About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and people-focused Director of People & Culture (P&C) to lead the pre-opening and launch of all human resources and organizational development initiatives at the company. This senior leadership role is responsible for building the hotel’s workforce from the ground up, establishing a strong organizational culture, and ensuring that all P&C processes and programs support operational excellence and employee engagement from day one.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead all pre-opening HR and P&C planning, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and team structure across all departments.
- Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and SOPs in line with brand standards, local labor laws, and organizational culture goals.
- Build and maintain a strong pre-opening recruitment pipeline, ensuring timely hiring of skilled and motivated talent.
- Design and execute comprehensive training and development programs to ensure all team members are prepared for opening and operational excellence.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven culture aligned with the values of the company.
- Oversee payroll, benefits administration, performance management, and employee relations, ensuring compliance with labor regulations.
- Provide guidance and support to departmental leaders on HR matters, conflict resolution, and talent management.
- Develop succession planning and career development strategies for key positions.
- Collaborate closely with the Hotel Manager and ownership to align P&C strategies with business goals.
- Implement HR systems, reporting mechanisms, and metrics to monitor workforce performance, engagement, and retention.
Requirements
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or any related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in international companies with a proven track record of achievements.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in English and computer literate.
- Knowledge of Bahrain labor laws and HR practices preferred.
- Strong in driving results and people management and development.
Reporting Structure
- This position reports to the Hotel General Manager.
Key Competencies Required
- Coaching & Developing Others
- Facilitating Change
- Aligning Strategies into Results
- Innovation
- Problem Analysis and Decision Making
This role is ideal for a pre-opening P&C leader with strong hospitality experience, proven recruitment and organizational development skills, and the ability to create a high-performing and engaged workforce from day one.
