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Head of Recruitment

Head of Recruitment

Ridhira Group - Building World's largest Wellness CommunitiesHyderabad, Telangana, India
2 days ago
Job description

Job Title : Head of Recruitment – Pre-Opening Hotels

Department : Human Resources

Location : Hyderabad – Nanakramguda

Company : Ridhira Group

Industry : Hospitality | Luxury Retreats | Wellness Resorts | Real Estate

Experience : 12–18 years (with minimum 8 years in hotel pre-opening recruitment )

About Ridhira Group :

Ridhira Group is a diversified enterprise with a strong presence in real estate, wellness, and luxury hospitality . The Group’s upcoming premium hospitality projects and wellness retreats embody a vision to redefine luxury living and holistic well-being. As part of its growth, Ridhira Group is establishing world-class hospitality destinations and resorts , requiring an experienced Head of Recruitment to lead pre-opening hiring and build exceptional hospitality teams from the ground up.

Role Overview :

The Head of Recruitment – Pre-Opening Hotels will lead the end-to-end talent acquisition process for Ridhira’s upcoming hospitality projects, including resorts, retreats, and luxury villas. The role requires a seasoned HR leader from the hotel industry who has handled mass hiring, leadership sourcing, and workforce planning during pre-opening and operational phases . This position will ensure that the right talent is identified, aligned with brand standards, and ready before project launch.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Recruitment Strategy & Workforce Planning

  • Design and implement a comprehensive pre-opening recruitment strategy aligned with brand, project, and operational timelines.
  • Partner with the Managing Director, Project Heads, and Operations teams to map manpower needs across departments (Rooms, F&B, Spa, Front Office, Sales, Finance, HR, Engineering, and Housekeeping).
  • Develop a detailed pre-opening manpower calendar with timelines for leadership, mid-level, and operational hires.
  • Identify and attract hospitality talent from leading luxury hotels, resorts, and wellness retreats.

2. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

  • Lead end-to-end hiring for all hospitality positions — from department heads to front-line associates.
  • Establish strong sourcing channels through hotel networks, HR forums, industry job boards, and hospitality schools.
  • Drive executive search for key leadership roles (GM, Director of Operations, Executive Chef, Spa Head, Sales Head, etc.).
  • Ensure smooth pre-opening onboarding and induction to integrate new hires with Ridhira’s brand ethos and operational culture.
  • Manage all third-party recruitment vendors and consultants , ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery.
  • 3. Brand and Employer Positioning

  • Build Ridhira Group’s identity as a preferred hospitality employer in the luxury and wellness sector.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to design employer branding campaigns highlighting career growth and the unique Ridhira experience.
  • Represent Ridhira Group at hospitality career fairs and industry networking events.
  • 4. Recruitment Operations & Analytics

  • Maintain robust tracking and reporting of all recruitment activities through ATS / HR dashboards.
  • Monitor key metrics : time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, offer-to-join ratio, and pre-opening readiness status.
  • Regularly report recruitment progress and staffing status to leadership teams.
  • Ensure compliance with all HR and labor laws related to hotel employment practices.
  • 5. Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead a dedicated recruitment team responsible for hiring across multiple pre-opening projects.
  • Coach and mentor recruitment specialists to maintain high standards of hospitality hiring.
  • Foster a culture of service excellence and professionalism within the HR function.
  • Key Skills & Competencies :

  • Proven expertise in pre-opening hospitality recruitment (resorts, luxury hotels, or wellness retreats).
  • Deep understanding of hotel organizational structures and department functions.
  • Excellent networking and industry connections across the hospitality sector.
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  • Hands-on experience with ATS systems, job portals, and social recruitment.
  • Strategic mindset with ability to deliver under tight pre-opening deadlines.
  • Educational Qualification :

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, or Business Administration.
  • Certification in Talent Acquisition / HR Leadership will be an added advantage.
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

  • 100% staffing completion as per pre-opening schedule.
  • Quality of hire and retention within 6 months of launch.
  • Offer-to-joining conversion rate.
  • Time-to-fill and recruitment cost efficiency.
  • Brand visibility in hospitality recruitment networks.
  • Why Join Ridhira Group :

  • Opportunity to lead the hospitality recruitment strategy for one of the most promising luxury lifestyle and wellness brands in India.
  • Be part of a foundational leadership team for multiple pre-opening projects.
  • Exposure to diverse verticals — hotels, retreats, real estate, and wellness.
  • Work with visionary leadership focused on innovation, people, and experience excellence.
  • #HeadOfRecruitment #HospitalityHiring #PreOpeningHotels #LuxuryResorts #RidhiraGroup #WellnessHospitality #TalentAcquisition #HotelRecruitment #HRLeadership #HospitalityJobsHyderabad

    📩 Apply Now :

    📧 Email : anusha@ridhira.com

    📱 WhatsApp CV : +91 7386688223

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