People and Culture Manager (Saudi National)

At SLS, we don’t just run hotels, we orchestrate experiences. As People & Culture Manager at SLS The Red Sea, you are not simply managing HR operations, you are shaping the heartbeat of the hotel. You are a culture driver, talent champion, and experience curator who understands that extraordinary guest journeys begin with empowered, inspired teams.

This role calls for a dynamic and emotionally intelligent professional who brings both structure and soul to People & Culture. You will bring the SLS spirit to life by attracting bold personalities, nurturing talent, and creating an environment where individuality thrives and performance excels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of the People & Culture strategy in alignment with SLS brand values and business goals

• Partner with leadership teams to drive a culture of engagement, creativity, and high performance across the property

• Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts, attracting diverse talent with personality, potential, and passion

• Manage workforce planning, headcount tracking, and support succession planning initiatives

• Drive performance management processes, ensuring they are impactful, fair, and aligned with business objectives

• Coordinate learning and development initiatives that inspire growth, leadership, and self-expression

• Champion employee engagement activities and create meaningful moments across the employee lifecycle

• Support recognition programs that celebrate individuality, contribution, and excellence in true SLS style

• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, Saudization requirements, and company policies

• Manage and oversee all government HR platforms (including but not limited to GOSI, Qiwa, Muqeem, and Mudad), ensuring timely and accurate processing of employee records, visas, contracts, and regulatory requirements

• Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, supporting fair and consistent resolutions

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, leveraging data to inform decision-making

• Collaborate with all departments to ensure People & Culture initiatives enhance operational performance

• Support and guide the People & Culture team in delivering a seamless and elevated employee experience

• 5+ years in Human Resources within luxury hotels or lifestyle hospitality.

• Strong experience in pre-opening and ramp-up environments is highly advantageous.

• Familiarity with Saudi Arabia labor law is a strong advantage.

• You’re a people-first leader with emotional intelligence, a flair for hospitality, and a deep commitment to creating meaningful team experiences.

• Fluent in English