Director of People and Culture Four Seasons Hotel

About the Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Director of People and Culture to join the opening team of Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Jeddah at the Corniche.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, with a dotted line to the Regional Director of People and Culture, this role is responsible for building and leading the full People & Culture and Learning strategy, with the goal of positioning the hotel as the Employer of Choice in Jeddah and the Kingdom.

As a strategic business partner, you will lead the hotel s culture and talent agenda while actively promoting the Four Seasons Golden Rule in every colleague interaction. You ll play a pivotal role in creating a workplace environment where people thrive, and service excellence is sustained from the very beginning.

What You Will Do

• Champion the property s People & Culture and Learning function through pre-opening and beyond.
• Actively lead recruitment, selection, onboarding, and colleague development programs.
• Serve as the hotel s culture ambassador, modeling the Golden Rule in leadership and team engagement.
• Support succession planning, talent review, and internal mobility efforts.
• Deliver learning experiences that support long-term business growth and individual success.
• Drive Corporate People & Culture initiatives and ensure alignment with Four Seasons brand standards.
• Analyze compensation, benefits, and engagement trends to inform strategy and drive retention.
• Partner with hotel leadership to support key operational and business decisions.

What You Bring

• A strong background in Human Resources/People & Culture leadership within luxury hospitality.
• Pre-opening or transformation experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinking with excellent business acumen and strong understanding of operational needs.
• A passion for learning, coaching, and people development.
• Emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and a collaborative leadership approach.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Suitable candidates must be eligible to work in Saudi Arabia.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary in a tax-free environment.
• Housing and transportation allowances.
• 30 days of vacation plus public holidays.
• Complimentary meals and uniform cleaning.
• Medical and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and worldwide complimentary room nights.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Additional family benefits.

Schedule & Hours
This is a full-time role.

Localization Requirement

Supporting the Saudi nationalization scheme, we are looking forward to connecting with Saudi nationals who have a passion for people and culture.