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.