Director of human resources
Pubblicato il 09-09-2026 - IHG Hotels & Resorts in Italia
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Director of Human Resources will be a key member of the hotel's Executive Committee (Ex Com) 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 Previous experience as Director of Human Resource