Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition Manager | Algarve | Highgate Portugal

At Highgate Portugal, we believe that exceptional guest experiences begin long before check-in.

They begin with exceptional people.

As one of Portugal's leading hospitality companies, managing a growing portfolio of world-class hotels and internationally recognised brands, we are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded and people-focused T alent Acquisition Manager to lead the next chapter of our talent strategy.

This is not a recruitment administration role. This is an opportunity to build one of the strongest hospitality talent functions in Portugal.

You'll shape how we attract, engage and hire the people who define our guest experience—from frontline hospitality professionals to senior leaders. You'll influence business decisions, strengthen our employer brand and help build high-performing teams that drive our continued success.

If you thrive on finding outstanding talent, challenging traditional recruitment methods and creating exceptional candidate experiences, we'd love to meet you.

Challenges you'll love:

Lead Talent Acquisition Strategy

• Design and execute the recruitment strategy across Highgate Portugal's hotel portfolio.
• Anticipate workforce needs by partnering with business leaders and hotel HR teams.
• Build proactive talent pipelines for operational, management and corporate positions.
• Continuously improve recruitment processes to deliver speed, quality and an exceptional hiring experience.

Be a Strategic Business Partner

• Partner closely with General Managers, Directors and senior stakeholders to understand business priorities.
• Challenge hiring managers when needed and advise on the best recruitment solutions.
• Support workforce planning and succession initiatives across the business.
• Become the trusted recruitment expert for our leadership teams.

Attract Outstanding Talent

• Develop innovative sourcing strategies using digital platforms, networking, referrals and industry partnerships.
• Build relationships with hospitality schools, universities and professional associations.
• Represent Highgate Portugal at recruitment events and career fairs.
• Create talent communities that keep future candidates engaged with our brand.

Elevate Our Employer Brand

• Position Highgate Portugal as one of the hospitality industry's employers of choice.
• Lead employer branding campaigns across social media and recruitment platforms.
• Collaborate with Marketing and HR to showcase our people, culture and career opportunities.
• Ensure every candidate has a positive, engaging and memorable recruitment experience.

Deliver Recruitment Excellence

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple hotels and departments.
• Ensure consistency, fairness and quality throughout every hiring process.
• Apply competency-based interviewing and robust assessment methods.
• Support executive recruitment and confidential searches when required. 

Drive Decisions Through Data

• Monitor and analyse recruitment KPI's
• Provide regular insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Use market intelligence and recruitment data to continuously improve hiring outcomes.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines commercial thinking with genuine passion for people.

Someone who is curious, proactive and energised by building relationships.

Someone who doesn't wait for talent to apply—but knows how to find it.

What you need to shine in this role:

• Significant experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment or Human Resources, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Proven experience managing recruitment across multiple hotel properties or business units.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and talent sourcing strategies.
• Experience building employer branding initiatives.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build strong business relationships.
• Excellent interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
• Data-driven mindset with experience analysing recruitment metrics.
• Knowledge of Portuguese employment legislation related to recruitment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel regularly, with the Algarve as the preferred base. 

Why join Highgate Portugal?

• Be part of one of Portugal's leading hospitality management companies.
• Work alongside passionate professionals in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
• Shape the future talent strategy of a growing hotel portfolio.
• Competitive salary package.
• Health insurance.
• Additional vacation days based on attendance.
• Exclusive benefits across Highgate Hotels.
• Continuous learning, professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on our people, our hotels and our guests.
  
   

Ready to Build the Future of Hospitality?

If you're passionate about connecting exceptional people with exceptional opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Highgate Portugal and help us build the teams that create unforgettable guest experiences, every single day.