People & Culture Executive

Raffles Hotels & Resorts; Ḥail Province; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxurious resort hotel in Saudi Arabia is seeking an HR Administrator to oversee compliance with hotel policies, manage recruitment activities, and support employee induction programs. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Hospitality or HR Management and demonstrate exceptional interview, organizational, and administrative skills. Proficiency in Arabic and English is essential, along with experience in the hospitality industry. This role requires a proactive approach and a keen understanding of ultra-luxury guest expectations.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Hospitality Management/HR Management or related fields.
• Experience in hospitality industry and/or Human Resources is a plus.
• Strong interview, administration, and organizational skills.
• Computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Languages: fluent in Arabic and English (both spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Supervise hotel policies, ensuring compliance with employment regulations.
• Conduct interviews and hiring for appropriate skills.
• Maintain connector benefits and ensure timely reporting to authorities.
• Prepare HR letters/documents/certificates as needed.
• Support new hire training and orientation.

Skills

Strong interview skills

Administration skills

Organizational skills

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Education

Degree or certificate in Hospitality Management or HR Management

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Raffles & Fairmont the Red Sea, positioned in the kingdom's groundbreaking Red Sea Project, will provide visitors access to a nature-focused resort with 361 rooms, eleven distinct dining concepts, including an overwater restaurant with views of the Red Sea and the mangroves, and a spa. The resort will be situated next to an 18-hole championship golf course, reflecting Fairmont's association as a world-class golf destination. It will set new standards in sustainable development, positioned on 200km of untouched coastline, an archipelago of more than 90 unspoiled islands, dormant volcanoes, rich marine habitat, and ancient archaeological sites.

Job Description

1- Administration responsibilities:

• Supervise, ensuring compliance with all hotel policies and procedures; and local and government regulations pertaining to employment practices.
• Coordinates with requisitioning departments in the recruitment of connector following established standards, policies and procedures.
• Analyze hotel manpower requirements and recommends selections and development activities to meet those requirements.
• Coordinates and executes connector’s social, athletic and recreational activities.
• Administration of all contract labor
• Community initiatives programs - organizing and participation
• Regular updating of communication channels
• Preparing and submitting all relevant HR letters/documents/certificates as per the requirement of employees in consultation with the management

People and Culture Responsibilities

• Tracking and follow up due date of probation, labor contract, visa, work permit, etc.
• Make sure all registration for new confirmed connector
• Supervise all issues related to connector benefit
• Ensure that all report are submitted on time to local authority
• Organize hotel connector activities monthly/ quarterly

Technical Responsibilities

• Checking connector personal file
• Control connector’s information in HR system

Recruitment

• Responsible in interviewing and hiring of employees with the appropriate skills, as needed.
• Establishes and maintains contact with external recruitment sources.
• Oversees/monitors candidate identification and selection process.
• Provides subject matter expertise to heads of department regarding selection procedures.
• Partners with vendor partners to ensure effective advertisement efforts are being utilized for open positions in appropriate venues to attract a diverse candidate pool.
• Oversees the selection/non-selection and offers processes to ensure proper procedures are followed (e.g., valid reasons for selection/non-selection and applicants receive status notifications).
• Reviewing job descriptions for all positions at regular intervals and updating them in consultation with the respective managers

Learning and Development

• Supports a departmental induction program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.
• Ensures coordination and facilitation of new hire orientation program to generate a positive first impression for employees and emphasize the importance of guest service in company culture.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Hospitality Management/ Human Resources Management or related fields.
• Experience in hospitality industry and/ or Human Resources is a plus
• Strong interview, administration and organizational skill
• Computer skill: Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Languages: fluent in Arabic and English language (both spoken and written)

Additional Information

• Understanding of Ultra-Luxury guest expectations and brand alignment.
• Experience in project coordination, scheduling, and document control during pre-Opening stages.
• Experience in pre-Opening is a must.
• A proactive, anticipatory approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Impeccable grooming and personal presentation aligned with Luxury standards.