Hotel Brand:InterContinental Location:Australia, Queensland, Hayman IslandHotel:IC - Hayman Great Barrier Reef (HISHA), Hayman Island, Whitsunday Islands, 4801As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand.Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience.TheInterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise.The resort features 182 elegantly designed guest rooms, suites, and villas across four distinct accommodation wings, surrounded by glistening pools, panoramic seascapes and lush tropical gardens. Together with our five distinct restaurants and bars alongside a bespoke collection of destination-inspired private dining experiences.This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing team in a remote, tropical setting as Director of Human Resources, whilst enjoying the flexibility to live on island or commute from the Airlie Beach & surrounding region, depending on your lifestyle preferences.About the Role At the heart of everything we do is our internal culture ofInspire Incredible —empowering our people to deliver exceptional experiences whilst building workforce capability, business performance and a sense of ownership and inclusion across the resort.Our talented & Inspiring team of 400+ colleagues ensure that InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef, offers unrivalled luxury resort experiences for our guests.Director Human Resourcesis a pivotal senior leadership role requiring a true HR generalist who thrives in complex, remote environments and can seamlessly balance strategic direction with hands-on delivery. You will play a key role in embedding ourInspire Incredibleculture—driving engagement, capability and high performance across all levels of the organisation.You will lead and inspire a HR team of six, including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Workplace H&S, whilst remaining deeply connected to day-to-day resort operations—partnering with resort leaders and all resort departments to drive capability, performance, and sustainable people outcomes.As a trusted SME and advisor to the resort General Manager and part of the resort Executive Committee, you will:Shape and execute the people strategy aligned to business objectivesLead workforce planning, talent management, and organisational designDrive leadership capability, culture, and employee engagementOversee end-to-end HR & People operations across the full employee lifecycleProvide expert guidance on IR, ER & EAEnsure compliance with Australian employment legislation, Enterprise Agreements and WHS standardsAbout You You are an accomplished HR leader with a strong track record and experience operating in a similar service/guest centric, complex, matrixed environment, with the ability to balance local operational priorities and broader organisational, brand and global frameworks.Success in this role requires the ability to influence at all levels, build trust quickly, and operate with agility in a remote, fast-paced luxury setting.You will bringExtensive experience as a senior HR leader in a fast-paced, matrix, service-driven organisationStrong HR generalist capability, underpinned by a track record of building high-performing, engaged teams with a focus on leadership capabilityProven ability to operate both strategically and operationally—comfortable moving between senior leadership level and frontlineExperience working in remote or isolated locations, with the resilience, adaptability and lifestyle choice this requiresYou are passionate about building workforce culture where people thrive and have experience embedding values-driven environmentsStrong working knowledge of Australian IR/ER frameworks is essential with EA experience an advantageExceptional stakeholder management and influencing and impact skillsA proactive, solutions-focused mindset with high levels of accountabilityRelevant qualifications in HR, Business, Psychology, or Employment Law are highly regarded, as are WHS and RTW certificationsFull Unrestricted Australian working rightsWhat We Offer Competitive base salary commensurate with experience + annual performance bonus + great team benefitsDiscounted pre-tax accommodation and meals packagesFlexibility to live full time on Hayman Island or commute each day from Airlie Beach and surrounding areas, supporting both lifestyle and family needsAccess to world‐class staff facilities, including accommodation (if living on island), school options for primary children, health and fitness gym, staff pool, staff beach, extensive staff dining & meal options and moreState Primary School on island supporting colleagues with primary school childrenThe opportunity to work within a flagship luxury resort, where you can shape and influence the people strategy at a senior levelA close‐knit, high‐performing leadership team and the chance to make a visible, meaningful impact across the entire operationA vibrant team culture with regular social and wellbeing activities, fostering strong community connectionGlobal career pathways across IHG's network of 6,300+ hotelsIf you are an inspiring, commercially astute and business performance HR leader ready to take on a unique, high-impact role in a remote luxury environment, we invite you to apply.We also invite you to learn more by following our social channels:Facebook via @ICHIRcareers and Instagram via @ihg_australia_careersDon't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? 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