People & Culture Coordinator

Job Description

What you’ll do

We are looking for a People & Culture Coordinator to join the team at SLS Barcelona. Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of People & Culture, the People & Culture Coordinator ensures everything related to the administration, HRIS and staff files of the hotel are up to date while supporting the People & Culture day‑to‑day tasks. The People & Culture Coordinator assures the hotel culture is true to the SLS brand by fostering a team culture in which its members feel empowered to make decisions and take responsibility for their workload and professional development.

• Foster a positive and structured work environment that encourages the successful operation of the business.
• Ensure that team contracts and internal documents are sent and signed in a timely manner.
• Act as the main contact for team queries related to the hotel or HRIS.
• Be a true partner to the business for anything that relates to looking after their teams, providing advice and guidance.
• Support managers on employee relations and performance management cases.
• Handle hiring of new employees.
• Position the brand as an employer of choice through effective recruitment strategies that attract talent and build a talent pool for effective succession planning within the business.
• Keep the culture of the hotel alive by embedding the SLS values, promoting a fair, safe and inclusive environment and leading initiatives that engage and empower the team.
• Oversee maintenance of accurate and up‑to‑date personnel files and records for all employees.
• Ensure hiring standards and applicable laws and regulations are followed.
• Work with the Assistant Director of People & Culture on European/Global projects and rollouts.
• Work with the Learning & Development Manager on training and development strategy of the hotel.

Qualifications

• University degree with emphasis in Human Resources.
• Previous experience in hospitality within hotels/restaurants in a similar position.
• Knowledge of Spanish labour law.
• High level of energy and motivation with a proven track record of living the company's values.
• Proficient knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast‑paced environment and have a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Solid understanding of local legal compliance requirements.
• Ability to make people feel good – your team, guests and colleagues alike. Make a positive impact.
• Strong team leader, natural at managing and inspiring others in a way that gets the best out of them.
• Excellent relationship building skills, confident in working with other teams and leaders; passionate about what can be achieved together.
• Take ownership of important issues, solve problems, and make effective decisions.
• Learn quickly and adapt to SLS’s unique culture.
• Humble and open to ideas. Leave ego at the door and help get things done.
• Open to doing things differently and trying almost everything once.
• Desire to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.

Benefits

• The opportunity to join an innovative, fast‑growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
• Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.