Director of People & Culture

About the role

As Le Vendôme Beirut prepares to reopen, Accor is looking for a Director of People & Culture to lead all People & Culture operations and join the executive leadership team. The role covers strategy, recruitment, talent development, employee relations and the annual People & Culture budget.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all People & Culture operations in line with Accor values, policies and business objectives.
• Develop and implement people strategies supporting organizational growth and operational excellence.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, talent development, succession planning and employee retention.
• Foster a positive workplace culture, engagement, recognition and wellbeing.
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws, company policies and statutory requirements.
• Oversee performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations and disciplinary processes.
• Develop and monitor the annual People & Culture budget and partner with department leaders on workforce needs.
• Lead learning and development initiatives and coach and mentor the People & Culture team.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR metrics and management reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality Management or a related field.
• A postgraduate qualification or professional HR certification (e.g. CIPD, SHRM, PHR/SPHR) is an advantage.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a senior leadership role in the hospitality industry.
• Previous experience with Accor or an international hotel brand is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of labour law, HR best practices and employee relations.
• Leadership, communication, coaching and change management skills.
• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• Employee benefit card with discounted rates at Accor worldwide for you and your family.
• Learning programs through the Academies.
• Career development with national and international promotion opportunities.