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Assistant Director of People & Culture

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (Thailand) (Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand)
Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from its Asian roots into a global brand, the Group now operates 36 hotels and 7 residences in 23 countries and territories, with each property reflecting the Group’s oriental heritage and unique sense of place. Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development, and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group. Mandarin Oriental’s aim is to be recognized widely as the best global luxury hotel group, providing 21st century luxury with oriental charm in each of its hotels. This will be achieved by investing in the Group’s exceptional facilities and its people, while maximizing profitability and long-term shareholder value. The Group regularly receives recognition and awards for outstanding service and quality management. The strategy of the Group is to open the hotels currently under development, while continuing to seek further selective opportunities for expansion around the world. The parent company, Mandarin Oriental International Limited, is incorporated in Bermuda and has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group International Limited, which operates from Hong Kong, manages the activities of the Group’s hotels. Mandarin Oriental is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

About this position

The Assistant Director of People & Culture will support the Director in developing and executing the People Strategy, overseeing the People & Culture Department's operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of People & Culture in creating and implementing the People Strategy.
• Execute tasks related to Talent Acquisition/Recruitment, Training, Salaries and Benefits.
• Plan and direct the functions of the People & Culture Department.
• Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the People & Culture Department.
• Ensure the organisation meets all regulatory requirements and other record keeping.
• Research, propose and drive compensation programs.
• Research, design, and implement employee policies and procedures.
• Develop and lead the recruitment and employee retention efforts.
• Budget and forecast department needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a luxury establishment/luxury retail in a similar role.
• Fluent in English and Thai language.
• Solid Talent Acquisition/Recruitment background.
• Strong business acumen and legal knowledge.
• Sound knowledge and skills in P&C digital transformation.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle challenging tasks and situations.
• Result & detail-oriented, timeline focused and well organized.
• Positive and motivated to continue elevating the department to the next level.