Sayaji Hotels has appointed Mahesh Khade as Cluster Human Resources Manager – Maharashtra, expanding his responsibilities to oversee human resources functions across the group’s properties in the state. Khade brings experience in human resource development, training, employee engagement, leadership and talent management.
Khade has been associated with Sayaji Hotels, Pune since 2023, where he has progressed through roles including Deputy HR Manager and Human Resources Manager. In his expanded role, he will focus on people development and strengthening HR practices across the group’s Maharashtra operations.
This move contributes to Sayaji’s leadership development, aligning with hotel appointments.
To Lead Human Resources Across Maharashtra
As Cluster Human Resources Manager – Maharashtra, Khade will oversee HR functions across Sayaji Hotels’ properties in the state.
His responsibilities will include employee engagement, talent development, training initiatives and leadership development. He will also work on strengthening workplace culture and supporting consistent people practices across the cluster.
The role will involve working with teams and leadership across properties to support employee growth and organisational objectives.
Progression Within Sayaji Hotels
Khade joined Sayaji Hotels, Pune in 2023 and has held positions including Deputy HR Manager and Human Resources Manager.
During his time with the group, he has developed experience across human resource development, training and development, employee engagement, leadership and talent management.
His progression within Sayaji Hotels provides familiarity with the organisation’s people practices and hospitality operations, which he will now apply across a wider cluster of properties.
Focus on Talent and Employee Development
Khade’s HR experience covers several areas of people management, including training, employee engagement and talent development.
In his new position, he will focus on developing initiatives that support employees at different stages of their careers while strengthening leadership capabilities across the Maharashtra cluster.
He will also work towards building a workplace culture that encourages employee development and engagement.
Leadership and Workplace Culture
A key part of Khade’s responsibilities will be supporting leadership development and strengthening workplace culture across the group’s Maharashtra operations.
His role will combine HR strategy with employee-focused initiatives, including training and talent development, while supporting property teams in their people-related requirements.
Leadership Perspective
Speaking about his role, Mahesh Khade said,
“My journey with Sayaji Hotels has been one of continuous learning and growth, and every role has helped me understand people and hospitality from a different perspective. I believe HR is not just about processes, but about creating an environment where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow. My focus is to strengthen our people practices, develop talent and build teams that are confident, engaged and aligned with the organisation’s goals.”
Supporting People Practices Across the Cluster
Khade’s appointment expands his responsibilities from property-level HR leadership to a cluster role covering Sayaji Hotels’ Maharashtra operations.
His experience within the group, combined with his background in human resources and hospitality, will support the company’s focus on employee engagement, talent development, training and leadership across its properties.
Khade holds a degree in Hotel Management and an MBA in Human Resources, bringing together hospitality operations knowledge and people-management expertise.
