About Us
InterContinental Sydney is a leading luxury hotel committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through excellence in service and hospitality.

As we continue to grow, due to several amazing internal promotions and Room To Grow journeys across our wonderful IHG HR Community, we are inviting applications to join our team as Assistant Director Human Resources Full Time.

Role Overview
This is a hands-on, generalist role designed to support the Portfolio Director HR in the day-to-day operations of the HR department. You will play a key role in supporting and delivering the execution of the people strategy and initiatives that promote retention, engagement, efficiencies, and productivity of our workforce.

The Assistant Director HR, is a central point for our Leaders and Department heads to partner with all aspects of the business to provide strong coaching, guidance and support to the leadership team and colleagues.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in hotel HR functions or similar environment, confident working across recruitment, employee engagement, training, performance management, HR administration and compliance- across a diverse and highly service-driven, guest centric team.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Portfolio Director HR to implement people strategies that support hotel operations and service excellence
• Act as a trusted point of contact for department leaders and colleagues across all HR matters
• Champion employee engagement strategies and well-being initiatives
• Represent the Hotel and brand with our industry and academy partners
• Support training and development initiatives in collaboration with department heads
• Proactively foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture

What We’re Looking For:

• Full and unrestricted long-term working rights in Australia
• Minimum 2 years of HR experience at Senior Advisor, HR Business Partner or Manager level
• Experience in the hotel/hospitality industry or similar service- oriented environment highly regarded
• You will have solid knowledge of Australian employment law, Fair Work, Industry Awards, HIGA and best practices
• Strong understanding and execution of performance management and IR and FWA framework.
• Natural ability to build strong relationships, interact and influence others at all levels of the business
• Self- starter, highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced, high volume, service-oriented environment

Why Join Us?
We offer a dynamic work environment where your contribution makes an impact. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with an experienced HR Director, gain broad HR exposure, and grow your career within a respected hospitality brand.

Salary Range is $100K per annum plus super plus team benefits

Join us for the opportunity to Inspire Incredible! Apply today we would love to hear from you!

To assist us in reviewing your application please include a cover letter with the following information

• Confirm your current working rights. A kind reminder - no WHV or temporary work rights or sponsorship for this role
• How your skills and experience match the above Key Responsibilities