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 workplace
- A proactive, hands‑on approach with a genuine passion for hospitality and people
- Familiarity with branded hotel standards and systems is an advantage

Job Tenure: Permanent

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📌 Human Resources Manager – Branded Hotel, Brighton – Brighton
🏢 Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment
📍 Brighton