About the Role
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As a People & Culture Executive, you’ll shape the way our team experiences working at the company. Your mission is to ensure that from the moment new team members arrive, they feel connected and valued. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with people, pays great attention to detail, and recognizes the importance of thoughtful service and reliable follow-through in creating an exceptional team experience.
What You’ll Do
Make Every Welcome Count
- Coordinate onboarding processes to ensure new joiners feel informed, prepared, and welcomed.
- Prepare employment paperwork in alignment with approved terms, following up on outstanding documents.
- Collaborate with departments to organize joining arrangements, induction schedules, and settlement details.
- Support the recruitment process by arranging interviews, communicating with candidates, and providing updates in SmartRecruiters.
Be There for Our People
- Serve as an approachable point of contact for inquiries about policies, benefits, and everyday working life.
- Provide attentive listening, clear guidance, and involve the appropriate People & Culture colleague for additional support when needed.
- Handle personal information and sensitive conversations with discretion.
- Assist team members in navigating requests and processes, keeping them informed along the way.
Keep the Details Right
- Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and People & Culture systems.
- Prepare letters, certificates, and documentation for approved transfers, promotions, and other employment changes.
- Monitor probation reviews, leave, and attendance records, following up with leaders when necessary.
- Provide timely and accurate payroll inputs, coordinating visa and work permit requirements with relevant teams.
- Keep records organized and prepared for reporting and audits.
Bring Our Culture to Life
- Help organize recognition and wellbeing initiatives, celebrations, and team events.
- Create engaging team communications that embody the company’s unique personality.
- Assist with People Development activities, ensuring participation records and team activities are well-documented.
- Gather feedback and contribute practical suggestions to improve the team experience.
Support Every Transition
- Manage paperwork and arrangements for internal moves and departures.
- Collaborate with Payroll, IT, and department leaders to ensure clearance and offboarding processes are completed.
- Conduct exit interviews and ensure relevant feedback is communicated to the People & Culture leadership team.
- Ensure each transition is organized, respectful, and effectively communicated.
How Success Looks
- Onboarding: New team members feel welcomed and supported with all arrangements in place.
- Team Support: Enquiries are handled with care and timely follow-up.
- Record Accuracy: Employee files and systems are complete, up-to-date, and confidential.
- Payroll & Administration: Inputs and employment documents are accurate and delivered within agreed timelines.
- Process Follow-through: All probation reviews, approvals, and outstanding paperwork are tracked to completion.
- Team Engagement: Activities and communications foster participation, recognition, and connection.
- Collaboration: Clear responsibilities and processes are understood across departments.
- Continuous Improvement: Team feedback informs practical enhancements in People & Culture processes.
Qualifications
What You Bring
- Experience in People & Culture or Human Resources, preferably within luxury or lifestyle hospitality.
- A warm and approachable demeanor with the ability to build trust across all levels.
- Experience in onboarding, employee administration, and managing day-to-day people processes.
- Proficiency in HR systems, recruitment platforms, and Microsoft Office.
- Understanding of UAE employment practices and hotel operations.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
- A collaborative and people-first mindset, eager to find better ways of working.
- Acknowledgment that behind every document, request, and process, there is a person deserving care and consideration.
What Awaits You...
- An opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing group committed to building new hotels and creating a global brand.
- The chance to challenge the norm and work in a creative and rewarding environment.
- Be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences in exciting locations.
- A competitive compensation package along with ample development opportunities.
Job Type: Permanent
Job Schedule: Full-Time
Job Category: Talent & Culture
