Head of Recruitment

Job Title: Head of Recruitment – Pre-Opening HotelsDepartment: Human ResourcesLocation: Hyderabad – NanakramgudaCompany: Ridhira GroupIndustry: Hospitality | Luxury Retreats | Wellness Resorts | Real EstateExperience: 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 #HospitalityJobsHyderabadApply Now:Email: WhatsApp CV: