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

Raffles Diriyah is a glamourous new landmark in Diriyah – Saudi Arabia’s “City of Earth”. Set against the UNESCO World Heritage site of Al-Tuarif and the scenic Wadi Hanifa. Inspired by Nadji heritage, and infused with Raffles’ timeless elegance, Raffles Diriyah set the standard for gracious hospitality, cultural curiosity, and legendary service.

At Raffles Diriyah, people are the soul of everything we do. We are champion of culture, custodians of community and passionate curators of meaningful guests’ experience. Here, guests arrive as visitors, leave as friends, and return as family.

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. 

• 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.

• 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.