Director of People & Culture

The Role of Director of People and Culture: Four Seasons Hotel Luxor is anticipated to open in 2027, and we are seeking a Director of People and Culture to join our team and help shape its future! This role reports to our General Manager, with a dotted reporting line to the Regional Director of People and Culture and will be responsible for leading the People, Culture and Learning strategy and execution for the Four Seasons Hotel Luxor; providing People and Culture support with the overall goal being that the hotel is perceived as the Employer of Choice in your destination. You will be the Cultural Advocate of the Golden Rule in every employee action in your hotel and responsibilities will include championing top talent and actively supporting succession planning, supporting the hotel as a Business Partner, fostering relationships with others as a coach, supporting and driving Corporate People and Culture initiatives, actively supporting recruitment, selection, onboarding and development requirements, evaluating the effectiveness of People and Culture programs and initiatives and analyzing compensation and benefits trends to ensure a balance between cost and employee experience. You will also be responsible for developing the learning quality and experience on property; delivering workplace learning and development, performance improvement programs, and initiatives to best achieve long-term business success.

Desired Candidate Profile

Our Ideal Director of People and Culture candidate will have: Passion for people, talent management and learning, combined with the ability to act as a trusted Business Partner; strategic, with strong business acumen, an understanding of operational needs, and the ability to contribute to key strategies and operational decisions for the hotel. A catalyst for change and an employee champion, with a minimum of three years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a luxury hospitality environment. Pre-opening experience is advantageous, along with strong knowledge and understanding of Egyptian labor law, employment regulations, social insurance and payroll compliance requirements. Experience interpreting and applying Egyptian labor legislation, maintaining productive relationships with government authorities and labor offices, familiarity with work permit and expatriate employment processes, and a proven ability to lead talent acquisition, succession planning, employee engagement, leadership development, workforce planning, and organizational change initiatives. A strategic approach to talent, learning and development, succession planning, and workforce effectiveness, with the ability to align people strategies with business objectives, support long-term organizational success, and contribute to positioning the hotel as the Employer of Choice.