Assistant Human Resources Manager

About Us

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the original boutique hotel company, which pioneered the concept of unique, distinctive, design-forward hotels in the San Francisco, California before expanding worldwide. Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences, Kimpton spaces and experiences centre on our guests, offering inspiring design that evokes curiosity to forward thinking flavours that feed the soul. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered, so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted and ridiculously personal. 

Our mission is to be the best-loved hotel and restaurant company through the common belief that heartfelt connections make people’s lives better. Our colleagues are empowered and encouraged to act from the heart, to go above and beyond to create ‘ridiculously personal’ experiences for each other and our guests. 

We're looking for passionate, high-spirted individuals to join the pre-opening team at Kimpton Riyadh, the very first Kimpton hotel in the Middle Each. The ideal Kimpton team member has an inclusive spirit who embraces individuality and can cultivate a work environment that’s a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional.

Our hotel is only as good as the people it employs so if you’re passionate, focused and driven, live for making every guest’s experience ‘ridiculously personal’ and creating unforgettable moments, then we invite you to join the Kimpton tribe.

About Kimpton Riyadh

Located in King Abdullah Financial District which is set in the heart of the Saudi capital, 22-kilometers away from the airport, Kimpton Riyadh is the first Kimpton in the Middle East bringing the brand’s playful energy, infectious personality, and unique design style to this LEED certified landmark development home to 1.6 million square meters of state-of-the-art office space, world-class venues and iconic luxury residences. The hotel welcome guests to experience its 212 guest rooms and suites and to enjoy its unique dining options.

An Assistant Human Resources Manager at an international luxury hotel plays a vital role in supporting the HR department and ensuring smooth HR operations. Here are some of the key day-to-day activities:

1. Recruitment and Hiring: Assisting in the recruitment process, including posting job openings, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and coordinating with department heads to fill vacancies.
2. Employee Onboarding: Facilitating the onboarding process for new hires, including conducting orientation sessions, preparing onboarding materials, and ensuring new employees are integrated smoothly into the team.
3. Training and Development: Coordinating and assisting with employee training programs and development initiatives. This includes organizing training sessions, tracking employee progress, and ensuring compliance with training requirements.
4. Employee Relations: Addressing employee concerns and grievances, promoting a positive work environment, and ensuring effective communication between management and staff. Implementing and maintaining employee recognition programs.
5. Performance Management: Assisting in the performance appraisal process, including preparing appraisal forms, coordinating appraisal meetings, and providing support to managers in evaluating employee performance.
6. Policy Implementation: Ensuring that HR policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to by all employees. Assisting in the development and updating of HR policies as needed.
7. Benefits Administration: Managing employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks. Assisting employees with benefits-related inquiries and issues.
8. Compliance and Record Keeping: Ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personal information, attendance, and performance data.
9. Payroll Support: Assisting with payroll processing, including verifying time and attendance records, calculating wages, and ensuring timely and accurate payment to employees.
10. HR Reporting: Preparing and analysing HR reports and metrics to provide insights into workforce trends and support decision-making. Presenting findings to senior management as needed.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. It's a crucial position that supports the overall HR function and contributes to a positive work environment.

What we need from you

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree, higher education qualification or equivalent in Hotel Administration / Business Administration 

• Two to Three years’ prior tenure in a similar role

• International luxury hotel chain background

• GCC exposure

• English Fluency is required 

• Arabic Fluency is preferred

Teamwork and Flexibility

In addition to the tasks outlined above, all team members are expected to demonstrate flexibility and a collaborative spirit. This may involve taking on additional responsibilities as needed, especially during periods of high occupancy or in emergency situations. Your willingness to assist colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the hotel is essential in maintaining our high standards of service and guest satisfaction.

What we offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with a competitive salary and benefits.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing, and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.