowledge and CIPD level 5+ are required.

Formación

• Proven HR management experience within a hotel or branded hospitality environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.
• CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent experience).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable building relationships at all levels.
• Confident handling complex employee relations cases independently.
• Highly organised, with strong prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a genuine passion for hospitality and people.
• Familiarity with branded hotel standards and systems is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for the General Manager and all Heads of Department.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law, brand standards, and internal HR policies.
• Lead recruitment activity to attract and retain talent in a competitive Brighton hospitality market.
• Coach and support line managers on people management best practice.
• Drive employee engagement, recognition, and wellbeing initiatives across the hotel.
• Oversee HR administration, payroll liaison, and HRIS data accuracy.
• Manage training and development plans, including brand and compliance training.
• Support workforce planning and headcount budgeting.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across the hotel.

Conocimientos

HR management experience

UK employment law knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Hospitality mindset

Educación

CIPD Level 5 or above

Descripción del empleo

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the people function at a branded hotel in Brighton. You will own the full employee lifecycle and work with the General Manager and department heads to foster a strong, engaged team culture.

On-site role with a hands-on approach, balancing daily HR operations with longer-term initiatives that drive hotel performance and guest experience. UK employment law knowledge and CIPD level 5+ are required.