Assistant Director Of People & Culture

Assistant Director of People & Culture
Assistant Director of People & CultureApply
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. 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.
About the location: An urban retreat steeped in historic beauty. Stroll the city's biggest private garden – a tranquil haven of statues, fountains and centuries-old trees – or retire to your suite where frescoes line the walls amid original architectural features. Our historic Hotel, with its Michelin-starred Italian restaurant and a locally inspired Spa where you can spend afternoons in pure indulgence, is just steps away from the cultural heart of Florence.
About the role: The Assistant Director of People & Culture works closely alongside the Senior Director of People & Culture and oversees the day-to-day running of the People & Culture function.
This role requires Human Resource generalist knowledge and is well versed in the areas of benefits, recruitment and retention strategies, wage and salary administration, labor and employee relations, learning and development, and local diversity initiatives.
The ideal candidate: Holds a minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Human Resources Manager or above, preferably with Four Seasons or another luxury Hospitality brand.Brings solid experience in Human Resources Leadership and Strategy, Employee Relations and Engagement, and Talent Acquisition.Has strong working knowledge of Italian labor law, Workday HRIS, and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.Is fluent in English and Italian, both verbal and written.Key knowledge & behavior required in the function: BUSINESS ALLY: Business and internal customer orientation; forecasting, budgeting, need analysis and planning. Solid Business acumen, understands business drives and has business and HR credibility.PROBLEM SOLVING: Practical, objective and gets to the root cause of an issue and cause action to improve or find resolution.TALENT MANAGEMENT: Holistic approach to talent management (talent acquisition, learning and development, retention, and partners in leadership) to ensure that all policies and procedures work towards a more productive and efficient property.INNOVATE: Analyse and brainstorm to create developmental and/or change initiatives for guests and employees. Current on trends in Human Resources Management and Leadership.SUCCESSION & REPLACEMENT PLANNING: Monitors all employees to identify high potential candidates for succession planning through performance appraisals, guest comments, recognition programs and meetings with department and divisional heads.SYNERGY: Creates synergies between different work groups and individuals to ensure a positive outcome; works with others to ensure teamwork and collaboration.COMMUNICATION: Interpersonal sensitivity and culture ambassador. Effective and strong communicator (written and oral), influencing and negotiation skills.SERVICE EXCELLENCE: Promotes service and product quality, which is recognized as excellent, innovative, intuitive and customer driven.VISION: Defines and communicates Human Resources vision and roles consistent with helping the organization to implement strategies which attain overall goals and objectives.COMPLIANCE: Applies an understanding of key legal precedents, policies, and practices to protect the interests of the organization and individual employees.COACH: Cultivates coaching relationships; encourages continuous learning; identifies and nurtures talents in others on a one-on-one basis; committed to others development.PLANNING: Develops customized, effective and competitive compensation and benefit programs that meet the needs of employees and the business.What we offer: • Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals
Schedule & Hours: • Full time, Monday to Friday
Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of - the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.

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