Director of People & Culture
- Full-time
- Job-Category: Talent & Culture
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Schedule: Full-Time
Company Description
Le Vendôme Beirut is embarking on an exceptional new chapter. As we prepare for the reopening of one of Beirut's most iconic luxury hotels, we are seeking visionary leaders to shape its future.
Defined by timeless elegance, impeccable service, and a legacy of refined hospitality, Le Vendôme Beirut is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while honoring its distinguished heritage.
This is a rare opportunity to join the executive leadership team responsible for redefining luxury, inspiring excellence, and setting a new benchmark for hospitality in the region.
What is in it for you:
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
- Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
- Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities.
Why work for Accor?
- We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
Job Description
- Lead and oversee all People & Culture operations, ensuring alignment with Accor values, policies, and business objectives.
- Develop and implement people strategies that support organizational growth and operational excellence.
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, talent development, succession planning, and employee retention initiatives.
- Foster a positive workplace culture and promote employee engagement, recognition, and wellbeing.
- Ensure compliance with local labor 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.
- Partner with department leaders to identify workforce needs and support business performance.
- Lead learning and development initiatives to enhance employee capability and career growth.
- Maintain accurate employee records, HR metrics, and management reports.
- Coach and mentor the People & Culture team while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- 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 Human Resources experience, including at least 2 years in a senior leadership role within 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.
- Proven leadership, communication, coaching, and change management skills.
- Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Information
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
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