People & Culture Manager (Saudi National)📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | Remote | |
| Location | Riyadh |
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.
Requirements
- Requires 5-10 Years experience
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