Job Description
The Manager, Talent Acquisition – Regional Management Hiring is responsible for delivering red and blue banded management recruitment across an assigned geographical region within EMEA, with a primary focus on supporting Marriott’s Premium and Select brand portfolio.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, this role partners closely with Executive Committee leaders and department heads within Premium and Select hotels to deliver efficient, high-quality hiring outcomes across management positions.
The Manager owns the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned roles including job posting, shortlisting, candidate screening and interview coordination across both internal and external hiring. This role ensures delivery against defined SLAs and KPIs while maintaining a strong focus on candidate and hiring manager experience.
As part of a regional recruitment pod, the Manager collaborates with:
The Senior Manager overseeing the region
Early Careers & Events partner
South Africa TA Hub supporting hourly hiring
The role may also support hourly hiring activity and early careers recruitment initiatives where local expertise or on-the-ground partnership is required
Scope
Management Hiring Delivery
Partner with Executive Committee members and department heads across Marriott's Premium and Select brand portfolio to deliver red and blue banded management hiring.
Lead intake discussions to align on hiring requirements, candidate profile and timelines
Post job advertisements internally and externally in line with compliance standards
Proactively source and shortlist candidates aligned to required competencies and culture
Conduct structured screening interviews and present qualified shortlists to hiring managers
Schedule interviews and manage the coordination process to ensure speed and efficiency
Support offer discussions in partnership with HR and the Senior Manager
Ensure a seamless candidate experience from application through offer acceptance
SLA & KPI Delivery
Meet or exceed regional SLAs including:
Time to Fill
Time to Slate
Time to Interview
Offer Acceptance rate
Maintain high levels of hiring manager and candidate satisfaction
Monitor requisition progress and proactively address delays or bottlenecks
Maintain accurate and timely updates within TA systems and dashboards
Stakeholder Partnership
Act as the primary recruitment partner to hotel Executive Committee members hiring for departments within Marriott's Premium and Select brands across the region.
Provide hiring managers with guidance on best practice interviewing and selection
Create clarity around timelines, process and candidate expectations
Escalate complex or sensitive hiring matters to the Senior Manager where appropriate
Pod Collaboration & Regional Support
Collaborate with the Senior Manager to ensure regional hiring plans are achieved
Support hourly hiring initiatives in partnership with the South Africa TA Hub when local expertise is required
Contribute to recruitment events, career fairs and local attraction initiatives
Support early careers hiring activity where needed to ensure successful intern and graduate placements
Talent Attraction & Market Awareness
Utilize job boards, LinkedIn and sourcing tools to build candidate pipelines
Support employer brand initiatives by promoting opportunities across relevant platforms
Provide local market insight on talent trends and competitor movement
Participate in local networking events where appropriate to build talent visibility
Candidate Profile
Required Experience
2-3 years in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition within the EMEA region (hospitality industry preferred)
Extensive experience in Talent Acquisition within hospitality or service-led industries
Experience operating across multiple countries or regions (Preferred)
Experience building talent pipelines and executing proactive sourcing strategies
Experience working with recruitment operations or shared service hub models
Experience managing multiple requisitions simultaneously within defined SLAs
Exposure to internal and external recruitment processes
Experience partnering directly with hiring managers
Success Measures
Reduction in overall Time to Fill across red, blue and purple banded roles
Increased candidate satisfaction and hiring manager satisfaction throughout the recruitment lifecycle
Consistent achievement or outperformance of SLA targets including:
Time to Slate
Time to Interview
Offer Acceptance rate
Strong quality of hire outcomes measured through hiring manager feedback and early retention indicators.
Successful delivery of management hiring demand across Marriott's Premium and Select brand portfolio, ensuring talent pipelines align with regional growth and business objectives.
Skills & Competencies
Skills and Behaviours
Project management and operational organization, planning, execution skills
Proactive in building and nurturing relationships
Builds credibility with Executive Committee members and department heads to influence hiring outcomes.
Applies structured screening techniques and competency-based evaluation.
Effectively manages multiple requisitions while ensuring process compliance.
Enterprise mindset - Goal oriented and committed to driving local initiatives forward ‑oriented and
Digitally fluent, with strong capability in using digital platforms and social media to support engagement and outreach
Data driven decision making
Language requirements: High proficiency in English is required. Additional language knowledge or proficiency is desirable.
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
Job Info
Job Identification
26138320
Job Category
Human Resources
Posting Date
11/12/2026
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
24 Viale dei Parioli, Roma, IT
Bonus Eligible?
N
Stock Package?
N
