Barrière is seeking a Director of Human Resources.
As part of the Hotel Executive Committee and under the direct supervision of the General Manager on site & Director of HR Group Barrière, you will step into the heart of an exhilarating pre-opening phase, spearheading the final HR setup to ensure a flawless, high-profile property launch.
Building upon initial on-site foundations, you will breathe life into our HR infrastructure—deploying advanced digital tools, closing out the final waves of recruitment, and orchestrating a world-class onboarding journey. Directly managing a team of 2 Human Resources Supervisors, this is a tailor-made opportunity for a high-impact, hands-on leader who thrives on transforming high-level strategic visions into vibrant, daily operational realities.
Who you are
A Strategic Decision-Maker: you possess the poise and agility to make swift, high-stakes decisions in a fast-paced, demanding luxury environment.
A Composed Leader: you don't just handle high-pressure situations—you master them, bringing calm efficiency and clear direction to the team.
A Guardian of Well-being: you hold an uncompromising standard for health, safety, and local compliance, ensuring our property remains a safe, pristine haven for both guests and staff.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES
Crafting the Dream Team: Recruitment & World-Class Onboarding
Cross the Finish Line: take the reins of our active recruitment campaigns, successfully closing open positions across all departments with top-tier talent.
Elevate the Onboarding Experience: design and deliver immersive integration programs that instantly immerse new hires into our signature luxury service standards, including the management of the staff housing.
Continuous Growth: plan and execute impactful, ongoing training initiatives tailored for both our fast-paced seasonal teams and core permanent staff as well as ensuring all mandatory training is completed.
Championing HR Tech & Financial Strategy
Streamline Payroll Operations: establish flawless, airtight payroll workflows—managing time cards, variable compensation, and final payouts with precision, whether executed internally or alongside an external partner.
Financial Partnership: act as a strategic partner in budget planning. Analyze departmental needs, optimize seasonal workforce distribution, and proactively manage labor cost variances.
HR Operations & Legal Integrity
Operational Excellence: oversee the daily HR lifecycle for approximately 200 FTEs, ensuring seamless execution of employment contracts, seasonal agreements, internships, and attendance/medical tracking.
Local Compliance Expert: serve as the internal authority on Greek labor legislation, keeping leadership ahead of legal updates and mitigating risks.
Fair & Balanced Leadership: confidently lead all employee relations and disciplinary procedures with total compliance, transparency, and respect for local regulations.
Staff Accomodation: Oversee the operational management and maintenance of all staff housing facilities, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and guaranteeing a safe, comfortable, and high-standard living environment for all resident team members. Manage all related administrative tasks, including allocation, inventory, and conflict resolution.
Cultivating Culture & Amplifying Our Brand
The Heartbeat of the Property: act as a trusted advisor to leadership and an empathetic, accessible advocate for all team members, fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual respect.
Employer Branding Champion: design and drive initiatives that celebrate our team, amplify our workplace culture, and solidify our reputation as the employer of choice in Mykonos.
