People & Culture Manager - Al Khobar, Saudi (Le Café LPM)

Are you ready to blend sophistication with a cheeky Riviera twist? We are seeking a People & Culture Manager to be the guardian of our values and the architect of our HR framework in Al Khobar. This is a high-autonomy role for a curious and collaborative professional ready to drive growth in a world-class hospitality brand.

• Establish and manage the full HR framework including payroll, compensation, benefits, and legal compliance for the Al Khobar location.
• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process to build a sustainable talent pipeline of charismatic and collaborative individuals.
• Design and implement engaging onboarding journeys and development paths to cultivate the next generation of hospitality leaders.
• Provide strategic support to managers on performance appraisals and navigate complex employee relations with fairness and integrity.
• Act as the brand ambassador, embedding our core values into every process and moment of organizational change.
• Ensure all operations meet Saudi labor law requirements and hospitality industry standards.

• Saudi National (Required)
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Human Resources.
• 1-2 years of HR managerial experience within the hospitality or luxury sectors.
• Proven expertise in recruitment, talent acquisition, and employee relations.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with high autonomy in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in French.
• Knowledge of other European languages.
• Experience in a startup or brand-expansion environment.

• Successful establishment of the HR framework in Al Khobar within the first 90 days.
• Maintaining a high retention rate through effective culture-building and onboarding.
• 100% compliance with local labor laws and internal audit standards.

Real ownership of a brand from day one and a role within a group that is growing beyond Dubai. Full package includes base, housing, and transportation.

Le Café LPM celebrates excellence in simplicity through a product-focused philosophy. We deliver the best version of everyday favorites with a distinctly Riviera twist—sophisticated, witty, and high-quality. Our motto is 'Less is More'.

A fast-paced, vibrant, and refined hospitality setting that values resilience and real-time collaboration.

The process includes a screening call followed by sync-heavy interviews with the General Manager and cross-functional leadership.