Director, People & Culture

AimGulf; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great healthcare

Competitive salary

Perks across Ennismore brands

Job summary

SO/ Jeddah is seeking a passionate Director of People & Culture to lead talent strategy, culture, and employee experience in a luxury hospitality context. You will partner with the Executive Team to attract, develop, and retain top talent while shaping a workplace of inclusion and high performance.

You will ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, drive workforce data-informed decisions, and build a high-impact P&C team to support strategic growth across the brand portfolio.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive People & Culture / HR leadership experience.
• Proven success shaping people strategies, culture, and growth.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law, Saudization, and local regs.
• Experience attracting, developing and retaining top talent in dynamic settings.
• Expertise in employee experience, performance management and development.
• Confident leader with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Data-driven mindset using people insights and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the People & Culture strategy aligned with the vision of SO/ Jeddah.
• Attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent through recruitment initiatives.
• Foster a vibrant culture built on creativity, engagement, inclusion and belonging.
• Champion employee experience, wellbeing, and recognition programs.
• Partner with leaders to drive organizational effectiveness and growth.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, Saudization and policies.
• Leverage workforce data to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead and develop a high-performing People & Culture team.
• Advise the Executive Team on people, culture and organizational matters.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Organizational effectiveness

Tools

HR systems

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Experience Required

• 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.
• Experience within luxury hospitality, lifestyle brands, or pre-opening environments is highly desirable

Skills Required

• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead change, navigate complexity, and drive organizational effectiveness.

Employment / Job Type

Full Time

Benefits

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.

About the Company

A hospitality company behind a collection of lifestyle hotel, restaurant and nightlife brands. Its portfolio includes design led properties and homegrown food and beverage concepts, with expanding operations in the Middle East offering roles in hotels, culinary and brand teams.

Company Industry

Hospitality

Department / Functional Area

Human Resources / People & Culture

Closing Date

Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)