Director of People & Culture

Global Recruiting Company; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Minor International is recruiting a Director of People & Culture to lead pre-opening HR and organizational development at Tivoli Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort and Avani Bahrain Resort. The role focuses on building the workforce from the ground up, establishing a strong culture, and ensuring HR processes support operational excellence from day one.

The ideal candidate will have international hospitality experience, proven recruitment and people-management skills, and the ability to create a

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in HRM or related field is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent English; good command of local labor laws and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-opening HR and P&C planning across departments.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Build pre-opening recruitment pipelines and onboarding processes.
• Design training programs to prepare teams for opening and operations.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, performance management, and employee relations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Leadership and people management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Job description

Job Location

Job Location: Tivoli Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort Tivoli Hotels & Resorts is a collection of luxury hotels and resorts set in idyllic beaches and cosmopolitan locations, from iconic destinations in Europe to the Middle East, and from Brazil to Asia. We are timeless, dedicated, and distinctive — evoking a time when hotel stays were grand experiences and travel meant life slowed down for a while. Founded in 1933, Tivoli’s long-standing heritage is built on extraordinary service, authentic local experiences, and a genuine dedication to the art of hospitality. If you share a passion for making every guest feel they have arrived somewhere truly special, Tivoli is where your story belongs.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and people-focused Director of People & Culture (P&C) to lead the pre-opening and launch of all human resources and organizational development initiatives at Tivoli Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort and Avani Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort. This senior leadership role is responsible for building the hotel’s workforce from the ground up, establishing a strong organizational culture, and ensuring that all P&C processes and programs support operational excellence and employee engagement from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all pre-opening HR and P&C planning, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and team structure across all departments.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and SOPs in line with brand standards, local labor laws, and organizational culture goals.
• Build and maintain a strong pre-opening recruitment pipeline, ensuring timely hiring of skilled and motivated talent.
• Design and execute comprehensive training and development programs to ensure all team members are prepared for opening and operational excellence.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven culture aligned with the values of Tivoli and Avani brands.
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, performance management, and employee relations, ensuring compliance with labor regulations.
• Provide guidance and support to departmental leaders on HR matters, conflict resolution, and talent management.
• Develop succession planning and career development strategies for key positions.
• Collaborate closely with the Hotel Manager and ownership to align P&C strategies with business goals.
• Implement HR systems, reporting mechanisms, and metrics to monitor workforce performance, engagement, and retention.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is ideal for a pre-opening P&C leader with strong hospitality experience, proven recruitment and organizational development skills, and the ability to create a high-performing and engaged workforce from day one.

Qualifications

• At least Bachelor Degree in Human Resources Management or any related fields
• At least 5 years experiences in international companies with evidence tracked record of achievements.
• Strong in interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and computer literate.
• Knowledge of Bahrain labor laws and HR practices preferred
• Strong in driving results and people management and development.
• Reporting into Hotel General Manager

Key Competencies

• Coaching & Developing Others
• Facilitating Change
• Aligning Strategies into Results
• Innovation
• Problem Analysis and Decision Making

Company Overview

Minor International is one of the largest hospitality and leisure companies in the Asia Pacific region. Today Minor International has a global presence with hotels and resorts, restaurants and retail shops across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia.

When Passion Meets Growth, Opportunity Sparks. At some point, we all hit a ceiling, and few have the passion or opportunity to break through. At Minor, we’ve made it our mission to encourage our people to push boundaries in search of opportunity and achieve their fullest potential. When the business grows, so do our people.

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