People and Culture Manager (Saudi National)

The FAENA Movement is a journey of art, culture, and community. Rooted in the soulful traditions of the South and elevated by imaginative design, our culture celebrates authentic hospitality and transformative experiences. We create spaces where dreams are brought to life—through bold ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a deep sense of purpose.

As we continue our expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faena Red Sea will mark a new chapter—visionary in spirit, exceptional in execution. We’re building more than a hotel; we’re shaping a world of beauty, wonder, and connection. If you’re driven by creativity, excellence, and a desire to be part of something extraordinary, we invite you to help bring this vision to life.

As People and Culture Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping the culture, talent, and soul of our opening team. We're seeking someone who is bold, imaginative, and deeply people-focused — a trusted partner who will help bring our Faena values to life.

• Support People & Culture Vision: Partner with the Director of People & Culture to implement and lead day-to-day HR operations. Help implement the People & Culture strategy, aligning with Faena's values and business priorities, and creating an extraordinary workplace culture.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Support in recruitment campaigns that attract top talent, while assisting in workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and succession strategies to ensure long-term team success.
• Culture & Engagement: Foster an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment, championing employee engagement activities and ensuring a seamless employee experience from hire to retention. Lead onboarding experiences that are immersive, inspiring, and uniquely Faena. Champion employee wellbeing, recognition, and engagement programs.
• Performance & Development: Oversee performance management processes and create personalized development paths that inspire growth and align with Faena’s innovative approach to leadership.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure full compliance with local labor laws, Saudization targets, and Faena policies, advising leadership on employee relations and ethical practices.
• Operational Excellence: Collaborate across departments to align people strategy with operational needs, and maintain confidential P&C data to inform key business decisions.

• 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 

What Awaits You...

• The opportunity to join an international, innovative, and fast-growing group, committed not only to building new hotels but also to creating a global brand.

• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.

• Be part of a team that is deeply passionate about creating exceptional hospitality experiences and exploring new locations with every opportunity.

• A competitive package along with plenty of development opportunities to grow within the organization.

FAENA The Red Sea is set to become a world-class destination, offering luxury accommodations, unparalleled service, and extraordinary experiences. As a member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and building the teams that will bring this iconic brand to life and ensure the continued success of the property.

If you are looking to make a significant impact on an ambitious, high-profile project and are excited to help shape the future of FAENA The Red Sea, we invite you to apply for this exceptional opportunity.