Meliá Hotels International is one of the world's largest hotel chains and the leading hotel group in Spain. Founded in 1956, the company operates over 380 hotels in more than 40 countries under a diverse portfolio of brands including Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, Paradisus, and INNSiDE. As a major player in the global hospitality industry and a member of the IBEX 35, it is recognized for its leadership in both leisure and business travel segments.

Headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, Meliá maintains an extensive presence across Spain, with properties in nearly every major city and tourist destination. For international professionals, the company offers a wide range of career paths from corporate roles in IT, finance, and marketing to operational positions in luxury hospitality. Meliá is particularly relevant for international hires due to its multilingual work environment and its commitment to internal mobility across its global network.

Founded in 1956 by Gabriel Escarrer Juliá in Palma de Mallorca, the company began with a single hotel. It expanded rapidly across Spain and internationally, becoming a publicly traded company on the IBEX 35 in 1996.

For international professionals

Global leader in the resort sector with a presence in over 40 countries.
Headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, offering significant corporate and administrative opportunities in the Balearic Islands.
Extensive portfolio of brands ranging from mid-scale to ultra-luxury, catering to diverse professional backgrounds.
Strong emphasis on internal mobility and international career development programs for employees.
Regularly recruits for multilingual roles in guest experience, hotel management, and corporate services.

HR Cantera - Internal Talent Identification

Meliá Hotels

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Requirements

Consolidated experience in Human Resources (not aimed at recent graduates)
Current level of HR Associate Manager or equivalent experience
Knowledge and experience in at least two Human Resources areas
Global and cross-functional vision of the HR function
Leadership, influence, and people management skills
High capacity for learning and adaptation
National geographic availability
Language skills; Professional English

Benefits

Intensive 12-month program
Cross-functional experience in different Human Resources areas
Exposure to operational and corporate environments
Continuous training and mentorship from organizational leaders
Development of strategic and leadership competencies
Real opportunities for growth and professional projection within Meliá Hotels International

Job Description

"The world is yours with Meliá"

Continuing at Meliá is an opportunity to learn, grow, and keep building your career within a global team. Here you can take on new challenges and access experiences in different destinations, while remaining part of our family.

Are you ready to take the next step in your journey with us?

REMEMBER: Before submitting your application, you must inform your direct supervisor and/or Hotel Director, and your Human Resources manager of your interest in participating in the internal selection process. Your hierarchical supervisor will not have the authority to authorize or block the submission of an application, but they must be duly informed.

At Meliá Hotels International, we are launching a new edition of our HR Cantera program, an initiative designed to identify, accelerate, and develop high-potential talent aspiring to assume leadership positions in Human Resources.

What is the objective of the program?

The HR Cantera program aims to build a solid pipeline of future leaders in Human Resources, offering intensive and cross-functional training across all areas of the department.

Over 12 months, participants will develop the necessary competencies to assume leadership positions in both hotels and Operations Centers in Spain.

What do we offer?

Intensive 12-month program
Cross-functional experience in different Human Resources areas
Exposure to operational and corporate environments
Continuous training and mentorship from organizational leaders
Development of strategic and leadership competencies
Real opportunities for growth and professional projection within Meliá Hotels International

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for professionals passionate about people and with a drive for growth, who want to take the next step in their career within the Human Resources area.

Consolidated experience in Human Resources (not aimed at recent graduates)
Current level of HR Associate Manager or equivalent experience
Knowledge and experience in at least two Human Resources areas
Global and cross-functional vision of the HR function
Leadership, influence, and people management skills
High capacity for learning and adaptation
National geographic availability
Language skills; Professional English

Planned Locations

COP Canarias

At Meliá, we are all VIPs

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in our Human Resources policies. Likewise, we care about promoting a corporate culture committed to effective equality and raising awareness of the need to act jointly and globally across the entire workforce.

We drive our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any type of discrimination, especially those related to disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is fundamental to our success as a global company.

