Assistant HR Manager, Hospitality & Talent Growth

Kerzner International Management; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerzner International Management at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Dubai, seeks an Assistant Manager, Human Resources to support HR services for employees and management, driving recruitment, payroll coordination, employee relations, and HR administration while ensuring compliance with labour laws and brand standards.

You will help develop HR strategy, manage budget processes, localize practices, conduct talent reviews, onboard colleagues, and partner with Kerzner properties to nurture talent in a

Qualifications

• Higher Degree in Hotel & Hospitality Management or Human Resources.
• Recognized Training Qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of Hospitality experience (operational or support areas).
• Middle East experience.
• Experience setting up an HR department.
• Hospitality pre-opening.
• Management role in a culturally diverse workforce.
• High volume and specialist recruitment.
• Change management.
• 5 Star Hotel & Hospitality experience.
• Intermediate level - Microsoft Office applications.
• Competent in HRMS.
• High level of written and verbal business English.
• Knowledge of UAE Labour Law.
• Competent in HR Policies and HR systems.
• Strong administration skills.
• High level of confidentiality.
• Excellent Interpersonal and customer relations skills.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Initiative and commitment to achieve.
• Business awareness/Domain knowledge.
• Multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and driving the HR Strategy in line with Kerzner Global HR direction and monitor its execution.
• Coordinate internal communications to keep colleagues informed in a timely, appropriate style.
• Assist in the annual HR budget process and monitor direct reports' P&Ls.
• Support localization initiatives and ensure they are communicated effectively.
• Assist in workforce planning to optimize staffing levels, productivity, and service standards.
• Analyze HR statistics to identify trends and adjust resources accordingly.
• Liaise with line departments for manpower planning and conduct interviews for management positions.
• Ensure smooth onboarding processes for all colleagues.
• Assist in the annual HR Review to ensure adherence to standards.
• Communicate CES results and develop action plans to improve conditions.
• Support management performance processes and talent development activities.
• Collaborate with Kerzner properties to transfer relevant talent.

Skills

People management

Recruitment

Employee relations

HR administration

Budgeting & reporting

Localization

English communication

Education

Higher Degree in Hotel & Hospitality Management or Human Resources

Recognized Training Qualification

Tools

HRMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kerzner International Management at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Dubai, seeks an Assistant Manager, Human Resources to support HR services for employees and management, driving recruitment, payroll coordination, employee relations, and HR administration while ensuring compliance with labour laws and brand standards.

You will help develop HR strategy, manage budget processes, localize practices, conduct talent reviews, onboard colleagues, and partner with Kerzner properties to nurture talent in a