Ridhira Group - Building World's largest Wellness Communities
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ridhira.com
Job details:
HR Head – Hospitality & Hotel Pre-Opening
Ridhira Group
Ridhira Group is a wellness-led real estate, hospitality, and lifestyle conglomerate focused on building integrated wellness communities, luxury wellness resorts, destination retreats, experiential hospitality spaces, and premium lifestyle ecosystems across India.
The group operates across wellness hospitality, luxury resorts, spa & wellness services, wellness real estate, retreat living, and experiential destination developments.
Position: HR Head – Hospitality & Hotel Pre-Opening
📍 Location: Hyderabad / Ridhira Hospitality Projects
Industry Preference:
Luxury Hospitality | Hotels | Resorts | Wellness Hospitality | Lifestyle Brands | Hotel Pre-Opening Projects
Experience Required:
12–20+ years in Hospitality HR, Hotel HR Operations, Luxury Resort HR, Talent Management, Hotel Pre-Opening HR, or Hospitality Human Resources Leadership.
Candidates with strong exposure to Hotel Pre-Opening HR, Resort Launches, Luxury Hospitality Workforce Planning, and Multi-Property Hospitality Operations will be highly preferred.
Role Overview
Ridhira Group is looking for a highly strategic and operationally strong HR Head from the hospitality industry to lead talent acquisition, hotel pre-opening HR setup, workforce planning, employee engagement, culture building, learning & development, HR operations, and organizational growth initiatives across its hospitality and wellness verticals.
The ideal candidate should come from reputed luxury hotels, resorts, wellness retreats, or hospitality groups and possess strong expertise in:
Hotel Pre-Opening HR Setup
Hospitality Talent Acquisition
Luxury Hotel HR Operations
Workforce Planning
Employee Engagement & Retention
Leadership Hiring
Learning & Development
Hospitality Compliance
SOP Development
Culture Building & Organizational Development
This role will work closely with leadership, operations, finance, and department heads to establish a high-performance hospitality workforce and support Ridhira Group’s expansion across wellness resorts and luxury hospitality projects.
Key Responsibilities
Hotel Pre-Opening HR & Workforce Planning
Lead end-to-end Hotel Pre-Opening HR activities for hospitality and resort projects.
Develop organizational structures, manpower planning, staffing budgets, and recruitment strategies.
Support pre-opening hiring for:
Hotels
Resorts
Wellness Retreats
Spa Operations
F&B Operations
Front Office
Housekeeping
Engineering
Sales & Marketing
Coordinate pre-opening onboarding, HR systems setup, policies, SOPs, and workforce readiness.
Talent Acquisition & Leadership Hiring
Lead hospitality recruitment across all operational and corporate functions.
Build strong hiring pipelines for luxury hospitality talent and leadership positions.
Drive employer branding initiatives for hospitality hiring and talent attraction.
Collaborate with consultants, hospitality institutes, and recruitment partners.
HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle
Oversee complete employee lifecycle management including onboarding, confirmations, transfers, performance management, and exits.
Ensure smooth HR operations across hospitality projects and resort locations.
Manage attendance systems, payroll coordination, HRMS, and employee documentation.
Ensure compliance with labor laws, hospitality HR standards, and statutory requirements.
Employee Engagement & Culture Building
Develop employee engagement initiatives aligned with hospitality culture and guest-centric excellence.
Build wellness-driven employee experience and retention programs.
Drive performance-oriented and service-focused organizational culture.
Lead grievance handling, employee relations, and conflict resolution.
Learning & Development
Design hospitality training programs focused on:
Luxury Guest Experience
Service Excellence
SOP Training
Leadership Development
Behavioral Training
Wellness Hospitality Standards
Collaborate with department heads to improve workforce productivity and service quality.
HR Strategy & Organizational Development
Partner with leadership to align HR strategies with hospitality business goals.
Build HR dashboards, manpower MIS, attrition analysis, and performance metrics.
Develop succession planning and leadership development frameworks.
Drive HR automation and process improvements.
Leadership & Team Management
Lead HR teams across hospitality projects and corporate functions.
Build scalable HR processes for multi-property hospitality operations.
Ensure strong coordination between HR, operations, finance, and leadership teams.
Desired Candidate Profile
MBA / Master’s Degree in HR preferred.
Strong experience in Luxury Hotels, Resorts, Hospitality Groups, or Wellness Hospitality.
Proven expertise in Hotel Pre-Opening HR and Hospitality Workforce Management.
Strong understanding of hospitality operations and service culture.
Experience handling large-scale hospitality hiring and employee engagement.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working with HRMS platforms and hospitality HR systems.
Exposure to wellness hospitality, luxury resorts, or destination hospitality is highly preferred.
Preferred Background From
Luxury Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Pre-Opening Teams
Wellness Resorts
Hospitality Groups
Destination Resorts
Lifestyle Hospitality Brands
Luxury Travel & Leisure Brands
Multi-Property Hospitality Operations
Preferred Hotel Brand Exposure
Candidates from or with experience handling brands/projects such as below will be highly preferred:
Taj Hotels | Oberoi Hotels & Resorts | Marriott International | Hyatt Hotels | ITC Hotels | Six Senses | Aman Resorts | Accor | Hilton | Radisson | St. Regis | Westin | Leela Palaces | Alila Hotels | Club Mahindra | CGH Earth | Atmosphere Hotels | Minor Hotels | Wellness Retreat Brands | Luxury Boutique Resorts
Key Skills
Hospitality HR | Hotel Pre-Opening | Luxury Hospitality HR | Talent Acquisition | Workforce Planning | Employee Engagement | HR Operations | Organizational Development | Hospitality Recruitment | Learning & Development | HR Strategy | Hospitality Compliance | Culture Building | Leadership Hiring | Performance Management | HRMS | Employee Relations | Multi-Property HR Operations
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📧 Email: anusha@ridhira.com
📱 WhatsApp CV: +91 7386688223
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