Talent Acquisition Manager

About the Role

The Talent Acquisition Manager will spearhead all recruitment initiatives for Rosewood Red Sea, guiding the attraction, selection, and onboarding of top-tier talent that resonates with the brand's ultra-luxury ethos and service excellence standards. This vital position plays an integral role in the pre-opening phase, constructing a diverse and high-performing team that spans multiple departments, ensuring the hotel’s readiness and embedding the distinctive Rosewood culture from the outset.

Primary Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement a robust Talent Acquisition plan tailored to the hotel's pre-launch schedule and scaling operational needs.
• Collaborate with the executive committee and department heads to define manpower needs and detailed onboarding strategies per role.
• Anticipate hiring demands and guarantee timely recruitment across all approved positions.
• Adhere to Asset Management policies, compensation benchmarks, and the Saudization regulatory framework.
• Lead comprehensive hiring processes for all tiers, encompassing entry-level staff to executive positions.
• Develop and manage global sourcing initiatives targeting key regions such as Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
• Establish and nurture productive alliances with recruitment firms, hospitality educational institutions, and talent networks.
• Oversee job advertisements utilizing platforms like Avature, Hosco, LinkedIn, and relevant recruitment outlets.
• Promote Rosewood Red Sea as a premier employer within the luxury hospitality sector.
• Create a candidate experience that is seamless, engaging, and reflective of Rosewood's high standards.
• Act as the brand ambassador during recruitment events, career expos, and international talent acquisition efforts.
• Infuse Rosewood’s core values and culture through every recruiting phase.
• Ensure competency-based and structured interview techniques are consistently applied across all departmental hiring.
• Advise hiring managers on effective interviewing and candidate selection methodologies.
• Maintain hiring standards with an emphasis on quality, fairness, and cultural fit.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout recruitment campaigns.
• Coordinate onboarding procedures alongside Talent & Culture, Housing, and Operations teams to promote smooth transitions.
• Manage logistics including visa processing, travel, and accommodation arrangements for new hires.
• Support group onboarding schedules and ensure associates arrive in line with project timelines.
• Facilitate comprehensive cultural integration for all new team members to align with Rosewood’s identity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 6 to 8 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition, ideally within the luxury hospitality sector or large-scale pre-opening contexts.
• In-depth knowledge of international recruitment landscapes and sourcing techniques.
• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume recruitment and pre-opening workforce formation.
• Familiarity with Saudi Arabia’s labor regulations and Saudization efforts is advantageous.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems such as Avature or similar platforms.
• Preferred experience overseeing recruitment in pre-opening hotel environments and complex infrastructure projects.