Opening in 2026, The Standard, Lisbon marks our long-anticipated arrival in one of Europe's most vibrant cities.
Located at Palácio Santa Clara, the hotel rises above the colorful alleyways of Alfama—Lisbon's most picturesque neighborhood—offering front-row views of the river.
Built atop the historic College of St. Francis Xavier, which served as the Portuguese Royal Navy Hospital for over 200 years, the property is being reimagined by acclaimed architect Samuel Torres de Carvalho.
His design respects the building's heritage while looking ahead to a bold, unconventional Lisbon.
Anchored in food, music, art, and culture, The Standard, Lisbon brings our signature design and experience-driven philosophy to Portugal.
With 165 guestrooms and 24 adjacent apartments, the expansive property features vibrant spaces for day- and nightlife programming.
The ground floor includes a lobby lounge, pharmacy bar, all-day dining restaurant, and multiple terraces, gardens, and a pool deck.
Upstairs, there is a café, spa, gym, and event spaces.
The rooftop bar and terrace are poised to become a neighborhood destination.
Our signature blend of playful, sophisticated, and unexpected hospitality finds resonance in the cultural heart of Lisbon.
Set in Fado's holy land—a maze of staircases, patios, and hidden corners—The Standard offers a dynamic contrast that will surprise and delight.
As we enter the pre-opening phase, we're now looking for a HR Director who will embody our 'Anything but Standard' ethos.
Your role As our HR Director, you will work in partnership with our General Manager, Senior Executive team, and Corporate HR teams to oversee the HR function of our new property in Lisbon.
As part of our senior pre-opening team, you will oversee key HR projects during the pre-opening period to ensure the recruitment of the team runs on schedule, pre-opening budgets are managed, HR systems and procedures are in place, and the property is successfully launched.
Once the hotel is operational, you will work as part of a wider HR team, supported by a HR Coordinator and the HR Director, Lifestyle EAME, to provide a generalist HR and L&D service to over 180 employees.
The primary focus of the HR team is to partner with department managers and provide support, coaching, and guidance across various HR areas to facilitate effective people management.
You will be actively involved in operational HR activities, including providing a full end-to-end pre-opening recruitment service, developing employee attraction strategies, conducting interviews for senior positions, contracting, and onboarding.
You will also lead onboarding and pre-opening orientation for new employees.
The HR team manages several people systems, including payroll, and you will be responsible for managing the entire administration cycle for our monthly payroll.
You will also handle employee relations issues, providing advice and guidance to line managers, maintaining an unbiased yet pragmatic approach to ensure legal compliance.
Additionally, you will manage various HR and recruitment projects within the hotel and collaborate on wider HR initiatives as the Standard brand expands globally.
You will focus on the long-term development and engagement of our employees, inspiring them and delivering a bespoke HR service experience that is anything but Standard! You should be highly social, upbeat, friendly, confident, and comfortable handling pressure.
The role requires managing both employees and senior managers with ease in a high-volume, high-energy environment.
QualificationsDo you have what it takes to be our HR Director at The Standard, Lisbon? A minimum of 3+ years' experience as a HR Director, Manager, or Head of HR in a similar Lifestyle Hotel or large 4- or 5-star hotel in Lisbon or Portugal is essential.
In addition, you will need…
A confident and proactive self-starter with strong project management skills (including system implementation and HR function setup)Pre-opening hotel experience is an advantageKnowledge of Portuguese payroll requirements, including taxation, social security, benefits, and insuranceExperience creating staffing and payroll budgetsExperience across various HR and L&D disciplinesIntegrity, professionalism, and positivity in all employee interactionsRelevant HR qualifications equivalent to a bachelor's degreeExceptional administration and IT skillsFluency in Portuguese and English is essentialFlexibility in working hours during the pre-opening periodWe value personality and diversity, so if you believe you have what it takes to be our HR Director at The Standard, Lisbon, we'd love to hear from you.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the European Union.
Documentation of eligibility will be required prior to employment.
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