About the Role
Ennismore is seeking a Saudi National to join the team as the Assistant Director, People & Culture for Faena in the Al Wadi District, Riyadh. This role is key to implementing Faena's people philosophy, focusing on operational excellence, cultural integrity, and colleague care. The position involves supporting pre-opening readiness and ongoing People & Culture operations, ensuring compliance, engagement, and talent development across the hotel. As a Saudi National, the role is instrumental in supporting localization goals, regulatory compliance, and fostering a workplace that aligns with Saudi values while embracing Faena's global identity.
Faena creates cultural hubs that blend art, design, and hospitality. At Wadi Safar, the focus is on a harmonious integration of art, architecture, and nature, reflecting a shared respect for culture and craft. This collaboration with Diriyah Company aims to elevate everyday life and inspire a new way of living.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day People & Culture operations, including employee relations, contracts, onboarding, and offboarding.
- Ensure compliance with Saudi labor law and related platforms such as GOSI, Mudad, Qiwa, Absher, and Muqeem.
- Maintain accurate people records, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting.
- Assist in recruitment activities for pre-opening, with a focus on Saudi nationals and critical roles.
- Coordinate onboarding programs, inductions, and culture immersion sessions for new colleagues.
- Support workforce planning, manpower tracking, and headcount control initiatives.
- Contribute to bringing Faena's culture to life through engagement initiatives, colleague events, and recognition programs.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for colleagues, addressing issues with empathy and discretion.
- Support wellbeing initiatives and the administration of engagement surveys and subsequent action planning.
- Coordinate training logistics, manage learning calendars, and ensure compliance training is current.
- Support leadership development programs and the cultivation of internal talent pipelines.
- Track training hours, assess effectiveness, and manage certification requirements.
- Collaborate with department leaders to support people initiatives and resolve operational challenges.
- Assist in communications, policy rollouts, and change initiatives.
- Support the Director of People & Culture in audits, inspections, and meeting owner requirements.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Must be a Saudi National.
- Possess a solid foundation in Human Resources or People & Culture.
- Experience as a senior People & Culture / Human Resources leader, preferably within luxury hospitality or a similarly service-led, people-intensive environment.
- Proven experience in pre-opening or transformational environments, with the ability to build structure and culture simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of Saudi labor regulations and HR systems.
- A culture carrier and trusted advisor, demonstrating confidence, empathy, and principled conduct.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and approachable, with high integrity and discretion.
- Fluent in both Arabic and English, with the ability to engage effectively across teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.
Required Skills
- Employee Relations
- Onboarding and Offboarding
- Saudi Labor Law Compliance
- Proficiency with GOSI, Mudad, Qiwa, Absher, and Muqeem platforms
- Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
- Talent Development
- Workforce Planning
- Engagement Initiatives and Colleague Events
- Recognition Programs
- Wellbeing Support
- Training Logistics and Learning Calendars
- Leadership Development
- Internal Talent Pipelines
- Policy Rollouts and Change Management
- Audits and Inspections
- Human Resources and People & Culture Management
- Luxury Hospitality HR Practices
- Saudi Labor Regulations Expertise
- HR Systems Management
- Communication Skills
- Empathy and Discretion
- Integrity
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time position based in the Al Wadi District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within Ennismore, a global family of brands known for its innovative culture and focus on collaboration.