Human Resources Manager - W Edinburgh

Role summary

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The Human Resources Manager supports colleagues and department leaders across the hotel, covering recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training coordination, HR administration and compliance with UK employment law. Candidates should have solid HR experience, ideally within hospitality or another fast-paced service environment, with strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR procedures. The role requires excellent communication, organisation, discretion and problem-solving skills, together with confidence advising managers and engaging with employees at all levels. A professional HR qualification or equivalent experience is desirable. The successful candidate is expected to champion W Hotels culture, promote inclusion and wellbeing, protect confidentiality, and deliver a positive colleague experience while meeting Marriott International standards.

About the employer

W Edinburgh is a luxury lifestyle hotel operated under W Hotels, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Located in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter, the hotel combines contemporary design, dining, nightlife, wellness and event spaces with the energetic, individual style associated with the W brand. Marriott International operates thousands of properties across numerous countries and offers career opportunities in hotel operations, corporate functions and leadership. W Edinburgh employees typically work in a guest-focused, multicultural environment where creativity, service excellence, inclusion and professional development are emphasised. The Human Resources team supports recruitment, colleague engagement, learning, workplace relations and compliance, helping create a strong culture for both employees and guests.