People Operations Specialist

Vacancy: People Operations Specialist

Are you passionate about creating great employee experiences and ensuring smooth people operations? Do you thrive in a dynamic hospitality and seasonal workforce environment? Our Hospitality French Branch is looking for a People Operations Specialist who will play a key role in supporting daily HR activities, driving efficient processes, and helping teams deliver an outstanding guest experience.

Location: Montmélian, France
Department: People & Culture / HR
Reports to: HR Manager
Contract: Permanent/ Full-time

About the Role

As the People Operations Specialist, you support all day-to-day HR activities — from recruitment coordination to employee administration, compliance, and operational support. You play a central role in ensuring that employees feel welcomed, supported, and well-informed throughout their journey.

About us

Sunweb Group is a European leader in travel, enabling over a million people each year to enjoy memorable ski and sun holidays. As the #1 ski holiday provider in Europe, we are growing fast—especially in France, where we operate 24 hotels and residences in premier Alpine destinations including Val Thorens, Les Deux Alpes, Alpe d’Huez, La Toussuire, Châtel, Les Orres, and more.

Your Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding

· Coordinate interviews and assessments for seasonal and operational roles.

· Conduct initial screenings and interviews.

· Publish job postings and manage applications through the ATS.

· Organize and support onboarding processes for new hires.

People Administration & Employee Records

· Maintain accurate and compliant employee files.

· Manage contracts, amendments, and employee lifecycle changes (hires, transfers, terminations).

· Ensure proper HR documentation and data accuracy.

HR Compliance

· Support compliance with labour laws, collective agreements, and internal HR policies.

· Assist in preparing required HR reports and documentation.

Employee Relations

· Act as the first point of contact for employees on people operations topics.

· Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on daily HR matters.

· Contribute to a positive, respectful, and engaging work environment.

Operational HR Support

· Ensure effective daily people operations according to business needs.

· Support high seasonal activity with a proactive and adaptable approach.

· Participate in continuous improvement of HR processes and tools.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in HR, People Operations, or an administrative role.

• Good understanding of labor law and HR best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).

• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS systems.

• Comfortable working with reports, HR data, and tracking tools.

• People-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Solution-driven, and reliable.

• A team player with a hands-on mindset.

• Dynamic, reactive, and adaptable.

• Fluent in French and English.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a dynamic hospitality environment with significant seasonal activity.

• Be part of a modern, people-centered HR team.

• Develop and grow your HR skills in an international, human-focused company.

• Salary from €2,500 gross per month (based on a full-time 39-hour week).

• 25 vacation days per year.

• 1-month annual bonus based on performance.

• Meal vouchers

• Lunch compensation: €180 per month.

• €500 Chèque Vacances per winter season.

✈️ Ready for Departure?

Are you ready to lead an international team and make every service moment count? Click “Apply” to join our adventure.

We’re excited to meet you!