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