Assistant Director of People and Culture

About the role

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea at Shura Island, Saudi Arabia, is looking for an Assistant Director of People and Culture. The role reports to the Director of People and Culture and supports leading the People and Culture strategy and execution while overseeing the day-to-day running of the function, including benefits administration, talent acquisition and retention, wage and salary administration, employee relations, learning and development and local diversity initiatives. The position is full-time and open to Saudi nationals under the Saudi nationalization scheme.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the People & Culture department and collaborate with leadership on the People & Culture strategy.
• Act as an objective third party in employee counselling, problem-solving and conflict resolution, flagging to the Director of People & Culture any circumstances that may raise legal issues or liabilities.
• Identify and act on patterns of unsatisfactory employee turnover.
• Assist in managing the departmental budget, including benefits, labour and salary reporting, and plan cost-effective events within budget.
• Oversee regular audits of insurance, immigration and labour records and paid-time-off allowances.
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations, and review and revise policies accordingly.
• Act as a liaison between employees and management on policy and practice questions, and work with Finance on labour meetings, attestations and wage and hour training.
• Supervise employee programs such as recognition celebrations, community outreach, internal meetings and staff events.
• Handle employee claims, workers' compensation, leaves of absence and wage and hour inquiries.
• Take part in the Health, Safety and Security Committee, including monthly meetings.
• Oversee the hiring process and support the Talent Acquisition Manager.
• Lead P&C metrics and reporting, and manage P&C budgets.

Required profile

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a People & Culture (HR) leadership role, preferably in luxury hospitality.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Hospitality Management; a Master's degree or HR certification (e.g. CIPD, SHRM) is preferred.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Local only, as per Saudi labour law; candidates must be able to work in Saudi Arabia.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of HR principles, labour laws, employee relations and talent management.
• Leadership, communication, emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive change, improve engagement and work with senior leadership.

What we offer

• Competitive salary in a tax-free environment.
• 30 days of vacation plus public holidays.
• Complimentary meals and uniform cleaning.
• Medical and life insurance, Employee Assistance Program and worldwide complimentary room nights.
• Growth and development opportunities and additional family benefits.