Director - Human Resources Burj Al Arab

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Internal mobility

Colleague discounts

Healthcare coverage

Paid annual leave

Incentive programs

Salary in UAE Dirhams (AED)

Job summary

Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is seeking a Director – Human Resources to spearhead people strategy for the iconic property as it undergoes restoration and a highly anticipated reopening.

The role requires 15+ years in HR with 5+ years in senior leadership within luxury hospitality, plus proven pre-opening or landmark reopening leadership and strategic advisory capabilities.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of progressive HR experience, incl. 5 years at senior leadership in luxury hospitality.
• Proven leadership of a luxury-hospitality pre-opening or landmark reopening.
• Strong strategic influence, advisory capability to the Managing Director, and ability to unite teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the people strategy for Jumeirah Burj Al Arab during the restoration and reopening.
• Partner with MD and Corporate HR to energize recruitment, leadership, and operational readiness.
• Elevate HR as a trusted center of expertise and support during each stage of transformation.
• Coach leaders to foster a culture of excellence and personalised service.
• Design future-ready organisation through workforce planning and talent development.
• Maintain an inclusive, high-performing workplace with strong governance and compliance.

Skills

Human Resources

Leadership

Luxury hospitality

Pre-opening

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration

Master’s degree in HRM

Job description

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 29 properties across 11 countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and exclusive residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About Jumeirah Burj Al Arab:

Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is more than a hotel, it is a global icon of luxury hospitality. Since opening in 1999, it has defined the pinnacle of the industry, setting new benchmarks in personalised service and creating truly unforgettable guest experiences.

Today, it enters a bold and defining new chapter. After more than 25 years at the forefront of the industry, the property will undergo a carefully considered restoration led by renowned designer Tristan Auer, bringing a refined contemporary vision while preserving the legacy, craftsmanship, and spirit of this extraordinary landmark.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director – Human Resources to join Jumeirah Burj Al Arab.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Define and lead the people strategy for Jumeirah Burj Al Arab at one of the most extraordinary moments in its illustrious legacy, aligning culture, capability, and organisational ambition with the meticulous restoration and highly anticipated return of this global icon.
• Working in direct partnership with the Managing Director and in close collaboration with Corporate HR, bring to life an ambitious resourcing agenda, captivating world-class talent, forging a distinguished leadership team, and ensuring the property is impeccably prepared for its reopening.
• Elevate the HR function into a trusted centre of expertise, empowering the team, championing progressive practice, and delivering thoughtful, intuitive support throughout every stage of the transformation.
• Inspire a renewed culture of excellence by coaching leaders to lead with purpose, deepening colleague engagement, and embedding the intuitive, generous, and deeply personalised service for which this legendary address is renowned.
• Design a future-ready organisation through visionary workforce planning, agile structures, meaningful succession, and national talent development, creating enduring strength before, during, and beyond reopening.
• Steward an inclusive, values-led, and high-performing workplace where colleagues can flourish, underpinned by exemplary employee relations, trusted governance, disciplined budget management, and the highest standards of legislative compliance.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• At least 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including 5 years at senior leadership level within luxury hospitality and an instinctive understanding of its uncompromising standards.
• Proven Human Resources leadership of a luxury-hospitality pre-opening or landmark reopening is essential, with demonstrable success in large-scale recruitment, mobilisation, and operational readiness within a complex transformation environment.
• A compelling and highly credible leadership presence, combining strategic influence, sound judgement, and the ability to advise the Managing Director, coach senior stakeholders, and unite teams behind a shared ambition.
• Refined commercial acumen and comprehensive expertise spanning workforce planning, organisational design, employee relations, performance, engagement, talent development, HR governance, and employment legislation, balanced with a genuine passion for people and service excellence.
• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organisational Development, or a related discipline, ideally complemented by a master’s degree in Human Resources Management.

About the Benefits

At Jumeirah, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our benefits package reflects this commitment by combining rewarding financial incentives, comprehensive healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits include:

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways
• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide
• Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Incentive programmes aligned with leadership performance
• Competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)