People & Culture Coordinator - Talent Acquisition (M/F/D)

Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich is looking for a People & Culture Coordinator - Talent Acquisition 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 Savoy, Zurich is located in the heart of the Old Town, in the main business center, close to the city's leisure attractions and just a short walk from the shores of Lake Zurich. The Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich has 80 guest rooms and suites and three dining venues, including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a lobby lounge. The hotel is ideal for meetings and events with its newly renovated event facilities, including a grand historic ballroom.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich within the People & Culture Department, the People & Culture Coordinator - Talent Acquisition is responsible for managing recruitment activities, supporting daily People & Culture operations, attending recruitment events, and driving colleague engagement initiatives.

As People & Culture Coordinator - Talent Acquisition, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Manage daily People & Culture operations with a strong focus on recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Lead the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening and interviewing.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Represent the company at recruitment events, career fairs, and hospitality school recruitment days to attract top talent.
• Develop and maintain relationships with hospitality schools, universities, and industry networks.
• Drive colleague engagement initiatives and support activities that promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Organize and coordinate employee events, recognition programs, and wellbeing initiatives to enhance the colleague experience.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate and employee experience throughout the entire employment lifecycle.
• Support HR administration, employee relations, and various People & Culture projects.

As People & Culture Coordinator - Talent Acquisition, we expect from you:·        

• Completed Swiss Commercial Apprenticeship (Kaufmännische Lehre EFZ) and/or a degree in Hospitality Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, Human Resources, or People & Culture, ideally within luxury hospitality.
• Strong interest in talent attraction, employer branding, and colleague engagement.
• Confident in representing the company at hospitality schools, career fairs, and recruitment events.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with a strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proactive, service-oriented, and passionate about creating exceptional candidate and colleague experiences.
• Excellent in English and German; additional languages are an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Workday is beneficial.
• Successful applicants must have the right to work in Switzerland. 

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.
• Swiss Deluxe Rates.

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