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Director of Human Resources
Role summary
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The Director of Human Resources leads all people-related functions for the Vignette Collection property, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training, compensation, benefits, HR policies and compliance. Candidates typically need substantial hotel HR leadership experience, strong knowledge of Thai employment law, excellent communication skills and the ability to work with multicultural teams. The role requires a practical, approachable leadership style, commercial awareness and confidence advising department heads and senior management. The successful candidate is expected to build an engaging workplace culture, attract and retain talent, support learning and development, maintain accurate HR systems and ensure company standards are consistently followed.
Can I work in Phuket?
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How it works
How it works: Non-B visa and an online work permit; employers need 4 Thai staff per foreigner.
Watch for: Massage, beauty and guiding jobs are reserved for Thais.
Official source: Board of Investment One Stop Service: visas and work permits. Checked October 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Phuket
Usual for Phuket, varies by employer. Checked October 2026.
| Housing | Dorms at some resorts; an allowance for senior staff |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff canteen |
| Flights | Senior packages only |
| Service charge | Shared evenly; 5-star high season THB 30,000 to 40,000 a month, about half in low season |
| Contract | 1 to 2 years; probation often 119 days |
| Leave | 6 days |
| Income tax | 0% to 35% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Vignette Collection
Vignette Collection is an IHG Hotels & Resorts brand created for distinctive, independent hotels with strong local character. Each property retains its own identity while benefiting from IHG’s global systems, distribution network, loyalty programme, commercial expertise and operating standards. The brand focuses on delivering thoughtful, culturally connected stays and responsible hospitality, allowing individual hotels to express their destination and community. IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, operating and franchising a broad portfolio of brands across many countries. A Director of Human Resources working at a Vignette Collection hotel would support the property’s colleagues, culture and employment practices while aligning local operations with IHG expectations. Exact benefits, reporting lines and property details depend on the specific Phuket hotel and employment agreement.