Talent & Culture Director

Company Description

Within the Orient Express brand at Accor, the T&C Executive Director will be responsible and accountable for shaping and developing the Talent & Culture strategy. The T&C Director will have a key role in building the Social Relations strategy and agreements within Orient Express.

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About Accor

We are worldwide Augmented Hospitality leaders, the best at what we do. Heartists is what we call ourselves, generous, passionate, attentive, and free, whether we are welcoming guests, connecting with our peers, or serving others.

Our entire Accor estate expands across the world. With over 300,000 experts committed to rejuvenating the hospitality experience we pride ourselves in being the employer of choice, so live limitlessly, come as you are, grow with us, work with purpose, and explore the endless opportunities in store.

About Orient Express

Artisan of Travel since 1883 Orient Express is a legendary brand, steeped in history and loved by past, present and future generations. Representing the pinnacle of ultra-luxury hospitality within Accor Group, this brand is currently going through exciting phases of rebirth and expansion.

Orient Express embodies the refined nomadic spirit of travel, inviting each traveler to a place where the journey is the destination. Bringing awe-inspiring travel experiences to a new generation of adventurers, its exceptional portfolio includes The Orient Express, with its original carriages reimagined as the new embassy of French luxury; Orient Express La Dolce Vita, a train embodying the 'Made in Italy' way; Orient Express Silenseas - the world’s largest sailing ship; and hotels coming to Rome and Venice.

Progressively shaping the future of luxury hospitality, Orient Express is focusing on employee journey and growth.

Job Description

Accor & Orient Express are currently seeking an experienced Talent & Culture (T&C) Executive Director to lead and champion the Orient Express teams in Corporate Offices. Reporting directly to the CEO Orient Express, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing all aspects of Human Resources within the brand.

Join our growing and dynamic environment, where you will have the opportunity to shape the future of Human Resources across the Orient Express brand, focusing on strategic initiatives in Human Resources Strategy, Social Relations, and Talent Experience.

Main missions

• T&C STRATEGY
• Develop and implement Talent & Culture policies and procedures aligned with Accor’s Global T&C strategy and overarching objectives.
• Develop and manage core HR functions to provide comprehensive support to Orient Express’ employees, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide counsel, guidance, and day-to-day support to managers on coaching, career development, performance management, and disciplinary and grievance actions.
• Maintain and update HR data and documentation.
• SOCIAL RELATIONS
• Contribute to the establishment of Orient Express’ legal entity, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development of social relations strategies and agreements within Orient Express, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all social relations practices adhere to relevant local laws and regulations.
• Mediate and resolve employee relations issues, promoting a harmonious social climate and enhancing social dialogue.
• Develop and implement a Work Council within Orient Express, engaging with social partners and participating to the different instances.
• Coordinate and manage annual deadlines with staff representative bodies, ensuring timely communication and compliance with legal requirements.
• Lead HR projects related to social law, driving initiatives to enhance employee welfare and compliance standards.
• TALENT EXPERIENCE
• Oversee all aspects of talent acquisition, talent management, retention, and development, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.
• OTHER MISSIONS
• Represent Orient Express in external forums and industry events to promote the brand's employer brand.
  
  

Reporting to CEO Orient Express

Qualifications

• Ability to build and implement strategies as well as to manage projects in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and programs.
• Strong understanding of social relations practices and regulations, with experience in negotiating and managing labor agreements.
• Human oriented.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good written communication skills.
• Proactive and decisive.
• Strong ability to work independently.
• Effective leader with ability to inspire and communicate at all levels.
• Experience leading on a variety of legal matters around human resources and social relations topics, ideally with experience in handling social relations and legal agreements.
• Confident and calm under pressure, adaptive, with a positive can-do attitude.
• Fluent in English and French.
  
  

Experience

• Human Resources degree / Legal qualifications and previous experience
• HR/Social Relations roles.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role in a growing environment.
• Strong experience working in international environments, preferably in the hospitality industry/luxury industry.
• Strong understanding of social relations.
  
  

Additional Information

What We Have For You

• The ability to shape and create the Talent & Culture strategy in a growing environment.
• Participate in the creation of a strong company culture and build a wonderful team.

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