People and Culture Manager Our Habitas

Job description / Role

Company Description

We are looking for a People & Culture Manager to join our Habitas Ras Abrouq.

Our Habitas Ras Abrouq is a luxury resort designed and built to exist in harmony with its natural surroundings, situated at the edge of the UNESCO-protected Al-Reem Biosphere Reserve in north-west Qatar.

Job Description

• Following country legislation
• Prepare, implement and compile data for monthly reporting
• Set periodical People & Culture and training budget & forecast
• Participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related to the department
• Formulate and implement policies, procedures and standards pertaining to human resources administration, compensation and benefits, employee welfare, safety and health, employee communication, industrial relations, training and development, performance management and career development in accordance with national, industry standards, laws and customs, ensuring compliance by other departments
• Oversee the administrative activities of payroll, benefits, legal compliance and employment law
• Develop and propose 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
• Liaise with employment agencies and other sources for the recruitment of management employees. Interview, assess and evaluate prospective employees
• Formulate and recommend a sound wage and salary system, which facilitates the attracting and retaining of staff
• Identify, prioritize and meet short and long term training and development needs of the hotel
• Review the recommendations of staff promotions and career development by respective executive committee/department heads for the general manager's approval
• Represent the hotel in collective bargaining and contacts with labour organizations and employee representations
• Prepare succession plan for the potentials for middle and senior management level with the department/division heads and general manager
• Oversee the hotel's staff facilities including staff locker rooms, rest rooms, and staff restaurant
• Direct the hotel's employee events, social and recreational activities as well as employee recognition programs
• Edit staff newsletters and other in-house staff publications
• Act as an internal consultant in providing advice and guidance in the management and resolution of grievance and disciplinary issues
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters/issues
• Ensure compliance with local health and safety regulations
• Interview, select and recruit People & Culture employees
• Identify and develop team members with potential
• Conduct performance reviews and manage performance issues that arise within the team
• Constantly monitor team members' performance, attitude and degree of professionalism
• Develop, conduct and maintain all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify issues and provide a regular forum for department communication
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the management
• Evaluate changes and trends in market compensation and make recommendations
• Anticipate and address employee relations matters timely to promote team member satisfaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree level or beyond, most likely within a business or human resources management related discipline, or experience equivalent
• Prior experience as a People & Culture Manager in a large, fast-paced organization
• Fluency in verbal and written English and Arabic are essential
• Ideally CIPD qualified to level 7
• 5 years prior experience as a Manager People & Culture in a similar property
• Must be a highly capable user of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Additional Information

What's In It for You

• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
• Great healthcare, competitive salary, and some nice extra perks across the Ennismore family of brands!
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work
• The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed, innovative culture

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.