Human Resources Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the people function at a branded hotel in Brighton. You will manage the full employee lifecycle on-site, partnering with the General Manager and department heads to build a high-calibre team and an engaging workplace.

You will balance day-to-day HR operations with strategic initiatives to support hotel performance and guest experience, including recruitment, ER guidance, payroll liaison, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Proven HR management experience within a hotel or branded hospitality environment.
• Strong 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for the General Manager and 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.

Skills

HR management

UK employment law

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Hospitality experience

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

HRIS

Job description

HR Manager – Branded Hotel, Brighton

Location: Brighton Salary:

Competitive, dependent on experience

We are seeking an experienced and personable HR Manager to lead the people function at a branded hotel in Brighton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on HR professional to take ownership of the full employee lifecycle at a single, vibrant property, working closely with the General Manager and Heads of Department to build a strong, engaged team culture.

You’ll be a visible, trusted presence on-site, balancing day-to-day operational HR with longer-term initiatives that support the hotel's performance and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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