Assistant Director of Human Resources - Six Senses Zighy Bay

InterContinental Hotels Group; Zahr al Qar; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Senses Zighy Bay seeks an Assistant Director of Human Resources to oversee HR operations, talent management, and compliance within a luxury resort environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, extensive HR experience in luxury settings, and proficiency in managing multicultural teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community, sustainability, and emotional hospitality in a remarkable location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in HR or equivalent.
• Over five years’ experience in a similar luxury resort HR role preferred.
• Ability to live in remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing recruitment and succession planning.
• Conducting periodic salary and benefits surveys.
• Ensuring compliance with legal and financial requirements.

Skills

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Experience leading multicultural teams

Excellent command of written and spoken English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Business Management

Job description

Assistant Director of Human Resources - Six Senses Zighy Bay

As Assistant Director of Human Resources, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them, embodying our values of local sensitivity, global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsibility, fun, quirkiness, and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness, and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars through strategic planning and development, ensuring all directives, practices, and initiatives are effectively implemented, embraced, and adopted within the resort.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Assistant Director of Human Resources, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Human Resources department to provide exceptional products and services within brand standards. My key role includes developing and implementing the resort’s human resources plan, including manpower planning, benefits and payroll budgeting, training, induction, and host engagement initiatives.

The duties and responsibilities will include:

1. Overseeing recruitment, succession planning, and career development; conducting host satisfaction surveys; formulating corrective actions; organizing host meetings and awards; analyzing host turnover trends; maintaining up-to-date job descriptions and confidential host files.
2. Conducting periodic salary and benefits surveys and making recommendations to stay competitive and compliant with local statutes.
3. Managing Host accommodation, facilities, restaurant, and the host committee, along with organizing career fairs and other host activities.
4. Championing social and environmental activities in coordination with the Sustainability Manager and partner organizations for social responsibility initiatives.
5. Focusing on talent management and continuously assessing HR practices for relevance and effectiveness.
6. Ensuring financial targets related to revenue, profitability, and ROIC are met.
7. Operating in compliance with legal, statutory, and financial requirements, maintaining reporting systems, contractual obligations, security, safety protocols, communication standards, and budget controls to ensure smooth hotel operations.

Qualifications

To succeed as Assistant Director of Human Resources, candidates should have:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field, plus 4 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Over five years’ experience in a similar luxury resort HR role is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and HR/payroll systems.
• Experience leading multicultural teams within a luxury resort environment.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• The ability to live in remote locations for extended periods and travel on single status.

This overview aims to outline the key responsibilities and qualifications for the role and is not exhaustive.

Six Senses Zighy Bay is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Who we are

Six Senses is a changemaker committed to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness, and crafted experiences, with a touch of quirkiness. Our diverse portfolio of properties aims to reawaken the senses and foster meaningful connections with the world around us.

Join us in this extraordinary journey of discovery and connection. If you believe you are a great fit, even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and start your adventure with us today.