Cluster Director - People & Culture, Raffles & Fairmont The Red Sea (Saudi Nationals Only)

Reporting to the General Manager, the Cluster Director of Talent and Culture will spearhead the development and execution of strategic talent & culture initiatives to foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the hotel attracts, retains, and develops top talent while maintaining a culture of excellence, engagement, and growth. The Cluster Director will assess organizational needs, develop and implement talent & culture solutions in employee relations, compensation, benefits, recognition, administration, and colleague wellness. 

Leadership & Strategy Implementation:

• Strong knowledge on local legislation and employment
• Strategy leader in driving nationalisation agenda
• Lead and oversee daily operations of the Cluster Talent & Culture Departments.  
• Manage performance and development of the Cluster Talent & Culture team members  
• Play a pivotal role in implementing the hotel’s Cluster Talent & Culture strategy.  
• Assess organizational needs and develop aligned human resource solutions.  
• Manage all talent systems and provide support and training to T&C and operational teams  
• Support & collaboration of regional Accor functional roles

Employee Relations and Workplace Culture:  

• Ability to attract and retain our talent, with responsibility to onboard and welcome all our new Heartists for the pre-opening for this amazing new property into the Raffles & Fairmont family.
• Promote positive colleague relations through open communication, trust, mutual respect, and a fun work environment.    
• Assist departmental leaders and senior managers in developing action plans to address issues identified in colleague feedback.  

Compensation and Benefits:  

• Oversee compensation, benefits, recognition, and administration programs.  
• Implement strategies to enhance colleague wellness.  

Budget Management:  

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

Policy and Safety Compliance:  

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

• Local knowledge and experience in Saudi employment legislation, regulations and government platforms.
• Pre-opening experience would be highly advantageous. 
• Proven experience in a senior Talent & Culture role, ideally within the luxury hospitality industry, in large scale operations with multi-properties.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  
• In-depth knowledge of T&C strategies, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and wellness programs.  
• Ability to develop and implement effective T&C solutions aligned with organizational goals.  
• Strong budget management skills. 

What is in it for you:

• 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.