People and Culture Manager

Swissôtel Büyük Efes, Izmir

 Job Description

Swissotel Büyük Efes İzmir is seeking an experienced and dynamic People & Culture Manager to lead the Human Resources function at our 5-star property.

This position holds full responsibility for the strategic and operational management of all People & Culture processes within the hotel and will report directly to Executive Management. The role requires a hands-on leader with a strong background in 5-star hospitality environments and a passion for fostering a high-performance, people-oriented culture while leading the People & Culture team.

• Lead and manage all People & Culture functions across the hotel
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the People & Culture team
• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the hotel's business objectives
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process to attract top talent within the hospitality industry
• Oversee performance management, training, career development, and employee engagement initiatives
• Act as a strategic business partner to department heads and senior leadership
• Ensure full compliance with local labor legislation and internal policies
• Drive organizational development initiatives and support change management processes
• Promote and sustain a positive workplace culture in line with company values and service excellence standards 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Tourism Management, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in Human Resources within 5-star international hotel operations (mandatory)
• Proven experience in the tourism and hospitality industry
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken)
• Comprehensive knowledge of labor law and HR operational practices
• Demonstrated experience in talent acquisition, learning & development, performance management, employee engagement, succession planning, and organizational development
• Proven team management and leadership experience
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment with a solution-oriented mindset
• Proficiency in MS Office applications