Director of Human Resources (Pre-Opening Team)
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Job Location:
Kuwait City - Kuwait
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans
We are currently looking for a Director of Human Resources who will lead and manage Human Resources related activities. Hilton Kuwait Resort will re-open shortly after a full renovation and this role is ideal for a candidate with pre-opening managerial skills.
What will I be doing
As a Director of Human Resources you will be responsible for the effective management and performance of all Human Resources related activities. This includes recruitment legal talent management succession planning learning and development and training performance management compensation and benefits employee relations and health and safety initiatives. Specifically the Director of Human Resources will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Plan and forecast the short and long-term talent requirements for the hotel to support its business plans
- Maintain the best recruitment practice including the Companys vacancy management system to attract the best applicants
- Build a strong career and succession planning system to retain and develop talent
- Implement training and development strategies to continuously improve performance and customer service
- Oversee the hotels human resources database and payroll system
- Provide a framework for counseling coaching and welfare services
- Manage the Opinion Survey and the calendar of Team Member social events
- Manage and resolve promptly and completely all employee relations issues
- Maintain an awareness of competitor human resources activities and best practices
What are we looking for
A Director of Human Resources serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this specific role you should have key responsibilities for Hotel Pre-Opening Leaders including maintaining the attitude behaviours skills and values that follow:
- Project Management: Oversee timelines budgets and resources; manage construction procurement and vendor coordination; ensure compliance with deadlines and regulations.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and execute pre-opening plans; set priorities anticipate challenges and establish operational workflows.
- Operational Readiness: Support all department manning levels are prepared; coordinate training and brand standards implementation.
- Team Leadership: Recruit onboard and train staff; foster collaboration and maintain team focus under pressure.
- Financial Management: Manage pre-opening budgets; monitor forecasts; negotiate vendor contracts and control costs.
- Brand Standards: Ensure consistency in design service and operations aligned with brand guidelines.
- Problem-Solving: Address unexpected issues quickly; manage risks and maintain safety compliance.
- Attention to Detail: Oversee final construction design and furnishing; ensure operational processes meet quality standards.
- Communication: Maintain transparent updates with owners investors and stakeholders; represent the project in pre-opening events.
- Adaptability: Adjust plans as needed; stay resilient under fast-paced high-pressure conditions.
- Customer Focus: Ensure guest experience remains the top priority from day one.
Ideally you also have a degree in Human Resources or related field. Plus
- Previous human resources management experience in the hotel leisure and/or retail sector
- Excellent leadership skills and exceptional communication skills
- Strong commercial/business acumen
- A passion for leadership and the vision to create a winning team
What will it be like to work for Hilton
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodation service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Training & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organization Design
- Human Resources
About Company
Stay at Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and uncover the unexpected at our one-of-a-kind hotel. As part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection, we are perfect for guests seeking an uncommon experience and peace of mind.
