Talent Acquisition Specialist – Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor (Maternity leave)

Role summary

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The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports recruitment for Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor during a maternity-leave contract. Responsibilities typically include sourcing candidates, screening applications, coordinating interviews, maintaining recruitment records, supporting onboarding, and partnering with department leaders to meet staffing needs. Candidates are expected to have experience in talent acquisition or hotel human resources, strong communication and organisational skills, discretion, and confidence working with candidates and managers. Knowledge of Spanish and English is highly valuable, while experience in luxury hospitality, recruitment systems, employment procedures, and a multicultural environment would be advantageous. The role requires professionalism, responsiveness, attention to detail, and the ability to manage several vacancies in a fast-paced resort setting.

About the employer

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, residences, and private retreats worldwide. Founded in 1961, the company is known for highly personalised service, refined guest experiences, and strong employee development. Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor is located on the island’s northern peninsula, surrounded by Mediterranean scenery, beaches, and protected landscapes. The resort combines contemporary luxury with the natural character of Mallorca and serves international leisure travellers, families, and high-end groups. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment where service excellence, teamwork, discretion, and attention to detail are central. Four Seasons also promotes a people-first culture, with training, career mobility, and a focus on creating positive experiences for both guests and employees.

Working in Spain Islands

Spain’s islands, including Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote, offer employment in hotels, restaurants, tourism, aviation, retail, healthcare, construction, and technology. Mallorca has a strong year-round economy, although resort recruitment increases before the summer season. Local culture blends Spanish, Catalan or island traditions, Mediterranean food, festivals, outdoor living, and a relaxed social atmosphere. Lifestyle benefits include beaches, hiking, sailing, cycling, and mild winters, while housing can be expensive in popular coastal areas. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens generally may work without a visa but must register locally. Non-EU nationals normally need an employer-supported work permit and residence visa before starting employment. Relocating workers should arrange accommodation, obtain a Spanish tax number, register for social security, and check transport options, especially when working in remote resort locations such as Formentor.