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