HR Officer

About the job

As our HR Officer at Harbor Hotel & Casino Curaçao, you will be the driving force behind a positive, professional and people-first workplace. You will work closely with department heads, managers and leadership to support our teams throughout their entire employee journey — from onboarding and development to engagement and performance. In this role, you help create structure, clarity and trust, while ensuring our people feel supported, heard and motivated to deliver outstanding guest experiences every day.

Your impact goes far beyond administration: you actively shape our culture, strengthen teamwork across hotel, restaurant and casino operations, and help our managers grow stronger, more confident teams. By building the right environment for our people to thrive, you directly contribute to the quality of service our guests experience and to the long-term success of our organization.

The position

• Act as HR partner for managers across hotel, restaurant, and casino operations

• Manage employee administration and HR records

• First point of contact for HR-related matters

• Maintain and implement HR policies and procedures

• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and off-boarding

• Support performance management, training, and development

• Strengthen engagement, performance, and a positive workplace culture

• Ensure HR processes are consistent, people-focused, and compliant

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in human resources

• Proven experience in payroll management

• Strong knowledge of HR processes, employment legislation, and administration

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Fluent in English and Dutch; Spanish and Papiamentu are a plus

Harbor Hotel & Casino Curaçao sits along the historic harbor of Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage area shaped by people, movement, and connection for centuries. While the harbor tells many stories, the one we care about most is the one being written every day by our team.

From day one, Harbor Hotel & Casino was built to be a place where guests feel welcome — and where the people working here feel seen, supported, and proud of what they do. Our hotel reflects the rhythm of the harbor itself: dynamic, diverse, and rooted in community.

We believe great hospitality starts behind the scenes. Our team is made up of people from different backgrounds, roles, and experiences, all working together with a shared goal: creating genuine, warm experiences for our guests and for each other.

Why work with us

• An attractive salary

• You’re part of a team, not just a role

• A workplace with character

• Personal and professional growth opportunities

• Pride in what we do