HR Manager

About Woods At Sasan

Set within 16 acres of untouched wilderness and mango orchards in Gir, Woods At Sasan is India’s first biophilic retreat, a sanctuary where nature, design, and mindful hospitality come together. As part of 1000 Island Hotels & Resorts, we embody the philosophy of “Sustainably Luxurious, Mindfully Modern.”

Here, every role goes beyond routine, it’s about creating deeper connections between people, nature, and culture.

Intro

As an HR Manager, you are the culture-keeper of the retreat — the one who shapes how people feel, grow, and thrive within Woods At Sasan.

Your role is pivotal in nurturing a workplace that reflects our ethos of mindfulness, sustainability, and conscious hospitality.

You’ll lead talent management, learning, engagement, and HR operations with an approach rooted in empathy, clarity, and purpose.

Your mission: build a team that’s inspired, aligned, and empowered — a team that brings soulful hospitality to life every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Identify and attract talent aligned with the retreat’s mindful-luxury values and cultural philosophy.
• Strengthen a culture of purpose, balance, and continuous learning through engagement initiatives and HR programs.
• Oversee training and development activities that elevate service excellence and mindful hospitality skills.
• Ensure HR policies are followed in a fair, transparent, and people-first manner.
• Resolve employee concerns with sensitivity, confidentiality, and a solutions-driven mindset.
• Guide leaders and department heads on team development, communication, and performance management.
• Maintain compliance with labour laws, audit requirements, and company standards.
• Collaborate closely with leadership to forecast manpower needs and support organizational growth.
• Be an ambassador of Woods At Sasan’s values — from sustainability to emotional well-being — within every people practice.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources or related fields.
• 3–6 years of HR experience, preferably within hospitality or luxury/boutique environments.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, hospitality workforce needs, and people processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills rooted in empathy and clarity.
• Ability to stay composed, fair, and balanced while handling complex situations.
• Experience with HRMS tools, performance systems, and training modules.
• A mindset aligned with conscious leadership, cultural sensitivity, and team well-being.

We Offer

• A biophilic, mindful workplace surrounded by nature and designed for holistic well-being.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven hospitality group.
• Exposure to mindful luxury operations, wellness-led programs, and sustainability practices.
• A culture that celebrates balance, creativity, and conscious living — in everything we do.