Director of Human Resources - Hotel Operations

Hong Kong Executive Search; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Executive Search is seeking a Director of Human Resources for a new 5‑star hotel in Hong Kong. You will oversee day‑to‑day HR operations for a 460+ room property and lead pre‑opening HR solutions with the Hotel GM.

You will formulate policies, manage talent acquisition, C&B, training, payroll, and budgets while aligning with Group HR direction and bilingual communication requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR management or equivalent.
• 7-10 years HR/C&B experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Hotel pre-opening experience is a plus and hands-on HR operations experience.
• Strong written and verbal English and Chinese; culturally aware.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; able to multitask under stress.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR functions including Talent acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Budgeting, Training & Development, Employee Relations, Performance Management and Payroll.
• Formulate HR policies aligned with Group HR direction and corporate initiatives.
• Lead successful implementation of HR programs and initiatives.
• Conduct HR cost and budget analyses and prepare reports for management review.
• Participate in ad hoc HR tasks as required.

Skills

HR Management

C&B

Pre-opening hotel experience

English & Chinese communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

Director of Human Resources - Hotel Operations

About the job Director of Human Resources - Hotel Operations

Company

A Hong Kong listed property investment and hospitality group.

Location

Hong Kong

Report to

Hotel GM & functionally to Group HRD

Job Summary

• Responsible for the overall day-to-day HR function and operation for a 460+ room new 5-star hotel to be opened in July in Hong Kong. Immediate priority is working with the Hotel GM to provide HR solutions for pre-opening.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR function which included but not limited to Talent acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Annual Budgeting, Training & Development, Employee Relation, Performance Management and Payroll Administration, etc.
• Formulate HR policies and guideline in accordance to Group HR direction.
• Responsible for successful implementation of corporate HR initiatives.
• Conduct HR cost and budget analysis, and prepare relevant reports for management review.
• Participate in any HR ad hoc tasks as required.

Requirements

• Degree holder of Human Resources Management or equivalent.
• 7-10 years of solid HR / C&B experience of which a minimum of 5 years of experience at supervisory level.
• With hotel pre-opening experience is a plus, hands-on HR operation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skill both in English and Chinese; cultural awareness.
• Strong analytical skills and numerical sense.
• Able to handle stress and multi-tasking.
• High proficient computers skills in MS Office and HRIS Systems.