HR Manager - Hospitality: People-First Leader

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Gym access

Hotel discounts

Employee assistance

Car parking

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel is seeking an experienced HR Manager who places people at the heart of the business to lead all aspects of the employee lifecycle. You will partner with hotel leadership to drive a positive culture, manage recruitment, learning, engagement and compliance, and develop teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

This is a hands-on role in a world-leading hospitality group, offering career development and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional with strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Confident advisor with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing employee relations cases independently.
• Proactive and organised approach with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the hotel's HR strategy in line with business objectives and company standards.
• Act as the primary HR advisor to managers on employee relations, performance and people matters.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding and talent acquisition across all departments.
• Drive associate engagement, wellbeing and recognition initiatives.
• Lead learning, development and succession planning programmes.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies and HR best practice.
• Oversee HR systems, reporting, payroll administration and people metrics.
• Coach and develop managers to build engaged and high‑performing teams.
• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture where associates can thrive.

Skills

People management

Employee relations

Communication skills

Organised

UK employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel is seeking an experienced HR Manager who places people at the heart of the business to lead all aspects of the employee lifecycle. You will partner with hotel leadership to drive a positive culture, manage recruitment, learning, engagement and compliance, and develop teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

This is a hands-on role in a world-leading hospitality group, offering career development and a competitive package.