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Human Resources Department - Luxury Hotel Sector

On-site in Palma·Added 4 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Agency
Catenon

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Overview

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On-site, Palma
English
Required
Experience
5+ years

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

-Minimum of 5 to 8 years of overall experience in Human Resources, with at least 3-5 years leading the HR function in the hotel sector (luxury hotels, 5-star resorts, or international chains). Note: Previous experience as a Senior HRBP or HR Manager in the hospitality sector will be highly valued.
-Languages: Excellent/bilingual English level (C1/C2), essential for daily interaction with regional and corporate management of the international group.
-Technical Skills: Solid, demonstrable experience in labor legislation applied to hospitality, management of large workforces, and analytical command of budgets and HR financial reports (Excel).
-Personal Skills: High energy, charisma, excellent communication and influencing skills, empathy, and a strong sensitivity to the quality standards of the luxury segment.

The role

At Catenons, we are looking for a Human Resources Director to join the Management Committee of a luxury hotel in Mallorca.

The position requires a professional who actively collaborates with the daily operation of the hotel, establishing a close and trusting relationship with department heads and staff. We are not looking for a profile focused solely on office administration, but rather a person with high energy, influence capacity, and a solid employee orientation, who combines this closeness with the analytical and technical rigor necessary to precisely manage the hotel's talent strategy.

What you'll do

-Strategic and Hands-on Leadership: Play an active role on the Management Committee, contributing judgment and business vision to decision-making. Act as a direct liaison with hotel operations, leaving the office to advise Department Heads (HODs) on leadership and team management.
-Labor Relations Management and Seasonal Closing: Lead with full technical soundness the labor relations processes, staffing flows, and collective bargaining specific to the island's hotel sector.
-Organizational Culture and Climate: Develop initiatives that boost employee well-being, motivation, and commitment. Energize the hotel's internal culture through close, empathetic, and high-energy communication.
-Talent Attraction and Development: Oversee recruitment processes for all operational and corporate areas of the hotel, ensuring the highest quality standards in onboarding and designing career plans for key profiles.
-Administration and Analytical Control (Accuracy): Oversee personnel administration, payroll, and the preparation/monitoring of the staffing budget. Ensure rigorous control of internal reports and processes, guaranteeing strict legal compliance.

About Catenon

Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.

Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.

Industry
Recruitment

In their own words

About the company & team

The client is a renowned and iconic international hotel chain in the Ultra-Luxury segment, with a global presence.
The hotel is one of the most prestigious on the island.

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