People & Culture Internship/Trainee

At Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, we are looking to recruit a People & Culture Trainee, someone eager to learn, grow professionally, and become part of an international and dynamic environment.

This position represents an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand experience in Human Resources within a luxury hotel, supporting the People & Culture team in daily operations related to employee engagement, recruitment, administration, learning & development, and internal communication.

Main Responsibilities

The selected candidate will support the People & Culture team in administrative and coordination tasks, actively participating in the day-to-day activities of the department.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the administrative management of the People & Culture department
Assisting with employee documentation, filing, and maintaining HR records
Supporting recruitment processes, including scheduling interviews and candidate communications
Assisting with onboarding activities for new colleagues
Supporting the organization and coordination of training and development initiatives
Collaborating in employee engagement activities, events, and wellbeing programs
Preparing reports, presentations, and HR-related follow-up documentation
Assisting with internal communication initiatives and People & Culture campaigns
Supporting coordination with other hotel departments to ensure an excellent employee experience
Collaborating with the team on continuous improvement projects and People & Culture initiatives
Candidate Profile

We are looking for an organized, enthusiastic, and people-oriented individual with a positive attitude and a genuine interest in Human Resources and hospitality.

Recommended requirements:

Student of Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related studies
Internship agreement with a university, school, or training center
Good command of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Good teamwork and customer-service orientation
Fluent English; Spanish knowledge is highly valued