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 Trainee - Meliá Barcelona Operations Center

Meliá Hotels

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

"The world is yours with Meliá"

Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are infinite. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our extensive global family.

Discover some of the benefits we offer:

My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.

My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

Position Mission: Support the area by following the policies and procedures of Meliá Hotels International, with the aim of accompanying collaborators in their development and growth.

What will you learn?

Staffing list monitoring.
Selection techniques.
Identify internship needs, search for local schools and universities for student recruitment, and handle the necessary procedures for signing collaboration agreements with schools, while monitoring students (conducting follow-up interviews).
Perform the Welcome process, follow up, and support the internship tutor in student evaluations.
Support the creation of the Hotel's annual Training Plan in collaboration with the HR Partner or HR CO, as applicable.
Ensure and support Department Heads in the implementation of department procedures and coordinate the training needs detection process for all Hotel staff.
Conduct telephone screenings of candidates with the required profile, interviews, and candidate feedback reports.
Perform monitoring, maintenance actions, and improvements of the Climate Action Plan carried out by Department Heads.

What are we looking for?

Education related to tourism or Hospitality. Currently studying or eligible for internship agreements.
Advanced English.
Motivation and eagerness to learn.
Creativity and communication skills.

At Meliá, we are all VIPs

At Meliá Hotels International, we advocate for 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 spreading a corporate culture committed to effective equality throughout the entire workforce, and raising awareness of the need to act jointly and globally.

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 are fundamental to our success as a global company.

Furthermore, we bet on 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 it possible.

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

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"El mundo es tuyo con Meliá"

Descubre un camino sin límites en Meliá, donde las oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo son infinitas. Sumérgete en un viaje que te llevará a trabajar en varios países y a formar parte de nuestra extensa familia global.

Descubre algunos de los beneficios que ofrecemos:

My MeliáRewards: Participa en nuestro programa de fidelidad exclusivo, disfrutando de beneficios y ventajas únicas.

My MeliáBenefits: Aprovecha la compensación flexible y los descuentos exclusivos en una amplia variedad de productos y servicios, promoviendo un estilo de vida activo y saludable.

Misión del puesto: Apoyar al área siguiendo las políticas y procedimientos de Meliá Hotels International, con el objetivo de acompañar a los colaboradores en su desarrollo y crecimiento.

¿Que vas a aprender?

Seguimiento de plantillas.
Técnicas de Selección.
Realiza la identificación de necesidades de prácticas, búsqueda de escuelas, universidades locales para la captación de alumnos y trámites necesarios para la firma de convenios de colaboración con escuelas en colaboración y lleva un seguimiento de los alumnos (realiza entrevistas de seguimiento)
Realiza la Bienvenida, da seguimiento y apoya al tutor de prácticas en la evaluación de los alumnos.
Apoya en la elaboración del Plan de Formación anual del Hotel en colaboración con su responsable HR Partner o HR CO, según correspondiente.
Se asegura y apoya a los Jefes de departamento en la implantación de los procedimientos del departamento y coordina el proceso de detección de necesidades de formación para todo el personal del Hotel.
Realiza sondeos telefónicos de candidatos con el perfil requerido, entrevistas y informes de feedback de candidatos.
Realiza seguimiento, acciones de mantenimiento y mejoras del Plan de Acción de Clima realizado por los Jefes de Departamento.

¿Qué buscamos?

Formación relacionada con el turismo u Hospitalidad. Actualmente estudiando o con la capacidad de optar a prácticas por convenio.
Inglés Avanzado.
Motivación y ganas de aprender.
Creatividad y habilidades comunicativas.

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