Head of People & Culture (Human Resources)

About Accor

Accor is a global leader in the hotel industry, operating in 110 countries with over 5,800 hotels and 10,000 restaurants and bars. The group offers a diverse integrated hotel ecosystem, encompassing luxury, high-end, mid-range, and economic brands, alongside exclusive lifestyle concepts, entertainment venues, clubs, restaurants, bars, private residences, shared accommodation, Qantas Lounges, concierge services, and co-working spaces. Accor manages a portfolio of brands supported by more than 300,000 employees worldwide.

The Role of Head of People & Culture

Accor is seeking a Head of People & Culture for Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is based in the Accor office in Jeddah and reports to the Regional Director of People & Culture and the Vice President of Operations. The Head of People & Culture will lead the development and execution of the people strategy across the Kingdom, ensuring alignment with business priorities and organizational values. The role involves acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving initiatives in talent, culture, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning to support sustainable business growth and foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace. This position requires 0-1 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the People and Culture Regional Strategy.
• Oversee Talent Acquisition initiatives.
• Manage Capability, Talent, and Employee Experience programs.
• Partner with hotel People & Culture leaders on various initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Employment Law and manage Labor Relations.

Specific Duties

• Collaborate with hotel People & Culture and operational leaders to establish the People & Culture roadmap, including annual objectives and action plans.
• Activate the People & Culture strategy with operational leaders and Hotel General Managers to ensure alignment and commitment to its delivery.
• Champion the Heartist program, ensuring that employees, guests, and owners are central to all strategic decisions and initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Promote a strong people management culture among all leaders through the people management cycle, including continuous feedback conversations, yearly wrap-up reviews, potential assessments, talent reviews, career development interviews, and succession planning.
• Support the leadership team in the talent management cycle and promote employee (local/foreigner) mobility to meet regional growth and needs across Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East.
• Partner with Accor Academy, Talent Experience teams, and hotel leaders on workforce planning, attraction, and retention. Build succession pipelines and promote internal mobility across brands, hotels, and geographies.
• Establish strong relationships with universities, hotel schools, and other educational institutions to create a pipeline of entry-level talent for hotels and offices.