People and Culture Manager

Novotel Hotels; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor sucht in Riyadh, Saudi-Arabien, eine erfahrene People and Culture Managerin bzw. einen Managern, um die People-Strategie zu gestalten und Führungsstrukturen zu stärken.

Sie arbeiten eng mit Abteilungsleitungen zusammen, um Talententwicklung voranzutreiben und kulturspezifische Herausforderungen transparent zu lösen. Sie führen das People and Culture Team, verantworten Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance-Management sowie betriebliche Kulturprojekte und Berichte, unterstützt durch Senior

Qualifications

• Abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Human Resources, Organisationsentwicklung oder vergleichbar.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Umsetzung einer ganzheitlichen People-and-Culture-Strategie.

Skills

Kommunikation

Verhandlungsfähigkeit

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Teamführung

Change Management

Englischkenntnisse

Arbeitsrecht

Education

HR-Abschluss oder gleichwertige Qualifikation

Tools

HRIS

People Analytics

Job description

Company Description

Gründe für Accor zu arbeiten? Wir sind weit mehr als ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen. Wir empfangen Dich so, wie Du bist und bei uns findest Du einen Beruf und eine Marke, die zu Deiner Persönlichkeit passen. Wir unterstützen Dich dabei, jeden Tag zu wachsen und zu lernen. Wir sorgen dafür, dass Deine Arbeit einen Sinn in Deinem Leben hat und dass Du auf Deiner Reise mit uns die grenzenlosen Möglichkeiten von Accor erkunden kannst. Bei Accor kannst Du jedes Kapitel Deiner Geschichte selber schreiben, und gemeinsam können wir die Gastronomie und Hotellerie von morgen verändern. Entdecke das Leben, das Dich bei Accor erwartet, besuche https://careers.accor.com/. Tu das, was Du liebst, trage etwas für die Gemeinschaft in der Welt bei, und wage es den Status quo in Frage zu stellen! #BELIMITLESS

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced and empathetic People and Culture Manager to join our organization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape and lead our people strategy, build strong organizational systems, and foster a positive, inclusive culture across our operations. As the trusted People and Culture voice within our leadership team, you'll partner with department heads and senior management to drive workforce excellence, support talent development, and navigate complex people challenges with transparency and integrity. With a dedicated team supporting you and the full backing of senior leadership, you'll have the scope to influence, innovate, and make a meaningful impact on our organizational culture.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive People and Culture strategy that aligns with organizational goals and fosters an inclusive, engaging workplace environment
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives to attract and retain top talent across all departments in compliance with Saudi labor regulations
• Manage, coach, and develop your People and Culture team, building their capabilities and supporting their professional growth
• Partner with department heads on workforce planning, organizational structure, and resourcing to meet operational needs
• Oversee employee onboarding, training programs, and probationary reviews to ensure consistency and quality across the organization
• Coach and mentor managers on performance management, difficult conversations, and effective workplace relations
• Handle employee relations matters with sensitivity and professionalism, maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with local labor laws
• Analyze employee engagement survey results and drive targeted improvement initiatives to enhance workplace satisfaction and retention
• Design and implement People and Culture programs including reward and recognition, employee wellbeing, talent management, and leadership development
• Ensure compliance training is completed, tracked, and documented; maintain accurate personnel records and training databases
• Prepare regular People and Culture reporting and analytics to inform strategic decision-making
• Contribute to annual business planning and budgeting for the People and Culture function

Qualifications

**Required Qualifications:**

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related discipline
• 3–5 years of professional experience in a People and Culture or Human Resources role
• Proven experience managing employee relations, performance management, and workplace relations matters
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian labor laws, regulations, and employment practices
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build relationships across all organizational levels
• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring direct reports
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive evidence-based decision-making
• Personal integrity, transparency, and the ability to lead effectively through organizational change
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a hospitality, multisite, or matrix organizational environment
• Background in leading complex employee relations investigations and resolutions
• Experience with employee engagement surveys and culture transformation initiatives
• Knowledge of international or multicultural workforce management
• Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and people analytics tools
• Experience designing and implementing talent management and leadership development programs
• Certification in Human Resources management or related professional credential

Additional Information

Ihr Team Und Arbeitsumfeld

In 1-2 Sätzen stellen Sie das Team, das Hotel oder den Arbeitsplatz so vor, dass sie die Kultur widerspiegeln

Hinweis: Die Anpassung kann an spezifische lokale oder gesetzliche Anforderungen erfolgen, wie z.B. Arbeitserlaubnis

Unser Engagement Für Diversity & Inclusion

Wir sind ein integratives Unternehmen und unser Ziel ist es, vielfältige Talente anzuziehen, zu rekrutieren und zu fördern.