Job Description

About DORSETT

Dorsett expansion continues with Dorsett Perth due to open early 2027. Boasting 263 luxury guest rooms, a sophisticated lobby lounge, three exceptional restaurants and bars, a state-of-the-art health and fitness centre, and two versatile function rooms, Dorsett Perth provides a contemporary and stylish retreat for the discerning guest. With the main Perth transport hub mere meters away, the hotel is perfectly positioned for exploring the city's attractions. Clad in a full glass gold façade and featuring an elevated outdoor terrace, Dorsett Perth is set to become an iconic landmark in Perth's skyline.

Dorsett Hospitality International is one of Asia’s fastest-growing hotel groups. Since the group’s establishment in Hong Kong in January 2007, Dorsett has grown by leaps and bounds with hotels across China, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Continental Europe; more properties are planned in the development pipeline.

Why DORSETT

• Unique opportunity to be part of an exciting hotel pre-opening team
• Access to 50% off our hotels globally and 30% at our Australian Restaurants
• Great central location in Perth’s CBD
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people and culture
• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits including Birthday Leave, EAP access, staff meal each shift and more.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Human Resources Manager to join our pre-opening team full time, and play a pivotal role in launching our exciting new hotel in Perth. This is a unique opportunity to build the people, culture, and HR foundations that will shape the success of the hotel from opening and beyond.

Working closely with the General Manager and leadership team, you will lead all aspects of Human Resources, including recruitment, employee relations, culture and engagement, learning and development, workforce planning, compliance, and HR operations.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead all HR activities for the hotel's pre-opening and ongoing operations, including recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
• Provide expert advice and support to leaders on employee relations, performance management, investigations, and workplace compliance matters.
• Drive a positive workplace culture through recognition, wellbeing, learning and development, and diversity initiatives.
• Oversee HR systems, employee records, contracts, reporting, and workforce analytics.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, Modern Awards, WHS requirements, and company policies.
• Partner with hotel leadership to develop talent, build capability, and support strategic business objectives.
• Support payroll processes, HR budgeting, and the implementation of HR projects and organisational initiatives.

About YOU

• Previous experience in a Human Resources Manager or Senior HR Advisor role.
• Hospitality, hotel, tourism, or service industry experience highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Modern Awards, and HR best practice.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Experience with HRIS systems, reporting, and workforce analytics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High levels of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• The ability to balance strategic initiatives with operational priorities.
• Hold Australian full work rights

If you are an HR professional who is passionate about people, culture, and creating exceptional employee experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of our exciting pre-opening journey.

Diversity

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

We’d love to meet you

If you have the skills, experience and motivation to succeed in this role, please take the next step and submit your application