IN A NUTSHELL

As HR Manager, you will help us translate HR strategy into practice. Together with the team, you will be responsible for the full employee experience at Design Hotels™, making sure all people processes run seamlessly and with purpose. You will lead core areas such as payroll, recruitment, and learning & development, while ensuring compliance and consistency across our international offices.

Our HR team currently consists of a Director HR, another HR Manager, an Assistant HR Manager, and an HR Working Student — a small, collaborative group that combines operational precision with genuine care for people and culture.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and coordinate the full payroll process in close collaboration with Finance and external payroll providers, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness.

• Lead and coordinate recruitment processes for assigned departments — from defining job profiles and conducting interviews to offer management and onboarding.

• Shape and continuously improve the onboarding and offboarding experience across all regions.

• Develop and implement learning and development initiatives — from internal workshops and external trainings to long-term learning journeys.

• Serve as an HR partner for managers and employees, providing clear guidance on HR policies, employee relations, and daily operational matters.

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date employee data in our systems (mHUB, Asana, and internal tools) and support HR reporting.

• Collaborate on company-wide HR projects such as compensation reviews, job grading, and policy updates.

• Partner closely with the wider Marriott International HR network to ensure alignment with global standards.

• Contribute to our engagement and culture initiatives, such as TakeCare, Company Week, and other internal events that strengthen community and belonging.

EXPERIENCE & MINDSET

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field

• 3–5 years of HR experience in operations, payroll or recruitment, ideally in an international environment

• Strong understanding of German labor law and payroll practices

• Proven track record in recruiting and onboarding across functions and regions

• Experience with designing or coordinating learning & development programs is a plus

• Excellent communication and organizational skills; hands-on and detail-oriented working style

• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken)

• High level of integrity, discretion, and collaboration in a fast-moving international setting

Perks & Benefits

• A great experience in the niche market of luxury boutique hotels

• Hybrid mobile working options

• Working in a motivated and international team from over 39 countries at the global Headquarters of Design Hotels™

• Great benefits at member hotels, brand partners and other employee discounts and special offers, including Marriott Explore rates

• Career development opportunities in an international company

About Design Hotels™

Design Hotels GmbH ( www.designhotels.com ) is a full-service hospitality consultancy, offering customized services to its member hotels. Under the brand Design Hotels™ the company represents and markets a curated selection of currently more than 300 luxury hotels in over 60 countries. These member hotels are independently owned but united by a commitment to individuality, progressive design, and cultural authenticity. Design Hotels™ embodies the most advanced ideas in the hospitality industry and offers discerning travelers new opportunities and inspiration for both a more conscious travel and lifestyle.

The company has its headquarters in Berlin and branches in Los Angeles, New York, London and Singapore. Since March 2021, Design Hotels GmbH is part of the Marriott International portfolio.

Design Hotels is an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and practice inclusivity. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and our business needs only.

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