
Corporate Vice President - Talent & Culture
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Foster an inclusive, positive workplace culture that promotes employee motivation, well-being, and alignment with Rotana’s vision and values.
- Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, encourage collaboration, and drive high performance across all levels of the organization.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a respectful and supportive environment.
- Develop recognition and reward programs that celebrate achievements and reinforce organizational values.
- Partner with leadership to embed culture in all T&C practices and business operations.
- Develop, maintain, and update T&C policies and procedures to comply with legal standards and support corporate objectives while maintaining the people first culture.
- Ensure consistent application of policies across all properties and monitor adherence through audits and reviews.
- Stay informed of legislative changes and industry best practices to proactively adjust policies.
- Translate Rotana’s business strategies into actionable T&C plans that support growth and operational goals.
- Identify workforce needs, including skills gaps and future talent requirements, to ensure readiness.
- Use data-driven insights to inform T&C decisions and measure impact.
- Lead organizational change initiatives to enhance agility and competitiveness.
- Analyse current organizational design and recommend adjustments to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to implement restructuring or realignment as needed.
- Promote clarity in roles and responsibilities to enhance accountability and performance.
- Monitor the impact of organizational changes and optimize accordingly.
- Design strategies to attract and hire top talent aligned with Rotana’s brand and values.
- Oversee comprehensive onboarding programs to integrate new employees successfully.
- Develop career development and learning pathways to support employee growth.
- Ensure succession plans identify and prepare future leaders at all levels.
- Monitor retention metrics and implement initiatives to reduce turnover.
- Ensure competitive and equitable compensation structures aligned with market trends and company goals.
- Oversee administration of benefits programs that support employee health and well-being.
- Manage performance appraisal systems that drive accountability and development.
- Design incentive and bonus programs to motivate and reward outstanding performance.
- Regularly review and update compensation policies to maintain fairness and competitiveness.
- Build trusted partnerships with senior executives to advise on people strategy and workforce planning.
- Provide coaching and development opportunities for T&C team members to build strong functional capabilities.
- Foster a collaborative T&C team culture focused on delivering value and innovation.
- Ensure T&C team alignment with corporate objectives and service excellence standards.
- Standardize T&C processes across properties while allowing flexibility for local needs.
- Drive initiatives to streamline administrative tasks and reduce bureaucracy.
- Implement technology and systems that enhance T&C service delivery and data accuracy.
- Promote the concept of Treasured Time by optimizing leaders’ and employees’ use of time.
- Encourage cross-functional collaboration to leverage best practices and resources.
- Coordinate T&C activities for hotel openings, expansions, and management transitions.
- Plan recruitment and resourcing to ensure smooth operational launches.
- Engage hotel leaders and employees in CSR programs that build community goodwill.
- Promote employee volunteerism and sustainable business practices aligned with company values.
- Measure and report on CSR participation and impact.
- Monitor payroll, headcount, and outsourcing to ensure cost control and operational efficiency.
- Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with T&C policies and legal requirements.
- Manage budgets related to T&C activities, training, and benefits.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to workforce management.
- Use metrics and dashboards to track performance and support data-driven decisions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including corporate and multi-regional roles.
- Proven experience in leading global HR strategies and initiatives across diverse markets.
- Strong background in organizational design, talent management, leadership development, and workforce planning.
- Demonstrated success in partnering with executive leadership and influencing strategic business outcomes.
- Solid understanding of employment laws, regulatory frameworks, and HR compliance across different geographies.
- Experience leading HR transformation and digitalization initiatives.
- Strong exposure to hospitality, service-oriented industries, or multinational environments.
- Strategic Vision and Execution
- Culture and Change Leadership
- Business and Financial Acumen
- Leadership and Talent Development
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Influence and Relationship Management
- Communication and Engagement
- Agility and Innovation