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Head of Recruitment (Immediate Start)

Ridhira Group - Building World's largest Wellness CommunitiesHyderabad, Telangana, India

3 hours 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.

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Apply Now :

Email : anusha@ridhira.com

WhatsApp CV : +91 7386688223

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