Head of Human Resources

? Aloha College Marbella | Marbella, Spain

Are you an experienced and strategic HR leader ready to shape the staff experience and contribute to the continued success of a vibrant international school community?

We are seeking an exceptional Head of HR to lead the Human Resources function within our thriving all-through international school, supporting 150+ teaching and administrative staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior HR professional with:

✔️ Strong knowledge of Spanish employment legislation and regulatory requirements

✔️ Excellent English communication skills

✔️ A proactive, collaborative and people-focused approach

✔️ International school experience is highly desirable, though not essential The successful candidate will provide both strategic and operational HR leadership, working closely with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team and external partners to ensure effective, compliant and values-driven HR practices across the school. They will act as a trusted advisor on employment matters, equality, safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory compliance, helping to foster a positive and supportive staff environment.

Key areas of responsibility include:

✔️ Recruitment, selection and onboarding

✔️ Full employee lifecycle management and employee relations

✔️ Professional development and staff learning initiatives

✔️ Attendance management and HR systems

✔️ Employee records and HR administration

✔️ Payroll coordination

✔️ Policy development, implementation and compliance

✔️ Staff wellbeing,



engagement and organisational culture

✔️ HR data, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives

At Aloha College Marbella, we are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive and collaborative working environment where staff can thrive professionally and personally.

? Closing date: 14 August 2026

⚠️ Please note: Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early once the right candidate is identified.

If you are looking for an exciting HR leadership role where you can make a meaningful impact on the culture, development and staff experience of a dynamic international school community, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Safeguarding:

ACM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks prior to any appointment being confirmed. Part of these checks will include requesting references from past employers. One of the references must be from the most current employer. ACM will phone referees to ensure the veracity of references.

All new staff will be required to show a history of police checks, including checks for all countries where a person has worked.



It is compulsory the obtainment of an up-to-date International Child Protection Certificate before arriving at ACM.

Equal Opportunities:

ACM is an equal opportunities college and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff.

Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, marital status, political affiliations, pregnancy and maternity, race, ethnicity or national identity, religious beliefs, sex, gender or transgender status and sexual orientation.

Basic information about data protection:

Responsible: ALOHA COLLEGE MARBELLA. Purpose: Staff Selection. Legitimation: Consent. Addressees: Data are not transferred unless legally obliged. Rights: Access, rectification or elimination, limits to processing and portability. Additional information: Additional and detailed information on Data Protection can be found in the Privacy Policy published on our website or by sending an email to: [email protected].

The personal information collected will be used for the purposes of recruitment and selection for the role you have applied for, or other roles you may be suitable for within the School. If appointed this will form part of your employment record. The information will not be used for any other purpose nor will it be disclosed to any third party.

The School’s policy on retention of information is that all recruitment records are destroyed six months after the closing date for positions (except for information on successful applicants).

📌 Head of Human Resources (Marbella)
🏢 ALOHA COLLEGE MARBELLA
📍 Marbella