Director of People & Culture

Perfectly situated at 19 Avenue Kléber, The Peninsula sits in the heart of Paris within walking distance of some of the world’s most famous monuments, museums and luxury shopping districts. The Peninsula houses 200 luxurious rooms, including 93 suites. Working alongside a high profile and prestigious team, The Peninsula Paris is seeking a Director of People & Culture.

• Join a group that cares for its teams as much as its guests
• Share our values of excellence and generosity
• Develop yourself within a prestigious and international environment

Key accountabilities:

Act as a strategic business partner to leadership to drive vision, optimise organisation, and enhance performance and productivity

Position The Peninsula Paris as an employer of choice and foster a strong culture of engagement, trust, and belonging

Lead workforce planning (headcount, labour costs, performance, talent development) to ensure high-performing operations

Implement reward and talent development programmes aligned with business needs and employee experience

Promote HR best practices while ensuring full compliance with labour laws

Build strong talent pipelines through industry networking and school partnerships

Manage employee relations, disciplinary matters, and sensitive cases effectively

Drive business performance through HR data, KPIs, and efficient systems in collaboration with Finance and Technology

General requirements:

Proven leadership experience in People & Culture / Human Resources in a complex, high-service or luxury environment

Strong business acumen with the ability to connect HR strategy to operational and financial performance

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience with social relations and unions

Strategic mindset combined with hands‑on leadership, data-driven decision making, and a strong focus on culture and talent development