Director of People & Culture (Saudi National as per government regulations)

Company Description

Established in 2000 in Turkey, Rixos pioneers the ‘ALL Inclusive, ALL Exclusive’ concept, inviting guests to discover a world of possibilities, with luxurious stays, inclusive of culinary delights from around the globe, live entertainment, daily sports, and fitness activities, sensorial spa and wellness journeys and fun-filled kids and teens activities. Each Rixos property presents a unique experience inspired by local culture, global influences, and our Turkish heritage, all within a setting of unparalleled luxury.

Job Description

Rixos Obhur Jeddah is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of People & Culture to lead the full People & Culture strategy for the property. This role is responsible for shaping a high-performance culture, driving team members' engagement, overseeing recruitment, people development, compensation, P&C operations, and ensuring full compliance with Saudi labour laws and corporate standards.

The Director of People & Culture will act as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and ExCom team, ensuring that all People & Culture initiatives support the resort’s operational goals, guest experience, and brand values.

2. Key Responsibilities

People Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement the People & Culture strategy aligned with the hotel’s vision, operational needs, and brand standards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing decisions on talent, structure, and organizational culture.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the P&C team to deliver exceptional support and service to all colleagues.

Recruitment & People Management

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment and selection processes to attract top talent locally and internationally.
• Ensure nationalization targets are met in alignment with Saudi government regulations (Saudization).
• Lead onboarding and orientation processes that support smooth integration and brand immersion.

Team Members Engagement & Culture

• Champion a culture of collaboration, respect, and high performance.
• Drive engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and communication activities.
• Conduct regular engagement surveys and follow-up action plans.

People Development

• Oversee the people development framework, ensuring all team members receive continuous training aligned with brand standards and compliance requirements.
• Implement people development plans, succession planning, and leadership development programs.

Compensation, Benefits & P&C Operations

• Oversee payroll accuracy, HRIS data integrity, and personnel administration.
• Ensure competitive compensation practices aligned with brand and market benchmarks.
• Manage annual performance review cycles and salary review processes.

Compliance & Team Members Relations

• Ensure full compliance with Saudi Labour Law and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage team members' relations with fairness, confidentiality, and transparency.
• Lead disciplinary processes, investigations, and grievance management.
• Maintain accurate documentation, internal audits, and risk management processes.

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

• Collaborate with the HSE and operational teams to ensure colleague safety, well-being, and compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Promote wellbeing programs and initiatives that support a healthy work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of HR leadership experience, ideally within luxury hospitality or a large-scale resort environment.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labour Law, government regulations, and HR best practices.
• Proven experience driving Saudization and working with government portals (Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Mudad, HRDF, etc.).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, people-centric mindset, and a hands-on operational approach.
• As per government regulations, this position requires a Saudi National (Local National) candidate.
• Fluency in English required;