Assistant HR Director - Luxury 5* Hotel in London

Assistant HR Director – Luxury 5* Hotel in London

Up to £75,000 + 20% Bonus

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and commercially minded HR professional to play a key role within the hotel's senior HR leadership team, supporting the delivery of the people strategy and helping shape an exceptional workplace culture.

Working closely with the HR Director and wider senior leadership team, you will have a broad remit across all areas of HR, combining strategic input with hands-on operational leadership in a dynamic, high-profile luxury hospitality environment.

As Assistant HR Director, you will act as a key partner to the HR Director, supporting the day-to-day leadership of the HR function and ensuring the effective delivery of all people-related initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the development and implementation of the hotel's HR strategy and people agenda.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to department heads and senior management on all HR-related matters.
• Overseeing employee relations, providing guidance on complex cases, investigations and performance management.
• Supporting recruitment, talent management and succession planning across the hotel.
• Driving employee engagement, retention and colleague wellbeing initiatives.
• Leading and supporting learning and development initiatives, ensuring colleagues have opportunities to grow and progress.
• Ensuring HR policies, procedures and practices remain compliant with UK employment legislation.
• Supporting workforce planning, payroll coordination and labour cost management.
• Championing the hotel's culture, values and luxury service standards.
• Leading, coaching and developing members of the HR team, ensuring a proactive and service-focused approach.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a senior HR management position within luxury hospitality or a high-end hotel environment.
• Currently operating as an Assistant HR Director, Head of HR or an established HR Manager ready to take the next step.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and employee relations.
• A commercially aware HR professional who understands the operational demands of a luxury hotel.
• Confident partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing at all levels.
• Passionate about colleague engagement, talent development and creating a positive workplace culture.
• A hands-on, approachable and visible leader who leads by example.
• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.