Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Director of Human Resources will
be a key member of the hotel's Executive Committee (ExCom) and will lead the
overall People & Culture strategy throughout the pre-opening and operational
phases.
The successful candidate will build the Human Resources department from the
ground up, recruit and onboard approximately 90-100 employees, implement HR
policies and procedures, and create an environment built on trust, respect,
inclusion, engagement and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute the Human Resources strategy during pre-opening and
ongoing operations.
* Lead the recruitment campaign for approximately 90-100 colleagues across all
hotel departments.
* Develop employer branding initiatives and establish strong partnerships with
hospitality schools, universities and recruitment agencies.
* Ensure full compliance with Italian Labour Law, National Collective Labour
Agreements (CCNL), employment contracts and all relevant employment
jurisprudence.
* Manage employee relations, disciplinary procedures,
labour disputes and legal
compliance with the highest professional standards.
* Ensure HR processes comply with GDPR and Italian privacy legislation.
* Develop and implement HR policies aligned with IHG standards and Italian
legislation.
* Lead onboarding, performance management, succession planning, learning and
development, talent management and employee engagement initiatives.
* Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, inclusion, diversity and wellbeing.
* Coach department heads and managers on leadership, employee relations and
performance management.
* Oversee payroll administration together with Finance and external payroll
providers where applicable.
* Manage the Human Resources operating budget, including payroll planning,
recruitment, training and employee engagement initiatives.
* Ensure accurate HR reporting, workforce planning and organisational
development.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate
📌 Director of Human Resources (Taormina)
🏢 IHG
📍 Taormina