Group HR Manager - Luxury Hotel Brand

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury hotel brand is seeking an experienced Group HR Manager based in London. The role involves driving HR strategies, managing talent acquisition, and ensuring compliance across multiple locations. Ideal candidates will have senior HR experience in luxury hospitality and excellent leadership skills. This position offers the opportunity to shape the HR vision of a globally recognized brand.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HR role within a luxury hospitality brand.
• Strong understanding of corporate HR functions and on-property hotel HR operations.
• International exposure with culturally diverse teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute group-wide HR strategies aligned with luxury brand values.
• Lead HR initiatives for corporate teams and support international HR managers.
• Oversee talent acquisition, development, and succession planning.
• Drive employee engagement and performance management programmes.
• Ensure HR compliance across diverse legal jurisdictions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

HR compliance

Culturally diverse team management

Education

CIPD qualified or equivalent HR credentials

Job description

Group HR Manager – Luxury Hotel Brand

Salary: Negotiable

Location: Central London

Are you a HR leader with a passion for luxury hospitality and a flair for navigating both corporate and on-property environments? Join one of the world’s most prestigious luxury hotel brands as Group HR Manager, based in their London corporate office.

We are seeking a dynamic, commercially savvy Group HR Manager to drive the people strategy across a growing portfolio of internationally renowned hotels.Reporting to the Group HR Director, this pivotal role balances strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, supporting both the corporate leadership teams and international on-property HR teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to shape and execute group-wide HR strategies aligned with the luxury brand values.
• Lead HR initiatives for the London-based corporate teams, while providing guidance and support to international HR managers across multiple properties.
• Oversee group-wide talent acquisition, development, and succession planning, ensuring a world-class guest experience through a world-class team.
• Drive employee engagement, performance management, and L&D programmes that foster a culture of excellence.
• Ensure HR compliance across diverse legal jurisdictions and promote consistent people practices worldwide.
• Act as a strategic HR advisor during hotel openings, acquisitions, or major transformations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior HR role within a luxury hospitality brand.
• A strong understanding of both corporate HR functions and on-property hotel HR operations.
• International exposure or experience working with culturally diverse teams would be beneficial.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent HR credentials preferred.