Director of Talent and Culture

Accor Hotels is the world’s largest and fastest-growing hotel group with a network of more than 5000 properties in over 100 countries.  Centrally located in the heart of Darling Harbour, Novotel & ibis Sydney Darling Harbour includes not 1 but 2 of Sydney's most popular Hotels. We offer exceptional opportunities for career development & the opportunity to Work Your Way, across much-loved brands ranging from well-known five-star luxury hotels to budget lodgings all around the world. With the ability to #WorkYourWay, Accor offers Same Day Hire and exciting new Benefits!

We are an organisation with a heart, which is why we are looking for an empathetic and seasoned Director of Talent and Culture to join our friendly and diverse team.   

• Be a trusted advisor to the GM, and partner to ExCom with the ability to see multiple viewpoints and execute agreed plans with empathy and professionalism
• Act as an employee advocate and maintain high ethical standards – ensuring consultation, collaboration and coaching are at the core of how we implement initiatives
• Advise, consult and partner with leadership team regarding workforce planning, succession planning, building leadership capability, performance management and coaching, team building and change management.
• Promote and implement Accor diversity initiatives, ensuring engagement & promotion
• Sensitively manage IR and performance issues within the Hotel
• Lead and mentor a team of passionate T&C professionals

• A creative problem solver with strong commercial aptitude, outstanding leadership and engagement skills
• Have excellent interpersonal, influencing, coaching, communication, negotiation and consultation skills
• Demonstrated experience in the field of Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations and Learning & Development in a similar setting
• Exhibit constructive leadership behaviour and ability to lead by example to create Heartist Culture
• A passion for Hospitality or Service Culture

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold valid working rights for Australia.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know. 

Benefits Your Way:

• The opportunity to Work Your Way across the much-loved Accor Brands and be part of its flagship property in Australia
• Terrific working environment in the beautiful Darling Harbour precinct
• Discounted Accommodation and F&B in Accor hotels worldwide