Luxury HR Director: Strategy & People Excellence

Kerzner International; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerzner International seeks a Cluster Director, Human Resources to shape and drive the HR strategy for two Montenegro properties, reporting to the General Manager. This role oversees employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, training, recruitment, housing, wellness, and colleague engagement.

With 8+ years in luxury hospitality and a strong knowledge of local labor law, you will partner with operations to deliver superior guest experiences and drive organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification preferred.
• 8 years of progressive HR experience in luxury hospitality.
• Experience as standalone HR Manager or Director in large 5-star resort.
• Strong knowledge of local labor law and employment regulations.
• Proven strategic partner to operations.
• Employee relations expertise with complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain hotel People Plan aligned with property goals.
• Implement sustainable staffing strategy for peak/off-peak seasons.
• Develop annual HR Strategy aligned with brand standards.
• Serve as strategic business partner to operations.
• Ensure disciplinary processes are fair and compliant.
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, payroll, and HR SOPs.
• Partner with leadership to achieve GOP, LTO, and engagement targets.
• Train Heads of Department on performance management.
• Maintain colleague communications and engagement activities.
• Prepare annual HR Budget.

Skills

HR strategy

People management

Employee relations

Labor law

Talent development

HR analytics

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in HR or Business Admin

Job description

Kerzner International seeks a Cluster Director, Human Resources to shape and drive the HR strategy for two Montenegro properties, reporting to the General Manager. This role oversees employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, training, recruitment, housing, wellness, and colleague engagement.

With 8+ years in luxury hospitality and a strong knowledge of local labor law, you will partner with operations to deliver superior guest experiences and drive organizational