Job Description
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Director of Human Resources – Maldvians
Are you passionate about people, culture, and creating exceptional colleague experiences? Do you thrive in a dynamic, diverse, and luxury hospitality environment? At Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, we create rare and meaningful experiences that are deeply connected to place, purpose, and people. We are seeking an inspiring Director of Human Resources to join our Leadership Committee and shape a workplace culture where colleagues can thrive and be their best.
This role is responsible for our people’s vision, cultivating an environment of care, engagement, and high performance while ensuring alignment with Hyatt's purpose and values. As a trusted advisor to resort leaders, you will provide strategic direction across all aspects of Human Resources, from talent acquisition and development to colleague engagement, organizational effectiveness, and succession planning. With equal emphasis on business partnership and colleague wellbeing, you will help shape the culture that defines the Alila experience.
Responsibilities:
- Drive the resort’s colleagues strategy in alignment with Hyatt's purpose and business objectives.
- Partner with the Leadership Committee to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent.
- Champion colleague engagement, learning and development, wellbeing, and recognition initiatives.
- Lead workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and organizational development efforts.
- Provide guidance and coaching to leaders on employee relations and people management practices.
- Ensure compliance with local employment legislation, immigration requirements, and Hyatt policies.
- Foster an inclusive and positive workplace culture where colleagues feel valued and empowered.
- Oversee the Employee Restaurant operation, ensuring quality standards, colleague satisfaction, and operational excellence.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum five years of progressive Human Resources experience, including leadership experience within luxury hospitality or resort operations.
- Strong working knowledge of Maldives Employment Act, labour regulations, immigration requirements, and HR compliance practices.
- Demonstrated experience in talent acquisition, learning and development, and employee engagement.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels.
- Proven ability to manage employee relations matters with professionalism, sound judgement, and confidentiality.
- Strong understanding of compensation and benefits administration, HR policies, and best practices.
- Experience leading multicultural teams and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
