You make it Hand Picked!

Established by Guy and Julia Hands in 1999, Hand Picked hotels has grown organically and through acquisition to become the 5th largest luxury hotel group in the UK – comprising 21 hotels across the UK and Channel Islands. With welcoming and charming service delivered in truly inspirational settings, our guests are encouraged to relax, kick off their shoes and indulge.

We are currently recruiting for a Regional Human Resources Manager to cover our stunning country house hotels located in Kent, Surrey and East Sussex.

About the role:

• As Regional Human Resources Manager for the South East you will partner 4 hotels located in Kent, Surrey and East Sussex.
• This full-time role is needed on a Monday to Friday basis with a base at any one of the 4 properties. Frequent travel will be required to other hotels within the Region.
• As the Regional Human Resources Manager, you will support our team leaders to effectively manage and develop their teams in the delivery of an unrivalled guest experience.
• You will champion the employee value proposition, continuing to build on existing successes. You will also collaborate with HR colleagues to create, develop and embed initiatives that support to drive business success.
• You will lead and coach a small team, with administration support provided by our HR shared services team.
• Within this role you will have the opportunity to work within a wider Human Resources function this includes our HR team headed up by our People Director, this also includes our Learning and Development and Talent Acquisition team.

About you

• To be consider for this role of Regional Human Resources Manager you will require a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an HR Management role within a hotel or restaurant enviornment within the UK.
• Be able to demonstrate previous experience of coaching and developing line managers in the effective management of their teams.
• Hospitality experience, multi-site experience and a CIPD level 5 qualification.
• Have strong technical skills with a good knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• You have a sound working knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• It is vital you are exceptionally organised and able to prioritise and juggle a busy workload and multiple areas of responsibility.
• You are passionate about developing yourself and others.
• You have a clear, approachable and friendly communication style and strong customer service orientation.
• Can demonstrate excellent analytical, problem solving judgement and decision making skills.

Our Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package with company milaege.
• Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
• Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, including apprenticeships and other recognised hospitality industry courses which are all supported by our learning and development team.
• £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast & 25% discount on all food & drink. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds!
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays)
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
• Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of a team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.