Job Title: Director of Human Resources
Location: Algarve or Lisbon
Salary: €Negotiable

A leading hospitality group is seeking an accomplished Director of Human Resources to provide strategic direction and leadership across its portfolio of properties.

This role plays an important part in shaping the company’s culture, advancing people-focused initiatives, and ensuring HR strategies support both operational excellence and employee success.

The ideal candidate will bring a balance of strategic vision and hands-on leadership, with the ability to drive HR programs that foster engagement, attract top talent, and promote organizational growth.

Working closely with senior leadership, the Director of Human Resources will ensure that policies, practices, and programs align with the company’s mission to deliver exceptional guest experiences through empowered and motivated teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement HR strategies that align with business goals, strengthen company culture, and support organizational growth.
• Talent Acquisition & Development: Lead recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning to attract, retain, and grow top talent across all properties.
• Employee Engagement & Relations: Foster a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven culture through engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and open communication.
• Policy & Compliance Management: Oversee HR policies and ensure compliance with labor laws, health and safety standards, and internal regulations.
• Compensation & Benefits: Design and manage competitive reward programs that align with business objectives and attract high-performing employees.
• Workforce Analytics & Reporting: Utilize HR data and analytics to inform strategy, track key metrics, and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Operational Excellence: Enhance HR systems, processes, and technologies to ensure efficiency, scalability, and continuous improvement.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Lead DEI initiatives to create a workplace that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Mentor HR teams and partner with cross-functional leaders to align HR strategies with business operations and organizational needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in the hospitality industry or a related service-oriented sector.
• Demonstrated success managing HR functions across multi-location or multi-brand operations.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, labor relations, and HR best practices.
• Expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with HR metrics and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach.

Job Title: Director of Human Resources
Location: Algarve or Lisbon
Salary: €Negotiable

If you would like to have more information about the role, please apply or send your cv to maria@corecruitment.com

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