Director of People & Culture - Raffles Diriyah (Saudi National)

Job Description

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 hotel’s 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: Bachelor's degree in People & Culture, Business, or a related field is required. A Master's 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.