Hotel HR Manager — People & Culture Leader

COREcruitment Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in Brighton is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the people function at a branded hotel. You will manage full employee lifecycle, partner with General Manager and Heads of Department, and drive people strategies on site.

The role balances day-to-day HR with long-term initiatives to support guest experience and hotel performance. CIPD Level 5 or equivalent and strong knowledge of UK employment law are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven HR management experience in hospitality or hotel environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent professional qualification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable engaging with leaders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for General Manager and Heads of Department in the hotel.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law, brand standards, and HR policies.
• Lead recruitment to attract and retain talent in Brighton's hospitality market.
• Coach line managers on people management best practices.
• Drive employee engagement, recognition, and wellbeing initiatives on site.
• 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, championing DEI across the hotel

Skills

HR management

UK employment law

Interpersonal communication

CIPD Level 5

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

COREcruitment Ltd in Brighton is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the people function at a branded hotel. You will manage full employee lifecycle, partner with General Manager and Heads of Department, and drive people strategies on site.

The role balances day-to-day HR with long-term initiatives to support guest experience and hotel performance. CIPD Level 5 or equivalent and strong knowledge of UK employment law are essential.