Director of People & Culture (Saudi National)

SO/ Hotels & Resorts; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Competitive salary

Global brand exposure

Learning & development

Job summary

SO/ Jeddah is seeking a passionate and people-focused Director of People & Culture to cultivate an inspiring workplace, drive employee experience, and partner with the executive team to attract, develop, and retain top talent in a luxury hospitality setting.

You will shape the People & Culture strategy for SO/ Jeddah, ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, lead a high-performing team, and leverage data to drive organizational effectiveness in a dynamic, brand-forward environment.

Qualifications

• Saudi national with 10+ years of progressive People & Culture / HR leadership experience.
• Proven success in shaping people strategies, culture, and organizational growth.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law, Saudisation, and local employment regulations.
• Experience attracting, developing, and retaining top talent in a dynamic environment.
• Strong understanding of employee experience, performance management, and talent development.
• Confident leader with a track record of building and inspiring high-performing teams.
• Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging people insights and HR systems to inform decisions.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead change, navigate complexity, and drive organizational effectiveness.
• Experience within luxury hospitality, lifestyle brands, or pre-opening environments is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the People & Culture strategy aligned with SO/ Jeddah's vision and values.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent through innovative recruitment and development initiatives.
• Foster a vibrant culture built on creativity, engagement, inclusion, and belonging.
• Champion employee experience, wellbeing, and recognition programs that drive high performance.
• Partner with leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, talent growth, and team success.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, Saudization, and company policies.
• Leverage people insights and workforce data to support strategic decisions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing People & Culture team.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team on people, culture, and organizational matters.

Skills

People leadership

Talent development

HR strategy

Stakeholder management

Data-driven HR analytics

Change management

Communication

Luxury hospitality experience

Job description

Company Description

SO/ is a coveted collection of hotels, rooted in the world of fashion. Making its stylish debut on the global hotel scene in 2011, SO/ continues to command attention with its avant-garde design and creative approach to the world of luxury.

Company Description

SO/ is a coveted collection of hotels, rooted in the world of fashion. Making its stylish debut on the global hotel scene in 2011, SO/ continues to command attention with its avant-garde design and creative approach to the world of luxury.

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and people-focused Director of People & Culture to bring the spirit of SO/ Jeddah to life through exceptional talent, culture, and leadership. As a strategic partner to the Executive Team, you will shape an inspiring workplace, champion employee experience, and build a culture that attracts, develops, and retains the industry's best talent

What You Will Create

• Shape and deliver the People & Culture strategy, ensuring alignment with the vision and values of SO/ Jeddah.
• Attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent through innovative recruitment and development initiatives.
• Foster a vibrant culture built on creativity, engagement, inclusion, and belonging.
• Champion employee experience, wellbeing, and recognition programs that inspire high performance.
• Partner with leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, talent growth, and team success.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, Saudization requirements, and company policies.
• Leverage people insights and workforce data to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead and develop a high-performing People & Culture team.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team on all people, culture, and organizational matters.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• Saudi National with 10+ years of progressive People & Culture / HR leadership experience.
• Proven success in shaping people strategies, culture, and organizational growth.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law, Saudization, and local employment regulations.
• Experience attracting, developing, and retaining top talent in a dynamic environment.
• Strong understanding of employee experience, performance management, and talent development.
• Confident leader with a track record of building and inspiring high-performing teams.
• Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging people insights and HR systems to inform decisions.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead change, navigate complexity, and drive organizational effectiveness.
• Experience within luxury hospitality, lifestyle brands, or pre-opening environments is highly desirable

Additional Information

What’s in it for you...

• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
• Great healthcare, competitive salary, and some nice extra perks across the Ennismore family of brands!
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work
• The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed, innovative culture