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 the People & Culture function and join the executive leadership team. The role oversees all people operations, aligns them with Accor values and business objectives, and supports the hotel's growth and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all People & Culture operations, ensuring alignment 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, promote engagement, recognition and wellbeing, and ensure compliance with labour laws 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, maintain employee records, HR metrics and management reports, and coach and mentor the People & Culture team.

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.
• Strong knowledge of labour law, HR best practices and employee relations.

Required skills

• Leadership, communication, coaching and change management skills.
• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• An 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.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.