Director, People & Culture (Saudi National)

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.
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

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No