Kennedy Business Services Ltd | Hospitality HR Manager

Kennedy Recruitment is proud to partner with an exciting new hotel development in Belfast, set to open in early 2025, to support the recruitment of their senior leadership team. We are recruiting for an HR Manager. This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead and shape the people strategy for a new hospitality venture in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. The position offers a competitive salary, alongside excellent benefits. Perfect for an experienced HR professional with a background in hospitality, looking for a new challenge! Your Duties: Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the hotels overall business objectives. Create and execute staff training programmes, fostering a culture of service excellence and continuous development. Manage employee relations, providing guidance and support to both staff and management on HR policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, including GDPR and health and safety standards. Lead performance management processes, including appraisals, feedback sessions, and career development planning. Monitor HR metrics and prepare reports to support data-driven decision-making. Promote a positive and inclusive working environment, driving employee engagement and retention strategies. Provide HR support during pre-opening phases, including organisational design and role structuring. Service Standards: Champion a people-first approach, ensuring employee well-being and satisfaction are prioritised. Stay ahead of industry trends, introducing innovative HR practices to attract and retain top talent. Ensure HR policies and procedures are clear, accessible, and consistently upheld across the property. Foster an inclusive, fair, and productive workplace, adhering to best practices in people management. Health & Safety: Collaborate with management to ensure a safe working environment for all staff. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and provide guidance on health and safety regulations. Participate in fire drills and ensure HR practices align with operational risk management protocols. Your Profile: Proven experience in the hospitality sector, with 310 years of HR experience or 12 years in a similar HR leadership role preferred. A degree in hospitality or human resources is advantageous but not essential if you have progressed through senior hospitality roles. Familiarity with the Northern Irish market is highly desirable. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment. A proactive mindset and passion for delivering exceptional employee experiences. Your Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Annual leave increases with every two years of service. Pension contributions matched up to 5% after 12 months. Maternity pay, healthcare, and wellness contributions (eligible after six months). Additional Information: Full-time, Permanent role. On-site in Belfast at a new hotel development opening early 2025. If this role isnt for you, Kennedy Recruitment sources a broad range of career opportunities to choose from. Contact us via to find out more. Kennedy Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and adheres to all current employment legislation. Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted. Skills: Employee Relations Strategic HR HR Management HR Policies Employment law Hospitality Benefits: Pension Fund