Cluster Director People & Culture Raffles & Fairmont The Red Sea (Saudi Nationals Only)

About Raffles & Fairmont Red Sea

Raffles & Fairmont Red Sea is part of the Kingdom’s Red Sea Project, offering a nature-focused resort experience. The property features 361 rooms, eleven distinct dining concepts, including overwater restaurants, and a spa. Located next to an 18-hole championship golf course, the resort is situated on 200km of untouched coastline, an archipelago of over 90 islands, dormant volcanoes, rich marine habitats, and ancient archaeological sites in Umluj, Tabuk.

The Role

The Cluster Director People & Culture reports to the General Manager and is responsible for developing and executing strategic talent and culture initiatives. This full-time role focuses on attracting, retaining, and developing talent while fostering a culture of excellence, engagement, and growth across the cluster. The Cluster Director will assess organizational needs and implement solutions in employee relations, compensation, benefits, recognition, administration, and colleague wellness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the Cluster Talent & Culture Departments.
• Manage the performance and development of the Cluster Talent & Culture team members.
• Implement the hotel’s Cluster Talent & Culture strategy.
• Assess organizational needs and develop aligned human resource solutions.
• Manage all talent systems and provide support and training to T&C and operational teams.
• Support and collaborate with regional Accor functional roles.
• Promote positive colleague relations through open communication, trust, mutual respect, and a supportive work environment.
• Assist departmental leaders and senior managers in developing action plans based on colleague feedback.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, recognition, and administration programs.
• Implement strategies to enhance colleague wellness.
• Effectively manage the annual Talent & Culture budget, balancing operational, administrative, and colleague needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Strong knowledge of local legislation and employment practices.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving nationalization agendas.
• Ability to attract and retain talent, with responsibility for onboarding new team members during pre-opening.

Compliance and Standards

• Adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
• Compliance with all safety policies.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Umluj, Tabuk, within the Raffles & Fairmont Red Sea cluster. The role requires a leader who can maintain a culture of excellence and engagement in a dynamic hospitality environment.