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About the Role

Mantis is seeking a dedicated People & Culture Manager, specifically a Saudi National, to join the team at Basiqat Resort by Mantis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for shaping and nurturing the team experience, focusing on a culture of purpose, connection, and care. The position requires an individual adept at building foundational people practices, recognizing that exceptional guest experiences stem from empowered teams. The People & Culture Manager will collaborate closely with the General Manager and leadership team to implement the Mantis ethos through human-centered practices, adapted for a remote mountain resort environment.

Mantis Collection is a conservation-focused hotel brand offering eco-lodges and curated eco-escapes in remote locations. Since 2000, Mantis has provided sustainable travel experiences. As part of Accor, Mantis operates in over 110 countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the Mantis philosophy throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Foster a strong sense of belonging within a remote resort setting.
• Promote a culture of respect, curiosity, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with leadership to cultivate a positive, purpose-driven workplace.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for a diverse resort team.
• Develop talent pipelines suitable for remote destination operations.
• Deliver onboarding experiences that connect employees to the resort's narrative and environment.
• Liaise with regional talent teams to attract suitable candidates.
• Design and deliver learning experiences to enhance confidence, capability, and craft.
• Support leaders in coaching, feedback, and team development initiatives.
• Encourage continuous learning aligned with service excellence and sustainability.
• Ensure efficient HR operations, compliance, and employee documentation according to KSA labor laws.
• Manage employee relations with fairness, empathy, and consistency.
• Partner with Finance and leadership on workforce planning and reporting.
• Develop initiatives to support wellbeing, engagement, and connection in a remote environment.
• Strengthen team culture through meaningful interactions and communication.
• Contribute to creating a workplace where employees are motivated to stay and grow.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in People & Culture or HR.
• Essential experience within hospitality, resorts, or lifestyle-led destinations.
• Experience in remote or resort environments is strongly preferred.
• A solid understanding of Saudi Labour Law or GCC HR frameworks is required.
• Background in pre-opening or high-growth environments is advantageous.
• A naturally collaborative, grounded, and people-centered approach is necessary.
• Crucial ability to build trust and influence across diverse teams.
• Comfort working in evolving, fast-paced environments is expected.
• A degree in HR, Hospitality, or Business is required; CIPD or equivalent is a plus.

Required Skills

• People & Culture / HR expertise
• Hospitality industry knowledge
• Resort operations understanding
• Experience with lifestyle-led destinations
• Familiarity with remote or resort environments
• Proficiency in Saudi Labour Law
• Knowledge of GCC HR frameworks
• Experience in pre-opening environments
• Experience in high-growth environments
• Skills in building trust
• Ability to influence diverse teams
• Adaptability to evolving, fast-paced environments
• Proficiency in employee journey management
• Recruitment and selection skills
• Talent pipeline development
• Onboarding process design and implementation
• Learning experience design
• Coaching and mentoring abilities
• Effective feedback delivery
• Team development strategies
• HR operations management
• Employee relations management
• Workforce planning and analysis
• Wellbeing initiative development
• Engagement initiative design
• Strong communication skills

Work Environment and Company Culture

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Joining Mantis means becoming part of a brand committed to conservation and community engagement. The role offers opportunities for progression within a global network of brands. Employees benefit from learning opportunities designed to broaden skillsets and foster development. The culture encourages individuality and collaboration among bright minds in an innovative environment.