Area Director of Human Resources (Saudi National)

Job description / Role

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic colleague's focused Human Resources professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our colleagues.

As the Area Director of Human Resources - Saudi Arabia, based in KSA, you are responsible under the general guidance and supervision of the Corporate Office and within the limits of established Rotana policies and procedures to oversee and direct all aspects of the Human Resources operation for hotels within Saudi Arabia, whereas your key responsibilities will include:

• Guide the Human Resources Leaders in the KSA properties on all Human Resources related areas supporting the Corporate Office strategy
• Offer recruitment assistance, on-boarding and on-going training / coaching of all Saudi National Human Resources Leaders
• Establish relationship with all government entities and legal institutions, e.g. HRDF (Human Resources Development Fund), Taqat, GOSI, etc. to support Saudization and strengthen our relationship with Saudi Universities to attract Saudis for front line positions and TAROT placements
• Conduct regular Recruitment Days for Saudi Nationals
• Follow up on career plans and ICTs for Saudi Nationals and expats
• Conduct the Human Resources Standard Reviews once a year
• Overlook the Rotana Engagement Survey administering process and review the survey results and individual property’s action plans
• Support and coordinate area manpower plans, talent management and succession planning activities in the hotels, including direct reports and act as the communication link between the corporate office and the assigned area
• Monitor and evaluate all Human Resources activities to ensure the needs of the business are met and help to identify and implement processes for change in order to improve the design and implementation of initiatives or procedures

Requirements

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

• You should have a university degree in a related discipline / or professional Human Resources designation with a minimum of three years experiences in the similar role.
• You must be computer literate, ideally with proficiency in a computerized payroll system and fluent in English and Arabic.
• Previous gulf experience is preferred and a track record of career progress and stability is an essential.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, enjoys leading from the front and being part of a winning team and should possess following competencies:

• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Influencing Outcomes
• Leading People
• Managing Operations
• Planning for Business
• Team Building
• Understanding the Business
• Valuing Diversity

About the Company

Rotana currently manages a portfolio of over 100 properties throughout the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Turkey, with an aggressive expansion plan in place. Rotana has chosen to acknowledge how precious time is by making all time spent in their range of hotels 'Treasured Time'. This means Rotana has pledged to understand and meet the individual needs of all guests. In so doing, Rotana has evolved its product brands to include, Rotana Hotels & Resorts, Centro Hotels by Rotana, Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana, Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana and The Residences by Rotana. Treasured Time. The Rotana promise to you.