Director, People & Culture

AccorHotel

As Director of People & Culture, you will be the guardian of Faena s soul on property shaping a workplace where purpose, artistry, and performance coexist. You will lead the people strategy through pre-opening and beyond, ensuring that every colleague experience reflects Faena s values while honoring Saudi culture, community, and national priorities.

What You Will Create

Culture & Employee Experience

• Build and embed a distinctive People & Culture strategy that translates Faena s ethos into daily rituals, behaviors, and ways of working.

• Design onboarding, storytelling, and engagement moments that turn standards into lived experiences.

• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and inspiring workplace where colleagues feel seen, valued, and proud.

Pre-Opening & Talent Build

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for pre-opening, attracting diverse and exceptional talent with a strong focus on Saudi nationals.

• Partner with leadership to design workforce plans, organizational structures, and succession pathways.

• Oversee pre-opening training frameworks, culture immersion, and leadership readiness.

Learning, Development & Performance

• Create learning journeys that develop both craft and character leadership capability, service excellence, and technical mastery.

• Implement performance management frameworks that are fair, transparent, and growth-oriented.

• Coach leaders to lead with empathy, accountability, and presence.

Governance, Wellbeing & Trust

• Oversee employee relations, engagement, wellbeing, and grievance processes with discretion and care.

• Drive ethical standards, data integrity, and people analytics to support informed decision-making.

• Build credibility and trust with ownership, leadership, and colleagues at every level.