Furthermore, we are committed to the sustainable growth of our sector through a socially responsible human team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to all our collaborators, we make this possible.

To protect you and avoid fraud in selection processes, we invite you to consult our recommendations on the page "Protect your application".

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"El mundo es tuyo con Meliá"

Continuar en Meliá es una oportunidad para aprender, crecer y seguir construyendo tu carrera dentro de un equipo global. Aquí puedes asumir nuevos retos y acceder a experiencias en distintos destinos, sin dejar de formar parte de nuestra familia.

¿Te animas a dar el siguiente paso en tu trayectoria con nosotros?

RECUERDA: Antes de presentar tu candidatura, deberás informar de tu interés por participar en el proceso de selección interno a tu responsable directo y/o Director/a de Hotel, y tu responsable de Recursos Humanos. Tu responsable jerárquico no tendrá la potestad de autorizar ni tampoco de frenar la presentación de una candidatura, pero sí deberá estar debidamente informado.

En Meliá Hotels International abrimos una nueva edición de nuestro programa HR Cantera, una iniciativa diseñada para identificar, acelerar y desarrollar talento con alto potencial que aspire a asumir posiciones de liderazgo en Recursos Humanos.

¿Cuál es el objetivo del programa?

El programa de HR Cantera tiene como propósito construir una cantera sólida de futuros líderes en Recursos Humanos, ofreciendo una formación intensiva y transversal en todas las áreas del departamento.

Durante 12 meses, los participantes desarrollarán las competencias necesarias para asumir posiciones de liderazgo tanto en hoteles como en Centros de Operaciones en España.

¿Qué ofrecemos?

Programa intensivo de 12 meses de duración
Experiencia transversal en las diferentes áreas de Recursos Humanos
Exposición a entornos operativos y corporativos
Formación y acompañamiento continuo por parte de líderes de la organización
Desarrollo de competencias estratégicas y de liderazgo
Oportunidades reales de crecimiento y proyección profesional dentro de Meliá Hotels International

¿A quién buscamos?

Buscamos profesionales apasionados por las personas y con ambición de crecimiento, que quieran dar el siguiente paso en su carrera dentro del área de Recursos Humanos.

Experiencia consolidada en Recursos Humanos (no orientado a perfiles recién graduados)
Nivel actual de HR Associate Manager o experiencia equivalente
Conocimiento y experiencia en al menos dos áreas de Recursos Humanos
Visión global y transversal de la función de HR
Capacidad de liderazgo, influencia y gestión de personas
Alta capacidad de aprendizaje y adaptación
Disponibilidad geográfica nacional
Conocimiento de idiomas; Inglés profesional

Ubicaciones previstas

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En Meliá todos somos VIP

En Meliá Hotels International apostamos por la igualdad de oportunidades entre mujeres y hombres en el ámbito laboral, contando con el compromiso de la dirección y con los principios contenidos en las políticas de Recursos Humanos. Asimismo, nos importa la difusión entre toda la plantilla de una cultura empresarial comprometida con la igualdad efectiva, y la sensibilización de sobre la necesidad de actuar conjunta y globalmente.

Impulsamos nuestro compromiso con la igualdad y la diversidad, evitando cualquier tipo de discriminación, especialmente, la relacionada con motivos de discapacidad, raza, religión, género o edad. Creemos que la diversidad y la inclusión entre nuestras personas trabajadoras es fundamental para nuestro éxito como compañía global.

Además, apostamos por el crecimiento sostenible de nuestro sector a través de un gran equipo humano socialmente responsable. En este sentido, nuestro lema es "Hacia un futuro sostenible, desde un presente responsable" Gracias a todos/as los colaboradores/as lo hacemos posible.

Para protegerte y evitar fraudes en los procesos de selección, te invitamos a consultar nuestras recomendaciones en la página "Protege tu candidatura".

Si quieres ser "Very Inspiring People", síguenos en:

INSTAGRAM - TIKTOK - LINKEDIN - INDEED - GLASSDOOR