Director, People & Culture (Saudi National)

SO/ Hotels & Resorts; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Competitive salary

Ennismore group perks

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

SO/ Hotels & Resorts in Jeddah seeks a Director of People & Culture to lead talent, culture, and employee experience within a luxury hospitality context. You will partner with the executive team to build an inspiring workplace and drive retention and development across the organization.

The role requires a Saudi National with 10+ years in HR leadership, deep knowledge of Saudi labor laws, and a proven ability to shape people strategies in a dynamic, luxury environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Shape the People & Culture strategy aligned with SO/ Jeddah's vision and values.
• Attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent via recruitment and development initiatives.
• Foster a 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 and Saudization.
• Leverage people data to support strategic decisions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing People & Culture team.
• Advise Executive Team on people, culture, and org matters.

Skills

Saudi National

HR leadership

People strategy

Labor law expertise

Saudization knowledge

Talent development

Stakeholder management

Data-driven HR

Leadership of teams

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