Head of Recruitment

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