مدير الأفراد والثقافة

Roles and responsibilities

We are looking for a Director of People & Culture to join the pre-opening of SLS The Red Sea.

Ennismore, with its luxury brand SLS Hotels, is currently opening a magnificent project in the oasis that is The Red Sea. SLS The Red Sea is planned to open in 2025.

Introducing the newest gem of dazzling luxury to reach The Red Sea project: resort offers 150 luxurious keys, complemented by an impressive array of 7 distinct Food & Beverage outlets and a rejuvenating spa sanctuary. Catering to both adults seeking a getaway and families craving connection and some adventure, this hotel brings a wonderland of extraordinary experiences to The Red Sea, providing an array of amenities and activities tailored for travelers of all ages.

This project is not for the faint at heart. At Ennismore, we are ambitious, and this project is a perfect example of that. If you are looking to make your mark as we expand further into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, build an exciting hotel with lots to offer, and curate the team with some of the best and brightest in the lifestyle and luxury hospitality space, this might just be the right fit for you

Job Description

• Following country legislation
• Prepare, implement and compile data for monthly reporting
• Set periodical People & Culture and training budget & forecast
• Participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related for the department
• Formulate and implement policies, procedures and standards pertaining to Human Resources Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Welfare, Safety and Health, Employee Communication, Industrial Relations, Training and Development, Performance Management and Career Development in accordance with national, industry standards, laws and customs, and ensuring that they are complied with by other departments
• Oversee the administrative activities of payroll, benefits, legal compliance and employment law
• Develop and propose plans relating to present or future manpower requirements of the Hotel to ensure that the Hotel is correctly staffed according to the projected level of business
• Liaise with employment agencies and other sources for the recruitment of Management employees. Interview, assess and evaluate prospective employees
• Formulate and recommend a sound wage and salary system, which facilitates the attracting and retaining of staff
• Identify, prioritize and meet short and long term training and development needs of the Hotel
• Review the recommendations of staff promotions and career development by respective Executive Committee/Department Heads for the General Manager’s approval
• Represent the Hotel in collective bargaining and contacts with labour organizations and employee representations
• Prepare succession plan for the potentials for middle and senior management level with the department/division heads and General Manager
• Oversee the Hotel’s staff facilities including staff locker rooms, rest rooms, and staff restaurant
• Direct the Hotel’s employee events, social and recreational activities as well as employee recognition programs
• Edit staff newsletters and other in-house staff publications
• Act as an internal consultant in providing advice and guidance in the management and resolution of grievance and disciplinary issues
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters/issues
• Ensure compliance with local health and safety regulations
• Interview, select and recruit People & Culture employees
• Identify and develop team members with potential
• Conduct performance review and manages performance issues that arise within the team
• Constantly monitor team members performance, attitude and degree of professionalism
• Develop, conduct maintain all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify issues and provide a regular forum for department communication
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management
• Evaluate changes and trends in market compensation and makes recommendations.

Desired candidate profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree level or beyond, most likely within a business or human resources management related discipline, or experience equivalent
• Prior experience as a Department Head in a large, fast paced organization
• Fluency in verbal and written English and Arabic are essential
• Ideally CIPD qualified to level 7
• 5 years prior experience as a Director People & Culture in a like property
• Must be a highly capable user of Microsoft office programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
  

Additional Information

What awaits you...

• The opportunity to join an international and innovative and fast-growing group, committed not only to building new hotels, but to creating a global brand
• The ability to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding
• Be part of a team that is very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations with every opportunity
• A competitive package and plenty of development opportunities