Director of People and Culture

Director of People and Culture

Luxury Resort — Caribbean — USD $84,000 per annum

We are searching for a Director of People and Culture for a luxury resort in the Caribbean. This is a senior people leadership role for an HR professional who serves as a true business partner to the General Manager and leadership team, translating commercial strategy into meaningful people initiatives that attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent.

• Develop and execute a People and Culture strategy that supports the property's mission, values, and business goals
• Oversee the full colleague lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and retention
• Drive colleague engagement, wellbeing, and a values-led, high-performance culture across the property
• Manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, and grievances with fairness and consistency
• Oversee compensation structures, benefits administration, and benchmarking to ensure competitiveness
• Ensure full compliance with local labour laws, data protection requirements, and HR policies
• Support leadership development and implement learning programs that build capability and drive growth
• Lead the People and Culture team and manage HR systems, reporting, and departmental budgets

• 3–5 years of experience in a comparable HR leadership role, ideally within luxury hospitality
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at the most senior levels
• Solid knowledge of local labour legislation, payroll processes, and HR systems
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English
• Must have Caribbean experience
• Sharp analytical ability with experience managing complex HR data and reporting
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field preferred

• Salary of USD $84,000 per annum
• Company-funded health benefits plan
• Annual home leave
• Learning and development programs and career growth opportunities
• Retirement plan benefits
• Complimentary and discounted rates at partner properties worldwide