Manager, HR Business Partner (Hospitality)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior business leaders to shape and drive the business strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational capabilities, behaviours, structures, and processes
• Lead and manage the HBG HR team, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring team members are equipped and motivated to deliver on their responsibilities
• Analyse payroll costs and manage budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure financial efficiency and alignment with strategic goals
• Provide strategic HR support and guidance in the pre-opening phase of new properties, ensuring readiness and successful launch
• Oversee the forecasting and planning of the talent pipeline in alignment with business strategy, ensuring the development and retention of high-performing employees
• Facilitate long-term initiatives that align with the strategic agenda, ensuring the organisation's readiness for future challenges and opportunities
• Develop and implement feedback mechanisms to continuously improve HR services and processes, ensuring they meet employee needs and organisational goals
• Provide expert advice and coaching to employees and managers, supporting their growth and addressing their concerns proactively
• Understand and anticipate employee opinions and concerns, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
• Conduct regular reviews and benchmarking of internal and external HR environments to enhance policies and initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Drive the communication and sharing of best practices across functions to promote continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Act as a strategic liaison between HR and business units, ensuring HR services are aligned with business needs and initiatives
• Identify and capitalise on new opportunities for HR to add value, supporting overall business success
• Lead and manage specific projects as outlined in the annual HR operational plan, including participation in cross-functional initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or strategic HR business partnering role
• Strong experience in HR strategy, talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational development
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and payroll cost analysis
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, coaching, communication, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of HR policies, employment laws, and industry best practices