HR Manager (Global Events/Hospitality)

Your new companyA fantastic and highly unique opportunity has arisen at our client who is within the Event Management/Hospitality industry focused on large sporting events globally and setting up operations in the US for these events. You will be the sole HR Manager within the US entity, supporting the core US team and the extended US team during the events. Due to the nature of the company, this is a 2-year full time employment position which could be extended.Your New RoleReporting to the Group HR Manager based in UK, you will play a key role in supporting and developing HR functional operations. You will primarily focus on talent acquisition, overseeing the entire recruitment process from sourcing, interviewing, extending offers, onboarding, as well as managing employment contracts. Additionally, you will handle payroll, benefits, employee relations, engagement, health and safety, immigration, and compliance, making sure policies are aligned with the organization’s mission and values. This role requires willingness to travel and operates on a hybrid model, with four days in the office and one day remote.What You’ll Need to Succeed• Bachelor’s Degree and SHRM certification preferred• 8-10 years of HR generalist experience, ideally in event management or hospitality.• Proven HR management in US startups (experience with international relocation is beneficial).• Multi-state and international business experience (US, Canada, Mexico preferred).• Extensive experience in full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, interviewing, extending offers, onboarding, and managing employment contracts.• Detailed knowledge of employment law compliance and international expatriate exposure preferred.• Proven ability to manage HR autonomously, build strong stakeholder relationships, and provide excellent service.• Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desirable.What you’ll get in returnThis is a unique organization with an entrepreneurial culture and very team oriented, you will have the exposure of helping to set up multiple entities across the US and expand the business over the next 2 years, making a huge impact on the success of the business. Offers a competitive salary and benefits, this is an exciting role for someone who is keen to work in a fun, fast paced and high-performance environment.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career