HR & Administrative Affairs Director - Luxury Hospitality

About the role

A luxury hospitality property in the Fethiye region is looking for an experienced HR & Administrative Affairs Director. The role takes ownership of human resources and administrative operations, with a strong focus on recruitment, seasonal workforce planning, payroll administration, employee relations and administrative services. It works closely with the General Manager and operational teams, and calls for a hands-on leader who can set up effective processes and keep HR running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across all hotel departments and develop seasonal workforce plans
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, employment contracts, personnel records and payroll (attendance, overtime, leave, statutory requirements under Turkish labour law)
• Handle compensation and benefits, build relationships with local recruitment channels and hospitality schools, and coordinate work permits for international staff
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary procedures, performance management and training programmes
• Oversee employee services such as transportation, meals, uniforms and accommodation, and manage external suppliers and subcontractors
• Coordinate administrative preparations for seasonal openings and closures, and oversee occupational health and safety and workplace compliance
• Work with management and security teams on access control, visitor management and guest privacy, and liaise with local authorities

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality Management or a related field
• Proven HR management experience in hospitality, preferably luxury hotels, resorts or seasonal operations
• Experience with seasonal recruitment and workforce planning, and with Turkish labour legislation
• Background in administrative affairs, employee services and vendor management
• Fluent English, written and spoken, and willingness to live in the Fethiye region

Required skills

• Recruitment, payroll administration and personnel affairs
• Establishing and improving HR and administrative processes
• Good understanding of occupational health and safety regulations
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with a hands-on management approach

What we offer

• A key leadership role in a growing luxury hospitality business, working closely with senior management
• The chance to shape HR and administrative operations, build teams and improve processes
• A full-time, year-round position within a seasonal hospitality operation