Director Of People & Culture Raffles Diriyah (saud

Job Summary

Leadership & Strategy Implementation:

• Ensure compliance with all labour laws company policies and ethical standards.
• Lead and oversee daily operations of the People & Culture Departments.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labour law Saudization targets and all related government requirements.
• Partner with the General Manager and leadership team to ensure full operational readiness at opening.
• Manage performance and development of the People & Culture team members.
• Design and implement the pre-opening learning and development plan embedding brand culture and service excellence.
• Assess organizational needs and develop aligned human resource solutions.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive People & Culture strategy that supports the hotels business objectives and enhances colleagues experience.
• Collaborate with corporate and regional People & Culture teams to implement brand-wide initiatives and best practices.

Employee Relations and Workplace Culture:

• Oversee all aspects of the talent lifecycle including recruitment onboarding training performance management and succession planning.
• Promote positive colleague relations through open communication trust mutual respect and a fun work environment.
• Analyse People & Culture metrics to identify trends and make data-driven decisions that improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Establish People & Culture policies systems and colleagues services including housing and welfare.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Oversee compensation benefits recognition and administration programs.

Budget Management:

• Effectively manage the annual People & Culture budget.
• Balance operational administrative and colleague needs.

Policy and Safety Compliance:

• Follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all safety policies.

Qualifications :

• Luxury Expertise: Proven track record of successfully leading People & Culture functions in a high-end hotel
• Local knowledge and experience in Saudi employment legislation regulations and government platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of People & Culture strategies compensation and benefits employee relations and wellness programs.
• Pre-opening experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Education: Bachelors degree in People & Culture Business or a related field is required. A Masters degree or professional People & Culture certification (e.g. PHR SPHR CIPD) is preferred.
• Language: Fluency in English and Arabic is essential.

Additional Information :

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide
• Complimentary duty meal
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability activities

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

• We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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