Dir Human Resources C

About the Role

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Director of Human Resources to join their team in Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires over 10 years of experience and reports directly to the Hotel General Manager, with an indirect functional reporting relationship to the Area Senior Director of Human Resources. The successful candidate will be a member of the Hotel Executive Committee.

Role Overview

As a member of the Human Resources organization, the Director of Human Resources will provide comprehensive HR generalist and specialist knowledge and expertise to the hotel. Key responsibilities include talent acquisition, succession and workforce planning, performance management, and associate development. The role involves leveraging technology effectively and guiding others to achieve business objectives efficiently. The Director will operate with a significant degree of independence, developing processes aligned with broader business objectives and delivering HR services consistent with hotel and brand strategies through a robust HR business plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and follow up on engagement survey activities.
• Champion and build a talent management pipeline in support of hotel and area diversity strategies.
• Translate business priorities into property Human Resources strategies, plans, and actions.
• Implement and maintain Human Resources initiatives at the hotel.
• Coordinate the hotel’s Human Capital Review process and lead succession planning activities.
• Assess and assist in the follow-up on the hotel leadership pipeline.
• Create value through proactive approaches impacting performance outcomes or cost control.
• Oversee effective use of myHR by hotel managers and associates.
• Lead and participate in succession management and workforce planning.
• Serve as a key change manager for initiatives impacting associates.
• Attend owner meetings as a member of the hotel Executive Committee, providing context to HR results and demonstrating understanding of owner priorities.
• Oversee hotel Human Resources and market-based Human Resources specialist resources as appropriate.

Staffing and Recruitment

• Analyze open positions to balance talent development and business needs.
• Serve as a coordinator and expert for the selection and interviewing process.
• Identify opportunities in work processes and staffing optimization.
• Make staffing decisions to manage the hotel’s talent cadre and pipeline.
• Develop staffing strategies in conjunction with hiring managers, negotiating compensation and benefits.
• Monitor the results of acquisition and staffing processes.
• Ensure managers are capable of assessing and evaluating hourly associates.

Compensation and Associate Development

• Stay current on internal and external compensation and labor market conditions.
• Lead the planning of the overall compensation strategy for hourly associates.
• Support communication and appropriate use of total compensation systems, tools, plans, and policies.
• Participate in quarterly internal equity analysis, reviewing reports and addressing issues.
• Create and implement total compensation packages/programs, including recognition and reward programs.
• Ensure completion of hotel Human Resources staff responsibilities.
• Ensure hotel Human Resources associates are properly trained in all associate-related HR information.
• Serve as a resource for hotel Human Resources staff on associate relations issues.
• Continually reinforce a positive associate relations philosophy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition, succession planning, performance management, and associate development.
• Strong understanding of HR strategies and their alignment with business objectives.
• Ability to work independently and develop processes to achieve objectives.