Director People & Culture, New Opening All-Inclusive Resort, Phuket, Thailand

Company Description

Established in 2000 in Turkey, Rixos pioneers the ‘ALL Inclusive, ALL Exclusive’ concept, inviting guests to discover a world of possibilities, with luxurious stays, inclusive of culinary delights from around the globe, live entertainment, daily sports, and fitness activities, sensorial spa and wellness journeys and fun-filled kids and teens activities. Each Rixos property presents a unique experience inspired by local culture, global influences, and our Turkish heritage, all within a setting of unparalleled luxury.

Job Description

We’re looking for a dynamic People & Culture leader who is passionate about creating an inspiring, high‑performance environment where our teams can truly thrive. In this role, you will champion fair and positive employee relations, support leaders in making great people decisions, and help build a culture where every colleague feels valued, informed, and connected to our vision.

You’ll elevate engagement across the hotel through transparent communication, creative cultural initiatives, and impactful action planning. You’ll hire talent that embodies the Rixos spirit, ensure an exceptional onboarding experience, and promote our brand as an employer of choice.

You’ll also drive learning, development, and performance growth—ensuring our teams have the skills, tools, and opportunities they need to excel. With a strong focus on compensation integrity, training compliance, talent reviews, and key P&C metrics, you’ll be a trusted advisor and a key partner to the leadership team.

Beyond the day‑to‑day, you’ll shape memorable employee experiences—from housing and transportation standards to events, CSR, recognition, and internal storytelling. And with a solid understanding of budgets, payroll planning, and labour legislation, you’ll make confident decisions that balance people and business needs.

If you’re energized by building culture, developing talent, and making a meaningful impact every day, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Pre-opening experience
• Educated to bachelor’s degree level or beyond, most likely within a business or human resources management related discipline, or experience equivalent.
• Prior experience as a Department Head in a large, fast paced organisation.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is essential
• Extensive experience in Thailand, ideally Phuket
• Ideally CIPD qualified to level 7.
• 5 years prior experience as a Director People & Culture in a-like property
• Must be a highly capable user of Microsoft office programmes including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Previous working experience in a truly global work environment is essential.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you…

• The opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.