Director of People & Culture

Sunset Hospitality Group; Varese; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A multinational hospitality group is seeking a Director of People & Culture to implement HR strategy across two destinations in Milan. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of hospitality management experience, strong knowledge of Italian labor law, and be fluent in both Italian and English. This role offers a competitive salary and career growth opportunities within a vibrant lifestyle brand.

Servizi

Competitive Salary

Exclusive discounts across venues

Career growth opportunities

Competenze

• 8-10 years of experience in hospitality management, ideally in restaurants and hotels.
• Strong working knowledge of Italian employment law.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Mansioni

• Implement HR strategy aligned with business goals.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Italian Labor Law.

Conoscenze

Knowledge of Italian employment law

Fluent in Italian and English

Organizational skills

Multitasking abilities

Formazione

Degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Sunset Hospitality Group is a leading multinational lifestyle hospitality group, with a wide portfolio encompassing Hotels & Resorts, Restaurants, Beach Clubs, Nightclubs, Fitness Centers, and more.

SHG operates over 81 venues in 26 countries with a commitment to deliver authentic and diverse hospitality experiences that bring people together, all around the world.

We are looking for a strategic Director of People & Culture, responsible for implementing and executing the HR strategy across two hospitality destinations in Milan: Palazzo Cordusio and Torre Velasca for both our Hotels & Resorts Division as well as our F&B Division.

Main responsibilities

• Implement and lead a proactive, integrated HR strategy aligned with business goals for both locations.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the senior leadership team on workforce planning, organizational design and cultural initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to Italian Labor Law and SHG ́s global HR policies.
• Design and implement localized HR policies tailored to Milan ́s regulatory and operational context
• Lead recruitment initiatives for Palazzo Cordusio & Torre Velasca to attract top hospitality talent aligned with luxury service standards.
• Oversee onboarding and induction processes to embed the SHG culture
• Roll out and execute Performance Management systems to drive accountability & results.
• Promote a positive employee relations climate and handle grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Conduct exit interviews and present trend analysis to leadership.
• Manage insurance, welfare programs and salary structures
• Design property-specific training programs and roll out corporate ones
• Support training initiatives for Italian labor law compliance, brand standards and safety.
• Ensure efficient use of HRIS in the region
• Supervise Time & Attendance, leave management and payroll coordination
• Manage legal compliance and administrative processes, including coordination with legal counsel, oversight of work permits, and operational efficiency across locations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Hospitality or similar.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in the field of hospitality in management level (ideally in restaurants and hotels).
• Strongworking knowledge of Italian employment law.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Flexible person with availability to adapt.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Discounts Across Sunset's Venues and More : Experience the Sunset lifestyle to the fullest with exclusive discounts at all our venues and beyond.
• Career Growth Opportunities : Your professional journey is our priority. Elevate your career with tailored growth opportunities that align with your ambitions.

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