Cluster People & Culture Manager

About the Role

IBIS is seeking a Cluster People & Culture Manager to lead and oversee all People & Culture activities across multiple properties within its cluster in Jeddah and Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role acts as a strategic business partner to hotel leadership, ensuring effective workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employee engagement.

Role Purpose and Context

The Cluster People & Culture Manager is responsible for creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture. The position ensures that People & Culture strategies align with and support the operational and commercial objectives of the cluster. This involves managing various human resources functions to maintain compliance and foster a productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all People & Culture activities across the cluster properties.
• Oversee recruitment processes, workforce planning, and staffing requirements.
• Drive initiatives for employee engagement, retention, and the development of company culture.
• Manage performance management systems and employee relations matters.
• Coordinate training, development programs, and succession planning efforts.
• Ensure compliance with internal HR policies and applicable Saudi labor law.
• Monitor HR budgets, key performance indicators (KPIs), and prepare relevant reports.
• Lead and develop the People & Culture team within the cluster.
• Provide advisory support to management on HR and employee-related issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in People & Culture or Human Resources management.
• Demonstrated experience in leading HR functions across multiple properties or a cluster environment.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employee engagement strategies.
• Knowledge of performance management, learning and development, and employee relations practices.
• Familiarity with company policies and applicable labor legislation, particularly Saudi labor law.

Work Environment and Location

This full-time position is based in the Makkah Region, covering properties in Jeddah and Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working closely with hotel leadership teams and managing a dedicated People & Culture team across the cluster.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply. Salary details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.