Senior Human Resources Advisor

LRA Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior HR Advisor fluent in German to support a portfolio of hotels across Germany and Austria. This exciting role involves recruitment, employee relations, payroll management, and HR administration, all while working closely with stakeholders. With a focus on enhancing talent strategies and ensuring compliance, you will play a crucial role in shaping the HR landscape for a global hospitality company. If you are passionate about HR and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in HR at advisory level.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and German employment law.

Responsibilities

• Own the recruitment process, supporting hiring managers.
• Ensure seamless payroll operations with an outsourced provider.
• Advise on employee relations and manage HR administration.

Skills

HR Advisory

Employee Relations

Payroll Management

Recruitment

Fluency in German

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

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Location: Central London (hybrid, 3 days in office)

Salary: Up to £50,000 + benefits

Our client, a global hospitality company, is looking for a German speaking Senior HR Advisor to provide expert support to a portfolio of 6 hotels across Germany and Austria on a 13 month fixed term contract (due to end June 2026).

Working in a standalone capacity for the German and Austrian properties, the role reports into the HR Director for Europe and works closely with stakeholders across Germany and Austria. A true generalist role encompassing recruitment, employee relations, payroll management (alongside an outsourced payroll provider), and HR administration. The role will require occasional travel to locations across Germany (typically once every 1-2 months).

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the recruitment process, supporting hiring managers in attracting top talent.
• Ensure seamless payroll operations, collaborating with an outsourced provider.
• Advise on employee relations, supporting managers with disciplinary and development initiatives.
• Streamline HR administration, managing employee records and compliance.
• Enhance talent strategies, ensuring best practices in onboarding and retention.
• Travel occasionally to key locations in Germany (typically once every 1-2 months).

Key Requirements:

• At least 3 years’ experience in HR, now operating at an advisory level.
• Fluency in German, both written and verbal.
• CIPD L5 or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, German employment law, and payroll.

***LRA Search is acting as the recruitment agency for this role***

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Hospitality

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