Assistant Director of People & Culture - San Domenico Palace, Taormina, a Four Seasons Hotel
Four Seasons Taormina
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart.
Perched on a rocky promontory high above the Ionian Sea, the iconic San Domenico Palace welcomes you to a 14th-century convent reimagined. Swim in our clifftop infinity pool, stroll in magnificent Italian gardens, soak in the history, savour Michelin-starred dining and escape into a Four Seasons world of timeless beauty.
About the role:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart.
We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime.It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:Perched on a rocky promontory high above the Ionian Sea, the iconic San Domenico Palace welcomes you to a 14th-century convent reimagined. Swim in our clifftop infinity pool, stroll in magnificent Italian gardens, soak in the history, savour Michelin-starred dining and escape into a Four Seasons world of timeless beauty.
About the role:
This role reports to the Director of People and Culture and you will oversee the day to day running of the People and Culture function, assisting in leading the People and Culture strategy with a focus on Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development activities, being directly involved in new employee orientation, ethics & safety and leadership training delivery.
What will you do:
- C hampioning top talent and actively supporting succession planning
- S upporting the hotel as a Business Partner
- D efines and communicates People & Culture vision and roles consistent with helping the organization to implement strategies which attain overall goals and objectives.
- Supporting and driving Corporate People and Culture initiatives
- Supporting top talents in defining their development path as internal consultant and expert in L&D area
- Managing the financials of the budget, with a focus on L&D and training impact within our property
- Actively supporting recruitment, selection and onboarding requirements
- Conducting regular audits of People and Culture records
What you bring:
- 3-5 years of experience as a People & Culture Manager or above, preferably with Four Seasons or another luxury Hospitality brand
- Solid experience in People & Culture Leadership and Strategy, Employee Relations and Engagement and Talent Acquisition
- S trong working knowledge of Italian labor law, Workday HRIS and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
- Experience in dealing with unions.
- Fluent in English and Italian, both verbal and written.
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
- Excellent Training and Development opportunities
- Meals available at our Employee Restaurant
- Laundry service for work clothes
- Employee Experience initiatives: from annual themed employee party to many ESG events throughout the year
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
Schedule & Hours:
- This is a full-time position
You must possess the legal right to work in Italy.
Four SeasonsTaormina
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world...
Four SeasonsTaormina
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world...
Four SeasonsTaormina
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world...