Senior Hotel HR Leader - Talent, Engagement & Compliance

Trs Staffing Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Cape Town seeks an experienced Hotel Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions. You will manage recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee engagement while ensuring compliance with labour laws. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of HR experience, particularly in luxury hospitality, and a deep understanding of the Cape Town labour market. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical aid contribution

Pension/provident fund contribution

Annual performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of HR experience, at least 5 years in a large hotel or luxury hospitality.
• Experience leading multicultural teams, with a focus on guest service.
• Strong understanding of the Cape Town hospitality labour market.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Partner with operational leaders to support and align teams with the hotel's values.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and hospitality-specific HR requirements.

Skills

HR best practices

Labour law

Recruitment

Talent management

Performance management

Employee relations

Training & development

Conflict resolution

Coaching

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Valid South African ID

Job description

A leading hotel in Cape Town seeks an experienced Hotel Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions. You will manage recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee engagement while ensuring compliance with labour laws. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of HR experience, particularly in luxury hospitality, and a deep understanding of the Cape Town labour market. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.