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Assistant Manager - Recruitment

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In-Office
Colombo
Entry level
In-Office
Colombo
Entry level
Manage the hotel’s recruitment strategy, job postings, sourcing partnerships, hiring processes, referral programs, and onboarding practices. Analyze turnover and recruitment metrics, conduct exit interviews, and optimize talent acquisition initiatives. Supervise, coach, and develop recruiting team members while supporting compliant hiring and a strong employer brand.
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Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You are responsible for the hotel’s annual recruitment strategy plan, driving recruitment activities to ensure recruitment effectiveness meets hotel business requirements, maintaining and improving the standards as the best employer brand in the market. As a Recruitment Manager/ Assistant Recruitment Manager, you’re not just leading hotel recruitment initiatives – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

  • Manage hotel recruitment strategies:  Oversee all recruiting initiatives, including job postings, advertising, external recruiting events, and partnerships with employment agencies to maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates
  • Execute hiring processes:  Lead recruitment efforts, including referral programs and sponsorship processes, ensuring efficient and compliant hiring practices
  • Analyze and optimize talent acquisition:  Monitor turnover trends, conduct exit interviews, and leverage data insights to refine recruitment strategies and improve retention
  • Inspire and develop the team:  Supervise, coach, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build, retain, and engage a high-performing team
Qualifications

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

  • Proven track record in recruitment, with hands-on experience in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and career development strategies.
  • Strong understanding of recruitment processes, candidate sourcing, selection techniques, and onboarding best practices.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
  • Committed to continuous learning and staying updated on modern recruitment trends, tools, and technologies.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to assess hiring needs, analyze recruitment metrics, and optimize hiring strategies.
  • High ethical standards, discretion, and a collaborative approach to team and organizational development.
About Us
Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work. 

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