People and Culture Executive (Saudi National)

About SLS The Red Sea

SLS The Red Sea, a prestigious part of Ennismore’s acclaimed lifestyle collection, represents a new standard in luxury hospitality on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. Boasting 150 meticulously crafted rooms, five diverse gastronomic venues, and a sophisticated spa, the resort blends indulgence with entertainment and serene escapes. It’s a vibrant environment where creativity thrives and individuality is celebrated, fostering a unique social atmosphere.

Role Overview

As a People and Culture Executive, you will be fundamental in nurturing a dynamic workplace culture by managing the complete employee lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include onboarding, engagement, payroll, performance management, wellbeing, and employee relations. Acting as a cultural ambassador, you will ensure that every employee interaction embodies the spirited, bold, and people-centric ethos of SLS The Red Sea.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and enhance employee experiences through onboarding, induction, offboarding, and daily People & Culture operations.
• Provide employees with confidential guidance regarding policies, benefits, procedures, and relations.
• Assist the People Development Manager in organizing engagement initiatives, training, learning, recognition, and wellbeing programs to promote a positive work culture.
• Manage the performance appraisal cycle collaborating with department heads, including feedback, development, and succession planning.
• Ensure the accuracy of employee records, HRIS data, payroll inputs, and compliance with company policies and Saudi labour regulations.
• Support payroll functions, benefits administration, settlements, and address employee queries by liaising with Finance.
• Handle employee relations matters such as conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary processes, and uphold an inclusive and respectful workplace.
• Organize accommodation inspections, transportation arrangements, and welfare services for team members.
• Participate in internal audits, compliance enforcement, health and safety efforts, and continuous process improvements within People & Culture.
• Contribute actively to special projects, resort pre-opening activities, and departmental initiatives to embed SLS’s cultural vision.

Qualifications and Skills

• At least two years’ experience in People & Culture or HR Generalist roles in luxury hotels, lifestyle brands, luxury residences, or remote hospitality settings.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR operations, including payroll, employee relations, performance cycles, engagement, recruitment support, and policy management.
• Deep understanding of Saudi Labour Law and best practices in hospitality HR.
• Experience handling confidential HR documentation, employee records, and HRIS platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship management capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities efficiently in fast-paced environments.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• A passion for cultivating memorable employee experiences and a positive work atmosphere.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.