Director of People and Culture – Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Jeddah at the Cornic[...]

Four Seasons; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain is seeking a Director of People and Culture for its new hotel in Jeddah. This role involves leading the People & Culture strategy, focusing on recruitment, training, and creating an engaging workplace culture. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in luxury hospitality HR, strategic thinking abilities, and fluency in English, with Arabic preferred. Competitive salary and benefits are offered within a tax-free environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary in a tax-free environment

Housing and transportation allowances

30 days of vacation plus public holidays

Complimentary meals and uniform cleaning

Medical and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Strong background in Human Resources within luxury hospitality.
• Pre-opening experience in a dynamic environment.
• Passion for learning and people development.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Drive People & Culture initiatives.
• Analyze compensation and benefits trends.

Skills

Human Resources leadership

Strategic thinking

Emotional intelligence

Fluency in English

Cultural sensitivity

Coaching and people development

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location

The project will be located within the Corniche District, where both guests and homeowners will be enchanted by views of the Red Sea and Jeddah’s classic architecture, reflecting the city’s 2000 years of history. Key business hubs, the historic area of Al-Balad, the Tahlia Street shopping district and the Formula 1 Jeddah Street circuit will be in close proximity to the upcoming Four Seasons, giving future travelers and residents alike reason to visit and live in the increasingly popular metropolitan destination, also known as New Jeddah Corniche. Fusing community, convenience and comfort, guests and residents can enjoy Four Seasons renowned service and unrivalled luxury lifestyle experience through the Hotel’s amenity and dining options, including pools, fitness centers, spas, Kids for All Seasons, and multiple restaurants with terraces for open-air dining, an outdoor shisha lounge, a cigar lounge and more.

About the Role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Director of People and Culture to join the opening team of Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Jeddah at the Corniche. Reporting directly to the General Manager, with a dotted line to the Regional Director of People and Culture, this role is responsible for building and leading the full People & Culture and Learning strategy, with the goal of positioning the hotel as the Employer of Choice in Jeddah and the Kingdom.

As a strategic business partner, you will lead the hotel’s culture and talent agenda while actively promoting the Four Seasons Golden Rule in every colleague interaction. You’ll play a pivotal role in creating a workplace environment where people thrive, and service excellence is sustained from the very beginning.

What You Will Do

• Champion the property’s People & Culture and Learning function through pre-opening and beyond.
• Actively lead recruitment, selection, onboarding, and colleague development programs.
• Serve as the hotel’s culture ambassador, modeling the Golden Rule in leadership and team engagement.
• Support succession planning, talent review, and internal mobility efforts.
• Deliver learning experiences that support long-term business growth and individual success.
• Drive Corporate People & Culture initiatives and ensure alignment with Four Seasons brand standards.
• Analyze compensation, benefits, and engagement trends to inform strategy and drive retention.
• Partner with hotel leadership to support key operational and business decisions.

What You Bring

• A strong background in Human Resources/People & Culture leadership within luxury hospitality.
• Pre-opening or transformation experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinking with excellent business acumen and strong understanding of operational needs.
• A passion for learning, coaching, and people development.
• Emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and a collaborative leadership approach.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Suitable candidates must be eligible to work in Saudi Arabia.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary in a tax-free environment.
• Housing and transportation allowances.
• 30 days of vacation plus public holidays.
• Complimentary meals and uniform cleaning.
• Medical and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and worldwide complimentary room nights.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Additional family benefits.

Schedule & Hours

This is a full-time role.

Localization Requirement

Supporting the Saudi nationalization scheme, we are looking forward to connecting with Saudi nationals who have a passion for people and culture.