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.

About the Role

The Director of Talent Development at FAENA Red Sea is responsible for leading and managing all learning, development, and training initiatives across the property. This role ensures the design, implementation, and evolution of impactful training strategies that align with FAENA’s operational excellence, brand values, and regulatory compliance standards.

As a key member of the People & Culture leadership team, the Director plays a vital role in nurturing internal talent pipelines, enhancing departmental performance, and embedding a culture of continuous learning and growth throughout the hotel.

Key Responsibilities:

Learning & Development Strategy

• Lead all general, departmental, and leadership training activities, ensuring alignment with operational goals.

• Maintain high-quality, up-to-date training materials, tools, and resources across the hotel.

• Conduct Learning Needs Analyses prior to the budgeting cycle to prioritize learning investments effectively.

• Collaborate with regional and corporate teams to deliver Basic Leadership and strategic development programs.

• Ensure full compliance with all FAENA mandated training policies and requirements.

Training Program Execution

• Deliver and coordinate training across all levels, including mandatory compliance modules (e.g., Anti-Bribery, GDPR, Fire Safety, Sustainability).

• Develop and mentor departmental trainers to ensure consistency in technical and service skills training.

• Oversee the Learning Portal: manage course registrations, monitor progress, and track completions.

• Champion a blended learning approach, including e-learning and live facilitation, from internal and external providers.

Measurement & Evaluation

• Gather and analyze feedback from training sessions to assess learning effectiveness.

• Utilize the Learning Portal to generate data-driven reports and share key insights with leadership.

• Continuously adapt training strategies and content based on feedback and business needs.

Talent Development & Performance Management

• Support the annual Talent Review process, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up.

• Facilitate the performance cycle: onboarding, probation, goal setting, development planning, and reviews.

• Ensure each department maintains trained and active Departmental Trainers to support learning on the job.

• Partner with People & Culture to design transparent development pathways for supervisory and leadership roles.

• Build and maintain reporting tools to monitor progression and development impact.

Employee Engagement & Communication

• Act as a cultural ambassador, embodying FAENA’s values and service excellence in all interactions.

• Collaborate with department heads to foster a learning-focused and empowering work environment.

• Support internal engagement initiatives with targeted development activities and clear communication.

• Proven experience (minimum 5–7 years) in Learning & Development or Talent Development, ideally within the luxury hospitality sector.

• Exceptional facilitation and presentation abilities, with a talent for engaging and inspiring team members at all levels.

• Strong proficiency in learning platforms and systems, including PeopleHub, as well as performance management tools.

• Data-driven approach, with the ability to translate insights and analytics into impactful learning strategies and talent development plans.

• Collaborative and culturally aware, with excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.

• Inspiring leadership style, with a proven track record of developing, motivating, and leading high-performing teams.

• Outstanding communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, essential for promoting engagement and delivering a consistent luxury service culture.

• Deep understanding of luxury hospitality standards, brand positioning, and guest service excellence.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

• Sound knowledge of local labor laws, compliance standards, and health and safety regulations, ensuring full operational adherence.

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.