Assistant Human Resources Manager

Overview

As Assistant HR Manager, you support the HR function to foster a positive workplace culture and high colleague engagement in a luxury hotel setting. You’ll partner with department leads to ensure smooth onboarding, effective HR administration, and compliant people practices aligned with UK laws. You’ll contribute to strategic HR projects focused on wellbeing, development, and inclusion. This role offers impact at a renowned property with global Hyatt resources and opportunities to shape guest-facing service through people. You’ll work closely with the Area UK team to connect local actions to broader business priorities.

Pay / Benefits

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays for you and family/friends
• Business attire laundered complimentary
• Life Assurance
• Headspace membership and EAP
• 50% discount on food and beverages at Hyatt hotels

Responsibilities

• Support the HR Manager in day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives
• Drive onboarding to welcome and connect new colleagues to culture
• Manage HR administration including employee relations, payroll processing, and performance management
• Champion colleague engagement and recognition programmes for an inclusive, high-performing culture
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and company policies; provide guidance to leaders
• Coordinate internal communications and colleague events to strengthen teamwork and belonging
• Lead and contribute to HR projects that drive wellbeing and professional growth

Key requirements

• Experience in the hospitality industry in a HR role (luxury hotel desirable)
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and employee relations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with empathetic approach
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Proficient in HR systems and technology; strong organizational and analytical skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Empathy
• HR systems proficiency
• Payroll processing
• Performance management

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