Assistant-Human Resources

Role summary

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The Assistant Human Resources role supports daily HR administration in a hotel environment, including employee records, onboarding, contracts, attendance, recruitment coordination, training support and responding to colleague enquiries. Candidates are generally expected to have prior administrative or hospitality experience, strong organization, discretion and good communication skills. Working knowledge of Spanish employment practices, office software and HR systems is beneficial. English is often required in an international hotel, while Spanish and other languages are valuable. The successful candidate should be approachable, professional, detail-oriented and able to handle confidential information while working efficiently in a busy, multicultural setting.

About the employer

Le Méridien is Marriott International’s mid-century-inspired hospitality brand, known for stylish hotels, thoughtful design, art, culture and a focus on destination experiences. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, operating thousands of properties across numerous brands and countries. A Human Resources Assistant at a Le Méridien property supports the people operation behind the guest experience, helping colleagues and managers with recruitment, onboarding, employment administration, training and workplace procedures. Hotel teams are usually international and service-focused, offering exposure to hospitality operations and opportunities to progress within Marriott’s global network. Exact duties, benefits and working conditions depend on the individual property and local Spanish employment regulations.

Working in Spain Islands

Spain’s main island job markets include Mallorca, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, where tourism creates opportunities in hotels, restaurants, guest services, HR, housekeeping, maintenance and activities. Mallorca and Ibiza have strong seasonal demand, while Tenerife and Gran Canaria offer more year-round employment. Island life combines beaches, outdoor activities, relaxed social culture and excellent local food, but housing can be expensive and seasonal work may involve fluctuating income. Spanish is important for daily life and many roles; English and other European languages are valuable in tourism. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can work without a visa but must complete registration requirements. Non-EU nationals normally need a Spanish work and residence permit arranged with employer support before starting. Bring recognized qualifications, references and sufficient savings for accommodation and initial expenses.