Career Opportunities: Director of Human Resources (174998)

Requisition ID 174998 - Posted  - United Kingdom - Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London - Human Resources - Permanent

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About the job

Find Your Shangri-La in Shangri-La.

Our story began in 1971, when the first Shangri-La opened its doors. We have since been crafting joyful experiences through heartfelt hospitality, and that legacy continues to guide us today. 

As we look ahead to new horizons, we invite you to join the world of Shangri-La — shaping the next chapter and making a meaningful impact through shared purpose and the art and joy of Asian hosting.

About the Role

The Director of Human Resources is a key member of the hotel Executive Committee, accountable for ensuring that people strategy directly enables operational excellence, commercial performance, and brand standards in a luxury hotel environment. The role is positioned as a strategic business partner to the hotel business leaders, with a clear mandate to link workforce decisions to financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Commercial Alignment

• Act as a trusted advisor to the General Manager and the hotel Executive Committee on organisational and people matters with direct commercial impact
• Translate business strategy, budgets, and trading forecasts into effective workforce and capability plans
• Partner closely with Finance on manpower planning, payroll governance, and labour cost optimisation

Labour Cost Discipline & Workforce Productivity

• Maintain disciplined control of labour costs, headcount, and productivity aligned with occupancy and revenue mix
• Drive efficiency through effective rostering, role design, and performance management without compromising guest experience

Leadership Capability & Talent Sustainability

• Strengthen leadership capability through coaching, development and performance focus.
• Build sustainable succession pipelines and promote internal mobility and career growth.

Governance, Risk & Employment Law

• Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation and company policies
• Lead complex employee relations fairness, consistency, and sound judgement.
• Protect the business from legal, reputational, and operational risk

Culture & Performance

• Champion a high‑performance, accountable, and inclusive culture where accountability and care go hand in hand
• Align engagement, reward, and development strategies to operational and commercial priorities
• Foster an environment where colleagues feel respected, heard and motivated to deliver exceptional service.

About You

• Proven experience at HR Director / senior HR level in luxury hospitality or complex service led environments
• Strong credibility as an HR Business Partner
• Expertise in UK employment law and employee relations
• Demonstrated ability to link people strategy directly to financial and operational performance

Why Join Us

A workplace that values your passion and supports self-realization and personal growth. Structured learning and development pathways with real opportunities to advance your professional craft and leadership skills. Competitive benefits, recognition programs, and colleague stay/travel perks that reward your contribution and dedication.Teams that promote inclusion and respect, value diversity, and foster a secure environment where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcomed. All information provided by applicants will be treated in and used only for recruitment purposes. (Click here to learn more about our Data Protection statements.) We appreciate your interest in joining us. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

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