Human Resources Executive

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Company Overview:

IRA by Orchid Dwarka is a premium eco-luxury hotel property under the umbrella of the Orchid Hotels / Kamat Hotels group. Situated near the sacred Dwarkadhish Temple and close to the Arabian Sea, the hotel offers thoughtfully designed guest rooms, banquet & event facilities, modern amenities and personalised service in a culturally rich setting. 

As the HR Executive, you will play a pivotal role in supporting HR operations for this property and align with the hotel’s high-service culture and sustainability ethos.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full cycle of HR operations for the property: recruitment, onboarding, orientation, employee records & documentation.
• Partner with department heads (Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B, Banquets, etc) to understand staffing needs, job-profiles, and talent gaps.
• Coordinate and assist in hiring: sourcing, screening, scheduling interviews, managing offers, and joining formalities.
• Maintain HR databases (attendance, leaves, payroll inputs, statutory compliance) and ensure accuracy of employee data.
• Support the implementation of training & development initiatives related to hospitality service standards, guest-experience, internal HR processes.
• Facilitate employee engagement, communication, and welfare programs to boost morale, retention and service culture aligned with the property’s values.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and hotel-industry relevant statutes (attendance/shift records, contracts, benefits).
• Provide HR support to managers and employees: clarify HR policies, handle queries, escalate issues to HR Manager as needed.
• Assist in performance management processes: compilation of appraisals, calibrations, feedback sessions in coordination with department heads.
• Contribute to HR projects (e.g., induction of new systems, employee satisfaction surveys, employer branding for the hotel) to enhance the hotel’s HR effectiveness.
• Help manage staffing for banquet/event operations and seasonal surge requirements by proactive workforce planning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources / Business Administration / Hotel Management or equivalent.
• Prior experience (ideally 2-4 years) in HR operations within hospitality/hotel industry is preferred.
• Good understanding of recruitment, employee lifecycle, HR documentation, statutory compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build rapport with employees at all levels.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word); experience with HRIS/Payroll systems is an added advantage.
• Ability to work in fast-paced hospitality environment with multiple departments and shifts.
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and service-oriented mindset.
• Flexible attitude, willingness to adapt and support across departments when needed.
• Knowledge of local labour laws (Gujarat/India) and hospitality industry norms.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and solution-oriented: able to anticipate HR needs and act accordingly.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple priorities.
• High degree of integrity and ethical standards.
• Empathetic listener and good team player who can collaborate well with diverse teams in hospitality.
• Service mindset aligned with high-quality guest and employee experience.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to join a premium hotel brand in a culturally significant and picturesque destination (Dwarka).
• Exposure to full hotel-HR operations within a growing property of the IRA by Orchid portfolio.
• A dynamic hospitality environment offering opportunities to learn and grow in HR.
• Competitive salary and benefits in line with hospitality industry standards.
• A role where you make a direct impact on employee experience and hospitality excellence.