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Human Resources Manager - Barcelona Operations Center

On-site in Barcelona·Added 4 days ago

Meliá Hotels

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Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Meliá Hotels doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Barcelona

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Grado en Psicología, Relaciones Laborales, Derecho, Recursos Humanos o disciplinas afines.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 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.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in generalist Human Resources positions with responsibility over different people management areas.
  • Previous experience in high-demand operational environments, preferably in hospitality, tourism, or services.
  • Experience leading teams and cross-functional projects.
  • Leadership and influence.
  • Strategic vision and business orientation.
  • Change management skills.
  • Communication and negotiation skills.
  • Results orientation.
  • People development and teamwork.
  • Analytical and organizational skills.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of the areas of Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Labor Relations, Culture, and Compensation.
  • Knowledge of labor legislation and management of relations with works councils.
  • Experience with SAP SuccessFactors, SAP, MyPlace, or other HR tools is valued.
  • Knowledge of recruitment and employer branding platforms.

Education & certifications

  • Degree in Psychology, Labor Relations, Law, Human Resources, or related disciplines.
  • Postgraduate training or specialization in People Management is valued.

Languages

  • Professional Spanish and English.
  • Knowledge of other languages will be positively valued.

The role

"The world is yours with Meliá"

Discover an endless path at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are infinite. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and become part of our extensive global family.

Lead and implement the Human Resources strategy in Barcelona hotels, guaranteeing an excellent experience for collaborators and candidates throughout their entire lifecycle in the company. You will be the main strategic business partner regarding people, driving talent attraction, development, engagement, and retention, while simultaneously ensuring compliance with corporate policies and current labor legislation.

What you'll do

  1. Act as a strategic business partner
  • Advise Management and operational teams on people management, talent planning, and decision-making.
  • Drive initiatives that contribute to organizational development, productivity, and team engagement.
  1. Lead talent attraction and acquisition
  • Supervise and coordinate selection processes to guarantee the coverage of staffing needs and key positions.
  • Drive employer branding actions and develop relationships with educational centers and talent sources.
  1. Enhance employee development and experience
  • Coordinate onboarding, training, development, and performance evaluation processes.
  • Promote a culture oriented toward learning, professional evolution, and internal mobility.
  1. Drive culture, communication, and work climate
  • Lead engagement, recognition, internal communication, and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Ensure the monitoring of work climate indicators and the implementation of action plans.
  1. Guarantee labor and administrative management
  • Supervise the correct application of labor regulations, administrative processes, and relations with legal worker representation.
  • Coordinate compensation and benefits policies, as well as the monitoring of personnel indicators.
  1. Lead projects and ensure compliance with HR standards
  • Participate in corporate projects, openings, organizational transformations, and change processes.
  • Ensure compliance with HR policies, sustainability, diversity, occupational health, and safety.

About Meliá Hotels

Meliá Hotels International is a Spanish hotel company and one of the world's largest resort hotel chains. Founded in Palma de Mallorca in 1956, the company operates over 350 hotels across more than 40 countries, spanning brands such as Gran Meliá, Meliá, ME by Meliá, Innside by Meliá, and Paradisus. The company is a global leader in the hospitality industry, with a strong focus on leisure and business travel, and is known for its Mediterranean heritage and premium service standards.

Meliá has a very significant presence in Spain, its home market, with a wide network of hotels across the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and the mainland. The company is a major employer in Spain, offering a wide range of roles in hotel operations, food and beverage, and management. For international professionals, Meliá offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment within a leading global hospitality brand, with roles often requiring Spanish language skills and a passion for customer service.

Industry
Hotels
Founded
1956
Employees
40,000–50,000
Headquarters
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
In Spain
Palma de Mallorca, Madrid, Barcelona and 17 more
Website
melia.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Meliá is a Spanish company, so working there offers a direct path to living and working in Spain, particularly in popular tourist destinations like the Balearic and Canary Islands.
  • The company operates a large number of hotels in Spain, providing many job opportunities in various departments such as food & beverage, housekeeping, and front office.
  • As a global hotel chain, Meliá has a multicultural workforce, and English is often used in international tourist destinations, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • The company offers internal mobility and career development opportunities within its extensive portfolio of hotels in Spain and worldwide.
  • Many roles, especially in food & beverage and housekeeping, may require Spanish language skills to interact with local staff and guests.

In their own words

Additional information

At Meliá Hotels International we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the support of management and the principles contained in our Human Resources policies. We also 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 promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any type of discrimination, especially that 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 great, socially responsible human team. In this regard, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present" Thanks to all our collaborators we make this possible.

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