Director (KSA National) - Human Resources - Jumeirah The Red Sea

Role Overview

Director (KSA National) - Human Resources at Jumeirah The Red Sea, a luxury hospitality property within Jumeirah Group, located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Company Overview

Jumeirah is a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding. The company operates a portfolio of 29 properties across 11 countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1999 with the opening of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, the brand is renowned for distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels, and exclusive residences, known for warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences for guests worldwide.

Role Purpose

To provide strategic human resources leadership for Jumeirah The Red Sea, developing and executing the property HR strategy in alignment with corporate and regional direction while building a high-performing HR function that supports operational excellence and drives business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to the HR team to increase knowledge, skill sets, and share best practices, fostering a high-performing HR function.
• Build leadership capability through senior and middle management teams.

Strategy & Planning

• Develop and drive the property HR strategy in line with corporate and regional HR direction and monitor its execution to ensure the achievement of objectives.
• Conduct workforce planning for luxury hotels and resorts.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive the continuous improvement agenda, focusing on maximizing productivity and devolving HR responsibilities.

Communication

• Ensure effective two-way communication between HR and corporate and regional HR.
• Coordinate internal communications to ensure colleagues receive relevant and timely messages in an appropriate style and medium.

Financial Management

• Plan and deploy the annual HR budget and capital expenditure process, ensuring Profit & Loss statements are well-managed and monitored.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience across talent acquisition, employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational development within luxury hospitality environments.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing HR teams and partnering with senior leadership to drive business objectives, engagement, and operational excellence.
• Extensive experience supporting pre-openings and large-scale recruitment projects for luxury hotels and resorts across the Middle East.
• Strong expertise in talent management, succession planning, and performance management.

Skills & Competencies

• Implementing people-focused strategies that enhance employee experience and retention.

Additional Information

• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways.
• Opportunities for internal mobility within Jumeirah's global network.
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide.
• Healthcare and insurance benefits.
• Locally competitive salary and incentive structure.
• Locally relevant benefits as determined by the property.