HR Manager - Brazil - Rio de Janeiro

Our client, a leading group of hotels, are looking for a HR Manager in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Our Client's Mission

Our client is a leading hospitality group with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding people and operational excellence. As part of its continued growth in Brazil, the group is looking for an experienced HR Manager – Hotel Operations to join its team in Rio de Janeiro. This role requires a hands-on, strategic HR professional who can effectively partner with hotel operations while ensuring full compliance with Brazilian labour legislation. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business performance, fostering employee engagement, and driving HR best practices across the hotel.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with the Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho (CLT), collective bargaining agreements, and all applicable Brazilian labour legislation.
• Oversee HR administration and legal processes throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Manage and audit shift schedules, overtime, timekeeping, bank of hours, and additional night pay in line with legal requirements.
• Lead recruitment and selection processes for both permanent and seasonal positions across all hotel operational departments.
• Support onboarding initiatives and coordinate learning and development programmes, with a focus on customer service excellence, leadership, and hospitality standards.
• Develop and implement employee engagement and retention initiatives aimed at reducing turnover and strengthening organisational culture.
• Oversee payroll preparation and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local legislation.
• Partner closely with hotel management to provide HR guidance and support operational needs.
• Monitor HR metrics and provide regular reporting to support business decision-making.
• Promote the consistent implementation of corporate HR policies and procedures across the operation.

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources professional with a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field, and a minimum of five years' experience in HR management within the hotel, resort, or wider hospitality industry. Strong expertise in Brazilian labour law (CLT), employee relations, payroll processes, and union negotiations is essential. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive and hands-on approach, strong organisational abilities, and experience working closely with operational teams. Fluency in Portuguese is mandatory, while professional proficiency in English will be highly valued. Experience using hospitality HRIS systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are also considered important for success in this role.