Director of Human Resources-Six Senses Wadi Safar (New Hotel Opening)
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About the Role
Six Senses is hiring a Director of Human Resources for the pre-opening of Six Senses Wadi Safar in Riyadh. The role involves setting up the HR department, leading recruitment, and managing talent.
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Responsibilities
- Strategically partner the General Manager across the full HR spectrum
- Set up and oversee the entire HR department on property, including managing the HR team, preparing and implementing the resort’s human resources and manpower plan
- Lead on the HR related pre opening activities until the hotel is open, including activating the HR critical path
- Oversee recruitment, succession planning and career development plans
- Conduct host satisfaction surveys and formulation of corrective action
- Conduct periodic salary and benefits surveys and make recommendations
- Be responsible for Host facilities, Host restaurant, Host committee, careers fairs and other activities
- Champion the social and environmental activities in coordination with the Sustainability Manager
- Continually focus on talent management for our hotel and for Six Senses
- Establish and deliver pre established financial returns related to revenue generation, profitability and ROIC
Requirements
- Proven results in senior HR roles within luxury hotels (5+ years)
- Proven experience in Saudi Arabia
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Communications or Business Management or equivalent experience
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Computer programs; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Fluent in English and Arabic
- Must have the right to work in Saudi Arabia and knowledge of local labour legislation and HR landscape
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Strategically partner the General Manager across the full HR spectrum
- Set up and oversee the entire HR department on property, including managing the HR team, preparing and implementing the resort’s human resources and manpower plan, managing the HR budget (including benefits and payroll), recruitment, performance, talent and succession planning, training and inductio
- Lead on the HR related pre opening activities until the hotel is open, including activating the HR critical path, guiding the General Manager and hotel Executive Committee on all HR matters, and recruitment.
- Oversee recruitment, succession planning and career development plans, conduct host satisfaction surveys and formulation of corrective action, arrange periodic host meetings and awards, champion the performance management system (G&O), analyze host turnover statistics and trends, ensure job descript
- Conduct periodic salary and benefits surveys and make recommendations to remain competitive and in line with local prevailing statutes.
- Be responsible for Host facilities, Host restaurant, Host committee, careers fairs and other activities as required.
- Champion the social and environmental activities in coordination with the Sustainability Manager and coordinate with the identified organizations to carry out all planned social responsibility initiatives.
- Continually focus on talent management for our hotel and for Six Senses.
- Constantly assess training and human resources practices to remain relevant and effective.
- Establish and deliver pre established financial returns related to revenue generation, profitability and ROIC.
Qualifications
- Proven results in senior HR roles within luxury hotels (5+ years), with proven experience in Saudi Arabia.
- Hotel pre opening and Training experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Communications or Business Management or equivalent experience.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Computer programs; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., and Human Resources/payroll systems. ADP/Timesaver experience preferred.
- Professional HR designation (PHR, SPHR or other) preferred.
- Fluent in English and Arabic
- Must have the right to work in Saudi Arabia and knowledge of local labour legislation and HR landscape.
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