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Corporate HRBP Director

On-site in Madrid·Added 2 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Ikos Resorts

45 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

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Requirements

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 15+ years of experience

    Director-level role.

  • University degree

    “Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field; Master's degree or HR certifications preferred.” — per the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field; Master's degree or HR certifications preferred.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in senior HR Business Partner or leadership roles supporting corporate and HQ environments.
  • Proven experience in luxury hospitality, multi-site international operations, or fast-growing companies.
  • Strong track record as a strategic advisor to senior executives and mid-management.
  • Deep knowledge of labor legislation in Spain or Greece.
  • Experience in organizational design, talent management, and HR transformation initiatives.
  • Fluency in English is required; Spanish and/or Greek is a plus.
  • Willingness and availability to travel frequently between Madrid, Athens, and Thessaloniki.

Nice to have

  • Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and execution skills.
  • Excellent change management capabilities.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Opportunity to lead HR in a dynamic, fast-growing international hospitality group.
  • Work within a company committed to sustainable tourism and responsible business practices.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment valuing continuous development.
  • Exposure to multiple international locations and cultures.

The role

As the HR Corporate Business Partner Director at Sani/Ikos Group, you will play a pivotal strategic and operational role supporting the rapid growth of our company. You will lead the HR Business Partnership function for approximately 900 HQ employees across Madrid, Athens, and Thessaloniki, covering key corporate functions including Finance, Legal, Development, Marketing, Procurement, and other central teams.

Reporting directly to the CHRO, you will serve as a trusted senior advisor to senior management, driving the transformation of HR from transactional to strategic. You will support business leaders in talent management, organizational effectiveness, culture, and performance, contributing to our ambition to nearly double in size to \~12,000 employees and \~€1bn revenue by 2029 while preserving the unique "Sani-Ikos magic."

What you'll do

  • Act as senior HR Business Partner for HQ senior leaders, providing proactive, business-oriented counsel on people matters.
  • Partner with mid-management across HQ functions to align people strategies with business objectives.
  • Coordinate recruitment needs across HQ departments and partner with Talent Acquisition for efficient processes.
  • Drive talent pipelining, succession planning, and lead talent review and performance management processes.
  • Lead organizational design initiatives and address talent gaps in collaboration with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development.
  • Develop and implement initiatives to boost employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention.
  • Serve as a culture ambassador reinforcing company values and support the evolution of a decentralized HR model.
  • Oversee day-to-day HR delivery for HQ employees, manage complex employee relations cases in partnership with Legal.
  • Ensure full compliance with local labor laws across Spain and Greece.
  • Collaborate with Senior Director of Shared Services on HRIS, analytics, and HR transformation projects.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Business Partners fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.

Hiring process

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in a thriving, values-driven company. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation to join Sani/Ikos Group.

About Ikos Resorts

Ikos Resorts operates a collection of luxury all-inclusive beachfront resorts across Greece and Spain, with eight properties including Ikos Kissamos (Crete), Ikos Odisia and Ikos Dassia (Corfu), Ikos Aria (Kos), Ikos Olivia and Ikos Oceania (Halkidiki), Ikos Andalusia (Marbella-Estepona) and Ikos Porto Petro (Mallorca). The brand positions itself around an 'Unconditional Luxury' all-inclusive concept covering gastronomy, spa, entertainment and beachfront experiences, and markets a premium 'Deluxe Collection' tier with concierge service, exclusive dining and upgraded in-suite amenities.

In Spain, the company runs two resorts: Ikos Andalusia in Marbella-Estepona, roughly 50 minutes from Malaga Airport and close to Puerto Banus, Estepona and Marbella, and Ikos Porto Petro in Mallorca. Current openings in Spain span the full resort operation, including culinary roles from Commis Chef to Chef De Cuisine, food and beverage positions such as Waiter, Bartender and Outlet Manager, housekeeping, front office and guest relations, spa therapy, kids club and entertainment, plus technical and maintenance roles such as electricians, plumbers and refrigeration technicians. This breadth of operational roles at two large Spanish resort properties is the main point of relevance for international professionals seeking hospitality work in Spain.

Industry
Hospitality

Good to know if you are moving

  • Ikos Resorts operates two resorts in Spain: Ikos Andalusia in Marbella-Estepona and Ikos Porto Petro in Mallorca.
  • Ikos Andalusia is approximately 50 minutes from Malaga Airport, with transfer times of about 15 minutes to Puerto Banus and Estepona and 20 minutes to Marbella.
  • Open roles in Spain span culinary (Commis Chef through Chef De Cuisine), food and beverage (Waiter, Bartender, Outlet Manager), housekeeping, front office, guest relations, spa, kids club, entertainment and technical maintenance (electricians, plumbers, refrigeration technicians).
  • The brand operates a luxury all-inclusive beachfront resort concept across Greece and Spain, with a premium Deluxe Collection tier.

In their own words

About the company & team

At Sani/Ikos Group, our people are at the heart of our success. We embrace the Greek tradition of Philoxenia-welcoming others with generosity and care-which shapes every interaction. We are committed to offering fulfilling careers, continuous development opportunities, and a supportive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to grow.

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