Talent Acquisition Manager

Overview

The Talent Acquisition Manager will own and steer the end-to-end hiring function for Rosewood Red Sea, with responsibility for attracting, assessing, and onboarding talent that reflects the brand’s ultra-luxury standards and service ethos.

This position is especially important during the pre-opening stage, as it helps shape a diverse and high-performing workforce across all functions, supports readiness for operations, and introduces Rosewood’s A Sense of Place® and service culture from the first candidate touchpoint.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement a comprehensive hiring strategy that supports the property’s opening schedule and phased operational ramp-up.
• Work closely with EXCOM and department leaders to map staffing requirements and plan onboarding by position.
• Anticipate future recruitment demand and ensure approved vacancies are filled on time.
• Align hiring plans with asset management standards, compensation benchmarks, and Saudization obligations.
• Manage recruitment across all job levels, from frontline roles to senior leadership positions.
• Develop sourcing campaigns across international talent markets, including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
• Establish productive relationships with recruitment partners, hospitality schools, and talent networks.
• Handle job marketing through Avature, LinkedIn, Hosco, and other relevant recruitment channels.
• Strengthen Rosewood Red Sea’s positioning as a preferred employer in the ultra-luxury hospitality space.
• Deliver a polished, responsive, and premium candidate experience that matches Rosewood standards.
• Represent the brand at recruitment events, career fairs, and global hiring initiatives.
• Embed the brand’s culture and values throughout every stage of selection.
• Ensure interview processes are structured, competency-based, and consistent across departments.
• Advise hiring managers on effective interviewing and selection practices.
• Maintain hiring quality and consistency while ensuring alignment with role expectations and brand values.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all recruitment activities.
• Partner with Talent & Culture, Housing, and Operations teams to support a smooth onboarding process.
• Manage onboarding coordination, including visa processing, travel planning, and accommodation readiness.
• Support batch onboarding schedules and help ensure associates arrive according to project timelines.
• Make sure new joiners are successfully immersed in the Rosewood culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, or a related discipline is required.
• At least 6–8 years of experience in talent acquisition, ideally within luxury hospitality or large pre-opening environments.
• Solid knowledge of global hiring markets and sourcing approaches.
• Prior exposure to mass hiring and pre-opening projects is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of KSA labor regulations and Saudization requirements will be an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with recruitment platforms such as Avature or comparable ATS tools is needed.
• Experience in pre-opening settings, commissioning phases, and large-scale infrastructure operations is preferred.

Additional Information

This role is based in Saudi Arabia and is full-time, onsite. It is a permanent hiring role supporting a pre-opening luxury hospitality project. No salary, stipend, or vacancy count has been specified in the source.