JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT : TALENT & CULTURE
JOB TITLE : DIRECTOR OF TALENT & CULTURE
REPORTING TO : GENERAL MANAGER
THE POSITION
Director of Talent & Culture is overall responsible for Human Resources Management of the hotel (recruitment & selection, training & development, compensation & benefits and employee engagement) to support the hotel’s business objectives.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Formulates and recommends policies, procedures and standards pertaining to Recruitment & Selection, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Welfare, Safety and Health, Employee Communication, Industrial Relations, Training and Development, Performance Management and Career Development in accordance with Raffles’ and Accor’s established guidelines as well as national and industry, laws and customs, and ensuring that they are complied with by all departments
Develops and proposes plans relating to present or future manpower requirements of the Hotel to ensure that the Hotel is correctly staffed according to the projected level of business
Liaises with employment agencies, educational institutions, government bodies etc for staff and possible sources of recruitment
Assesses and evaluates prospective employees
Formulates and recommends a sound wage and salary system, which facilitates the attracting and retaining of staff in line with Accor Recognition Kit and UAE Labor law
Identifies, prioritizes and meets the short and long term training and development needs of the Hotel
Reviews the recommendations of staff promotions and career development by respective ExCo / Department Head for the General Manager’s approval
Represents the Hotel in collective bargaining and contacts with labour organizations and employee representations
Oversees the Hotel’s staff facilities including staff locker rooms, rest rooms, and staff restaurant
Directs the Hotel’s employee events and social and recreational activities
Directs the Hotel’s employee recognition programmes
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 4 years experience in managing Human Resources function in a luxury hotel / hospitality industry
Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related major
Knowledge of local labour law and practices
Fluency in English, written and spoken
Arabic Speaker preferred 
