Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is looking for an Assistant Director of People & Culture to join our People & Culture team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is located on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, one of the most unspoiled and breath-taking landscapes in the Mediterranean, and 45 minutes’ drive from Kalamata International Airport. The beachfront resort comprises of 99 suites and villas, all with outdoor terraces and sea views, along with seven restaurants and bars.

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino within the People & Culture Department in Pylos, Messenia, Greece, the Assistant Director of People & Culture assists in planning, directing, and coordinating all functions of People & Culture department. The Assistant Director of People & Culture reports to the Director of People & Culture.

As Assistant Director of People & Culture, you will be responsible for the following duties: 

• Oversee operational People & Culture processes across the hotel, ensuring seamless recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation & benefit coordination, and employee relations.

• Support the Director of People & Culture in developing and implementing strategies that drive a high-performing culture aligned with Mandarin Oriental’s values and business objectives.

• Lead talent management initiatives throughout the full employee lifecycle, including succession planning, coaching, and development programs to support colleague growth and organizational capability.

• Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion by fostering a respectful workplace culture and managing employee relations in line with best-practice P&C standards.

• Ensure full compliance with labor laws, hotel policies, and health & safety standards while maintaining accurate HR analytics, reporting, and People & Culture systems.

• Contribute to budgeting, workforce planning, and data-driven decision-making by preparing P&C metrics and supporting the development of the annual department budget.

As Assistant Director of People & Culture, we expect from you: 

• Extensive Human Resources Experience in Hospitality. Experience in Luxury Hotels preferred.

• Thorough knowledge of Human Resources practices, labour laws and regulations.

• Prioritization and organizational skills necessary to meet deadlines and project execution.

• Strong Management skills to lead the P&C team and become a trustworthy business partner to operations.

• Strong overall computer literacy, not limited to MS Office.

• Fluency in Greek & English.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.

• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.

• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.

• Task force opportunities across the Group of Mandarin Oriental. Depending on your role, you may have the opportunities to be selected as a Cultural Exchange Ambassador. CEAs help to spread our unique Oriental heritage and act as role models, demonstrating how Colleagues will work together to deliver on our vision, mission and philosophies.

• Accommodation and laundry of linen.

• Three complimentary meals per day at our Colleague restaurant.

• Private Medical Insurance.

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