Regional HR Business Partner

BE THE HEART OF OUR PEOPLE & CULTURE

At Odyssey Hotel Group we believe our people are the key to our success. Thats why were looking for a passionate HR Business Partner to support and develop our teams in Würzburg and Metzingen.

If you love working with people shaping HR strategies and creating a positive work culture this is your chance to make an impact.

ABOUT ODYSSEY

Odyssey Hotel Group is one of Europes most ambitious hotel operators working with global brands such as Marriott IHG and Accor.

With more than 700 employees we create unique hotel experiences driven by passion for design service and hospitality. Our culture is built on collaboration empowerment and professional growth.

ODYSSEY CULTURE

You will be joining a dynamic and ambitious team that is redefining hospitality. If you enjoy working with people supporting teams and contributing to a positive workplace culture you will feel right at home with us.

THE ROLE

As HR Business Partner for Würzburg and Metzingen you will work closely with the Area HR Manager hotel leadership teams and the wider HR & Talent team to align people strategies with business goals.

You will support hotel teams across the employee lifecycle and help create an engaging and inspiring work environment. From driving HR initiatives to supporting managers and employees you will be the go-to HR partner for the hotels.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Support hotel leadership teams in all HR-related matters

• Act as a strategic partner working eye-to-eye with General Managers providing guidance on people strategy and organizational development

• Develop and implement HR initiatives aligned with overall business goals

• Coach and advise managers on leadership people management and team development

• Lead employee engagement retention and culture initiatives

• Contribute to and support budgeting and forecasting processes aligning workforce planning with business objectives

• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple hotel sites ensuring consistent HR standards and practices

• Ensure compliance with German labor law and internal HR policies

• Oversee onboarding processes and full employee lifecycle administration

• Manage HR administration and HR systems (e.g. HiBob or similar) with strong compliance focus

• Coordinate and drive learning & development initiatives

• Support absenteeism management sick leave follow-up and employee well-being

• Act as a trusted HR advisor for both employees and management

HOW WILL YOU SUCCEED

You are more than an HR professional you are a true people partner. You will thrive in this role if you are:

Proactive and solution-oriented
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Empathetic and a natural relationship builder
Confident in advising managers and stakeholders
A strong communicator with a hands-on mindset
Knowledgeable about HR best practices and German labor law

• Background in HR Management Human Resources Business Administration or a similar field within the hospitality industry.

• Proven experience in an HR role such as HR Business Partner HR Manager or HR Advisor

• Experience working in a multi-site or matrix organization

• Strong understanding of German labor law

• Fluent German and English (required)

• Frequent travel to regional properties required.

WHY JOIN ODYSSEY HOTEL GROUP

At Odyssey we are not just offering you a job we are inviting you to be part of something bigger.

Grow with us career opportunities across our hotels and headquarters
Hybrid work environment with flexibility between office home and hotel visits
Company car or car allowance
30 days of holiday per year
Competitive salary package
Employee discounts at 8000 hotels worldwide for you and your family
Work in a dynamic fast-growing international company
A culture where colleagues become friends
Your ideas matter we value innovation and creativity