Job Description:

We are recruiting for a Director of Talent & Culture to join the team at
Rosewood Jeddah hotel.
We invite you to join the team of Talent and Culture , where you will be
responsible to Formulates and implements all Talent and culture and Talent
Development strategies, plans and programs to maintain a sustainable,
productive and competent workforce, in order to support the hotel operational
needs; this will include but not exclusively, recruitment and selection;
compensation & benefits, talent development, associate relations and work
safety programs.
You will have the ability to live and breathe our culture of being intuitive,
engaging and refined. This is how you can make a difference in the experience
of our Associates, our guests and our community.
 Relationship Hospitality
We believe that true hospitality springs from the nurturing and building of
strong and lasting relationships with fellow associates, guests, partners and
the communities. We do this by recognizing and valuing each other on a
personal level, understanding individuality and respecting differences.
About Rosewood Jeddah
Rosewood Jeddah is situated in the heart of Jeddah's Corniche in the
fashionable northern corner of the city within easy reach of key business,
diplomatic and designer shopping districts.
The hotel itself is a distinctive modern building situated along the shores of
the Red Sea with memorable views from the hotel's guestrooms and luxury
facilities, making it a popular destination for a Saudi Arabia vacation. The
hotel's name is inspired by the traditional culture and architecture of the
city of Jeddah.

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Job Requirements:
Responsibilities
I. Vision, Mission, Values and Brand
* Drives the Company vision, mission and core values throughout the hotel.
* Works with Corporate to develop training and communication materials, conduct master trainers program that will help to proliferate and ensure that the culture, values and brand image is embedded in the hotel.
* Ensures that associates live the brand by facilitating hotel strategy and supporting implementation of all core programs.
* Builds strong Employer Branding in whatever we do.
* Ensures brand integrity and clarity are always maintained.
II. Manpower Planning and Talent Acquisitions
* Establishes effective recruitment channels for hiring a top quality workforce in supporting the day-to-day operations.
* Forecasts hotel's manpower requirements, plans and leads effective recruitment activities
* Interviews management level candidates; serves as interviewer for position finalists.
Reviews job descriptions and organisation chart at least on a half-yearly
basis.
III. Compensation and Benefits
* Collects relevant compensation and benefits data from key competitors to analyse practices and trends within the industry not less than once per year. Makes recommendations for implementation of/or adjustment to existing practices when appropriate.
* Develops and recommends compensation policies and procedures, and practices for maintaining external competitiveness and internal equity through the organisation.
* Leads the annual salary review to determine individual associate increases, which recognises meritocracy.
* Prepares and oversees the preparation of reports in terms of salary administration, history records, data comparison, bonus plan etc.
* Maintain accuracy, confidentiality and security of all associate and hotel records.
IV. Talent Development
* Oversees and supervises the Talent Development function to ensure it supports the hotel operational needs. Conducts training programs when appropriate.
* Works with Corporate to develop a learning culture in the hotel to support continuous improvement.
V. Associates Communications and Welfare
* Designs effective compensation and benefits communication process, system and packaging to increase accessibility, transparency and associates' understanding of the various programmes and services.
* Develops and recommends associate services programmes that will enhance the wellness of associates, promote teamwork, associate satisfaction, and open communication.
* Develops and recommends associate recognition and incentive programmes to drive business performance.
* Creates communication standards including an internal newsletter, bulletins, associate announcements and associate video channels to communicate TALENT AND CULTURE policies, guidelines, programs and legal regulations.
* Creates an environment of positive associate relations, organises regular associate sports and social activities to promote team spirit and maintain high associate moral. Sets up committee that provides the potential associates an opportunity to be trained in leadership skills.
VI. Performance Management and Grievances Handling
* Leads the performance appraisal process to ensure the evaluation methodology is interpreted and applied consistently.
* Counsels and advises managers on associate relations' issues such as policy interpretation, disciplinary action, performance management, conflict resolution and complaints.
* Conducts investigations when associate complaints or concerns are brought forth.
Monitors and advises managers and supervisors in the progressive discipline
system of the Company. Monitors the implementation of a performance
improvement process with non-performing associates.
* Reviews, guides, and approves management recommendations for employment terminations.
* Ensures that the management team are educated and embraced the philosophy of creating an engaging work environment.
* Represent the hotel in handling associate-related court cases.
VII. Workforce Productivity
* Analyses manpower statistics e.g. turnover and absenteeism statistics to identify trends and formulate rectification measures.
* Maintains heart of the house that is reflective of the brand.
VIII. Quality Assurance
* Monitors that all Rosewood Hotels & Resorts' and property standards are communicated, implemented and executed.
* Develops and implements strategies to achieve guest service goals.
* Reviews overall Brand TALENT AND CULTURE 'Operational Management Review' results, formulates and executes improvement plans
The Corporate Employment Manager is responsible for maintaining a steady flow
of applicants and prequalified candidates for leadership positions at all
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts worldwide.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
* A minimum of five years' experience in a similar role for a luxury or ultra-luxury hospitality company with global operations
* Thorough knowledge of global hospitality employment trends
* Proficiency with electronic recruiting systems, preferably HRsmart
* Extensive networking relationships within the hospitality industry
* Relationships and experience working with international placement firms
* A bachelor's degree in human resources, hotel management or a related field, or an equivalent amount of higher education and/or work related experience

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