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

RAFFLES THE RED SEA 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.

Lead and oversee daily operations of the Cluster Talent & Culture Departments. Manage performance and development of the Cluster Talent & Culture team members. Implement 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. Attract and retain talent, onboard pre-opening staff, promote positive colleague relations, address issues from colleague feedback. Oversee compensation, benefits, recognition, and administration programs. Implement strategies to enhance colleague wellness. Budget management for Talent & Culture. Ensure policy and safety compliance; follow departmental policies and procedures.