People & Culture Coordinator

SLS Barcelona, a five-star urban resort of extraordinary experiences, brings a new variety of seaside glamour, indulgence and excellence to Barcelona’s waterfront district of Port Forum. Here the hallmarks of an SLS wonderland – playful ambiance, VIP treatment, and theatrical experiences - meet idyllic views to set a lavish stage for the extraordinary to unfold. The only 5-star hotel in the city to feature a terrace off every guestroom (471 in total), SLS Barcelona is all-encompassing in its delight, offering an array of exclusive amenities including rooftop dining and bars, three inviting swimming pools, a spacious 800 square-meter ballroom with abundant natural light, break out rooms catering to all size of meetings, a rejuvenating spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Say farewell to the ordinary, and hello to the extraordinary!

What you’ll do

We are looking for a People & Culture Coordinator to join the team at SLS Barcelona. Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of People & Culture, the People & Culture Coordinator ensures the everything related to the administration, HRIS and staff files of the hotel are up to date while supporting the People & Culture day-to-day tasks. The People & Culture Coordinator assures the hotel culture is true to the SLS brand by fostering a team culture in which its members feel empowered to make decisions and take responsibility for their workload and professional development.

• You will foster a positive and structured work environment which encourages the successful operation of the business.
• Controls that team’ contracts and internal documents are sent and signed on a timely manner.
• Be the main contact for team’ queries related to the hotel or HRIS.
• Be a true partner to the business for anything that relates to looking after their teams, providing advice & guidance.
• Support managers on employee relations and performance management cases.
• Hiring of new employees.
• Position our brand as an employer of choice through effective recruitment strategies that attract talent and build a talent pool for effective succession planning within the business.
• Keep the culture of the hotel alive by embedding the SLS values, promoting a fair, safe and inclusive environment and leading initiatives that engage and empower the team.
• Oversee maintenance of accurate and up-to-date personnel files and records for all employees.
• Ensure hiring standards and applicable laws and regulations are followed.
• Work with the Assistant Director of People & Culture on European/Global projects and rollouts.
• Work with the Learning & Development Manager on training and development strategy of the hotel.

What we are looking for...

• University degree with emphasis in Human Resources.
• Previous experience in hospitality within hotels/restaurants in a similar position.
• Knowledge of Spanish labour law.
• High level of energy and motivation with a proven track record of living the company's values
• Proficient knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and have a high level attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in Spanish and English.
• You have a solid understanding of local legal compliance requirements.
• You make people feel good - your team, guests and colleagues alike.  You make a positive impact.
• You’re a strong team leader, a natural at managing and inspiring others in a way that gets the best out of them.
• You are an excellent relationship builder, confident in working with other teams and leaders; you’re passionate about what we can achieve together.
• You take ownership of important issues, solve problems, and make effective decisions.
• You learn quickly and adapt to SLS’s unique culture.
• You are humble and open to ideas. We leave our ego at the door and help get things done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.

What's in it for you...

• The opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
• Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.

SLS is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collection of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Ennismore is a joint- venture with Accor, formed in 2021.