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Judith Grau Ruiz

@judithgrauruiz

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Senior HR leader driving people strategies, inclusive culture and HR transformation across Europe.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior HR role where I can lead people strategy, drive inclusive culture, implement HR systems, and support rapid growth and transformation.

I am a Senior HR Leader with 10+ years of international experience across Spain, Italy, and the UK, CIPD Level 5 qualified and passionate about aligning people initiatives with business goals to drive organisational success.

I have led HR operations through pre-opening and rapid-scaling phases, recruiting and onboarding 150+ employees, delivering 100% HR audit compliance, embedding sustainability practices, and implementing HRMS tools to improve data accuracy and decision-making.

I specialise in employee experience, leadership mentoring, change management and employee relations, and I build inclusive, purpose-driven cultures that increase retention, engagement and performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

People & Culture Manager

The Hoxton – Ennismore

Jan 2022 - Aug 2025 (3 years 7 months)

Directed HR operations for 150+ employees through pre-opening and opening phases, delivering 100% HR audit compliance and reducing voluntary turnover by 8% through employee experience and leadership mentoring initiatives.

HR Operations Employee Relations Talent Acquisition Onboarding HRMS (Selima DEI Workforce Planning Employee Engagement FactorialHR

Human Resources Manager

Baglioni Hotel London

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Led HR operations for 70–95 employees as Executive Committee member, guiding pandemic-driven transformation, delivering people analytics insights, and managing payroll and HR budget governance.

HR Operations Change Management Employee Relations People Analytics Payroll Talent Development Recruitment Leadership Coaching

Human Resources Manager

Belmond Hotel Cipriani

Jul 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 6 months)

Directed HR for 250 employees in a luxury environment, implemented structured recruitment and cross-training programs, and managed payroll, workforce planning, and stakeholder relations with trade unions.

HR Operations Recruitment Workforce Planning Employee Engagement Coaching People Analytics

Talent Coordinator

Ennismore

Aug 2017 - May 2018 (9 months)

Established HR function across four restaurant sites (100 employees), implemented Selima HRMS, and reduced staff turnover by 20% through optimized recruitment and retention strategies.

Recruitment Onboarding Retention Strategy Payroll Employee Relations HR & Administration

Human Resources Assistant

Yauatcha City - Hakkasan Group

Dec 2016 - Aug 2017 (8 months)

Served as standalone HR lead for a fine dining restaurant with 110 associates, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.

Recruitment Onboarding Performance Management Employee Relations HR & Administration Training

Human Resources Administrator

Rosewood London

Nov 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 1 month)

Supported HR operations for 500 associates, assisting recruitment, engagement initiatives, internal communications, and payroll administration.

HR & Administration Recruitment support Internal Communications Payroll Administration Employee Engagement HRIS

Human Resources Coordinator

Portals Hills Boutique Hotel

Jan 2015 - Nov 2015 (10 months)

Led HR function for pre-opening and opening of a 50-associate hotel, developing HR policies and procedures from the ground up to ensure operational readiness.