# People & Culture Assistant Manager (Saudi Only) **Company**: AccorHotel **Location**: Riyadh, Riyadh Province **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Human Resources **Industry**: Hospitality **Apply**: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AccorHotel/744000160856484-people-culture-assistant-manager-saudi-only-?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/job/people-and-culture-assistant-manager-saudi-only-5836a3f2-246/ ## Description We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and people-focused People & Culture Assistant Manager to join our pre-opening leadership team at Basiqat by Mantis, a luxury eco-resort in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will serve as the department's second-in-command, overseeing daily HR operations, supporting strategic People & Culture initiatives, and ensuring full compliance with Saudi Labor Law, Accor policies, and Mantis brand standards. Key Responsibilities: - Act as the second-in-command of the People & Culture department, supporting the People & Culture Manager in managing all departmental functions. - Independently oversee daily HR operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. - Provide professional HR guidance and operational support to department heads and management. - Supervise assigned People & Culture team members, ensuring accountability and effective task execution. - Represent the People & Culture department in operational meetings when delegated. - Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and internal controls. - Identify operational challenges and recommend effective solutions to enhance HR service delivery. - Ensure a professional, confidential, and service-oriented approach across all People & Culture activities. Pre-Opening People & Culture Management: - Support the execution of the resort's People & Culture pre-opening critical path and manpower mobilization plan. - Coordinate the establishment of HR operational systems, processes, documentation, and reporting structures. - Oversee pre-opening recruitment coordination, employee onboarding, and joining formalities. - Work closely with department heads to ensure staffing requirements are fulfilled in accordance with approved manpower plans. - Support the implementation of Accor and Mantis People & Culture standards and brand requirements. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: - Oversee recruitment activities, including vacancy advertisements, candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, and employment offers. - Coordinate recruitment activities through SmartRecruiters and other approved platforms. - Monitor recruitment progress, hiring timelines, and manpower requirements. - Partner with department heads to identify recruitment priorities and workforce needs. Employee Relations & Labor Law Compliance: - Provide guidance on employee relations matters, workplace policies, and Saudi Labor Law requirements. - Support grievance handling, disciplinary procedures, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution. - Ensure employee relations processes are conducted fairly, consistently, and in accordance with applicable regulations. Payroll, Compensation & Benefits: - Oversee the preparation and verification of monthly payroll inputs in coordination with Finance. - Review attendance records, overtime, leave balances, allowances, deductions, and payroll adjustments. - Ensure accuracy of employee data within HR and payroll systems. Performance Management & Heartist Development: - Support the implementation of performance management processes, probation reviews, and annual appraisals. - Guide department heads on performance documentation and employee development procedures. - Coordinate with the Training Supervisor on onboarding, mandatory training, and development initiatives. Heartist Engagement & Workplace Culture: - Promote Accor's Heartist philosophy and foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace environment. - Support employee engagement, recognition, welfare, and well-being initiatives. - Coordinate internal communication activities and employee events. HR Systems, Reporting & Compliance: - Oversee the accuracy and maintenance of employee records within HR information systems. - Prepare and review HR reports covering headcount, turnover, recruitment, attendance, leave balances, and Saudization. - Ensure employee personnel files, employment contracts, and regulatory documentation are complete and updated. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field. - Minimum 3–4 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably within the hotel or hospitality industry. - Previous experience within luxury hotels, resorts, or internationally recognized hospitality brands is highly desirable. - Proven ability to independently manage daily HR operations and provide professional guidance to department heads. - Strong practical knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, employment regulations, and Saudization requirements. - Demonstrated experience in employee relations, recruitment, payroll coordination, performance management, and HR administration. - Previous hotel or resort pre-opening experience is a strong advantage. - Hands-on familiarity with Saudi government platforms, including Qiwa, GOSI, and Mudad. - Experience using HRIS, payroll systems, and recruitment platforms. - Familiarity with Accor People & Culture systems and SmartRecruiters is an advantage. - Professional HR certifications such as CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent are desirable. For more fresh new jobs, check out [yubhub.co](https://yubhub.co/). ## Skills ### Required - HRIS - payroll systems - recruitment platforms - SmartRecruiters - Qiwa - GOSI - Mudad - English - Arabic ### Nice to have - CIPD - SHRM --- Source: [Apply at jobs.smartrecruiters.com](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AccorHotel/744000160856484-people-culture-assistant-manager-saudi-only-?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)