Summary
La información a continuación detalla los requisitos del puesto, la experiencia esperada del candidato y las cualificaciones correspondientes.
At Grand Hyatt Barcelona, one of the city’s newest and most prestigious luxury landmarks, we are seeking a highly organized, people‑focused, and operationally strong Assistant Director of Human Resources to join our Human Resources team.
About the Role
As Assistant Director of Human Resources at Grand Hyatt Barcelona, you are a driver of structure, consistency, and people‑centred practices within the hotel. You support both the strategic direction and the operational execution of Human Resources, ensuring that HR processes, policies, and employee relations are managed efficiently, fairly, and in full compliance with legislation, collective agreements, and Hyatt standards.
This is a full‑time operational position (40 hours per week) offered on a permanent contract. The role requires close collaboration with hotel leadership and all operational departments, with a strong on‑site presence to support managers and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Director of Human Resources in the daily management of the HR department, acting as a key operational point of contact for managers and colleagues.
Coordinate the day‑to‑day activity of the HR office, ensuring priorities, deadlines, follow‑ups and internal processes are managed in a structured and efficient way.
Supervise, support and coordinate the HR team, helping to ensure clear responsibilities, consistent ways of working and a high level of internal service.
Ensure the correct application of Spanish labour legislation, the applicable collective bargaining agreement, company policies and internal HR procedures.
Support the management of employee relations matters, including disciplinary processes, grievances, performance concerns, workplace conflicts and other sensitive situations.
Participate in the relationship with the Works Council and employee representatives, preparing information, following up on agreements and supporting constructive labour relations.
Provide practical HR guidance and support to Heads of Department and managers on people management topics, employment matters, policies, procedures and employee relations.
Oversee key HR administration processes, including contracts, employee documentation, working time, absences, holidays, payroll coordination, reporting and employee records.
Support and supervise the payroll process, ensuring accurate preparation, review and coordination of payroll‑related information, including variable payments, absences, working time, contract changes and other relevant employee data.
Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, training, development, internal communication, employee engagement and colleague experience initiatives.
Lead the creation, review and coordination of HR policies, procedures and SOPs, ensuring that information is clear, accurate, updated and accessible in one central place.
Identify opportunities to improve, simplify and standardise HR processes, helping the department and hotel teams work in a more consistent and efficient way.
Ensure that managers and colleagues understand where to find HR information, what procedures to follow and how to apply them correctly in their daily work.
Act as a bridge between HR strategy and hotel operations, helping to translate priorities into clear actions, routines and follow‑up.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, accuracy and discretion in all HR matters.
Represent the culture and values of the company, promoting a respectful, fair, organised and colleague‑focused working environment.
Qualifications & Requirements
Previous experience in a Human Resources management or assistant management role is required.
Legal residence in Spain and a valid work permit.
Experience in hospitality and/or luxury environments is highly preferred.
Strong working knowledge of Spanish labour law and collective bargaining agreements.
Proven experience in employee relations, HR administration, and payroll coordination.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities, deadlines, and multiple stakeholders.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a practical, hands‑on, and collaborative approach.
Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion, professionalism, and fairness.
Proficiency in Spanish and English is obligatory;
additional languages are an advantage.
Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
High attention to detail, structure, and accuracy.
Professional appearance and conduct consistent with Hyatt brand values.
Values
At Hyatt, we care for people so they can be their best. Our values —
Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation, and Wellbeing
— guide how we work, how we lead, and how we care for our colleagues and guests.
Joining Hyatt means becoming part of a global family where diversity is celebrated, collaboration is encouraged, and your professional growth truly matters.
What You’ll Love About Us
Special Hyatt hotel rates for you, your family, and friends from day one.
Discounts in hotel restaurants and bars.
Employee restaurant with nutritious and varied daily menus.
Free access to a wellbeing and mental health support platform.
Continuous learning, leadership development, and global career opportunities within Hyatt.
Gross annual salary between 35.000€ and 40.000€.
Be Part of Something GRAND
With more than
1,150 hotels in over 70 countries, Hyatt is globally recognised as a
Great Place to Work. Our success is driven by passionate people who care deeply — for our guests and for each other. xhfqzwm
Join the Grand Hyatt Barcelona team and become YOUR best version.
#J-18808-Ljbffr