Director of People & Culture

SO/ Budapest invites you to the front row

SO/ is a coveted collection of hotels rooted in the world of fashion, commanding attention with it’s avant garde design and creative approach to the world of luxury.

SO/ Budapest will open towards the end of 2026 and our search for an experienced Director of People & Culture to join our team and play a crucial part in this successful opening begins.

Located in a prime position overlooking the iconic Chain Bridge and the Danube River, SO/ Budapest Hotel is a bold new addition to the city’s luxury hospitality scene. The hotel features 349 elegantly designed rooms and suites, complemented by a vibrant mix of dining and entertainment experiences. Guests can enjoy an all-day dining restaurant, a show-stopping rooftop bar with panoramic views, and extensive wellness facilities that offer a space for both relaxation and rejuvenation.

Designed with both leisure and business travellers in mind, the hotel also boasts state-of-the-art MICE facilities, making it a key destination for events, meetings, and social gatherings in the heart of the city.

What you’ll do…

• Be a true partner to the business for anything that relates to looking after their teams, providing advice & guidance.
• Implement and manage our policies, processes, and procedures, ensuring we are compliant with local employment law in all areas.
• Position our brand as an employer of choice through effective recruitment strategies that attract talent and build a talent pool for effective succession planning within the business.
• Work with heads of department on putting in place development opportunities & paths for the team, with input from our Director of L&D.
• Keep the culture of the hotel alive by embedding The Hoxton values, promoting a fair, safe and inclusive environment and leading initiatives that engage and empower the team.
• Drive our talent review process from coffee chats, annual reviews through to talent and career management.
• Lead activities under “Do More”, our global initiative to work with local charities & community projects in the cities we call home.
• Support managers on employee relations and performance management cases.
• Work with the central team on European/Global projects and rollouts. We want to hear your ideas and get your input on how to design effective initiatives and deliver innovative solutions.

What we’re looking for…

• We are seeking a dynamic HR professional with a minimum of two years’ progressive experience across all areas of Human Resources within the hospitality sector.
• Pre-opening experience is highly advantageous, along with proven capability in managing high-volume recruitment in a fast-paced environment.
• You are culturally aware and globally minded, able to inspire teams in diverse, international environments.
• A strong working knowledge of employee relations, employment legislation, and performance management processes is essential.
• You are an excellent relationship builder, confident in working with other teams, leaders and ownership; you’re passionate about what we can achieve together.
• You want to question the norm and create change by doing things differently.
• You’re grounded, we leave our egos at the door and approach everything with an open mind.

What's in it for you...

• The opportunity to launch an exciting new hospitality concept in Budapest and have a real impact on its success.
• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and building a portfolio of brands.
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.