OVERVIEW
The Talent & Culture Manager at Rosewood AMAALA is responsible for managing the entire spectrum of Talent & Culture operations, ensuring seamless execution of all people-related strategies, policies, and processes across the resort. This role oversees the full associate lifecycleincluding workforce planning, Talent Acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, engagement, compliance, and T&C operationswhile ensuring alignment with Rosewood's culture, values, and A Sense of Place philosophy.
As a key business partner to leaders and associates, the Talent & Culture Manager plays a critical role in building a high-performance, inclusive, and engaged workforce, supporting pre-opening readiness and sustaining excellence throughout ongoing operations at Rosewood AMAALA
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee day-to-day Talent & Culture operations including onboarding, associate lifecycle management, Associate relations, and T&C administration.
- Ensure accurate maintenance of associate records, contracts, and documentation in line with company policies and local labor regulations.
- Support payroll, attendance, leave management, and coordination with Finance as required.
- Support recruitment activities in coordination with Talent Acquisition, including interview coordination, offer processing, and onboarding logistics.
- Ensure smooth onboarding and induction experiences for all new joiners, aligned with Rosewood standards and Perfect Discovery.
- Drives Associate Recognition Programs, ensuring robust implementation of Rosewood T&C Practices.
- Act as a point of contact for associate queries, concerns, and grievances.
- Support fair, consistent, and timely handling of disciplinary and grievance matters.
- Promote positive associate relations and a respectful, inclusive workplace culture.
- Support performance management processes, including goal setting, appraisals, and development plans.
- Ensure compliance with Saudi labor law, company policies, and internal procedures.
- Support audits, inspections, and reporting requirements related to T&C compliance.
- Maintain confidentiality of associate information at all times.
- Support associate engagement, recognition, wellness, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Promote Rosewood values and behaviors through daily interactions and people practices.
- Partner closely with department heads to support workforce planning, employee issues, and engagement initiatives.
- Collaborate with Finance, Security, and Operations to ensure smooth people processes.
- Lead and coach Talent & Culture supervisors and officers, where applicable
- Drive sustainable dining practices, including responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and ethical partnerships.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 7 -8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources / Talent & Culture within luxury hospitality or service-oriented environments.
- At least 23 years in a managerial
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in pre-opening or resort environments preferred.
