HR & Talent Acquisition Intern

Ennismore; Dubai; On-site; AED 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ennismore, a hospitality group behind lifestyle hotel, restaurant and nightlife brands, offers an HR & Talent Acquisition Intern position in Dubai. This on-site role provides hands-on exposure to the full recruitment cycle and HR projects within the Group People & Culture team.

You will support sourcing, screening, onboarding and HR communications across corporate and restaurant roles, while developing practical skills in recruitment and people management in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a student or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong interest in recruitment, people management and the hospitality industry is essential.
• Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment for corporate and restaurant positions across the group.
• Assist with candidate sourcing, CV screening, interview coordination and follow-up.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and update candidate information.
• Assist with onboarding activities and new joiner documentation.
• Support HR events, communications and employee engagement initiatives.
• Contribute to HR reporting and HRIS-related projects.

Skills

Recruitment interest

People management interest

Hospitality industry interest

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive, discreet, adaptable

Eager to learn

Education

Pursuing degree in Hospitality/HR/BA

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Job Title: HR & Talent Acquisition Intern

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Job Reference/ID: a9f92152-cf1c-4651-a8ef-19bc68c4cf9a

Interview Type: Walk-In / Open Day Interview

Job Description / Role:

We are looking for a motivated and proactive HR & Talent Acquisition Intern to support the Group People & Culture team across recruitment, employee experience and HR projects. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to the full recruitment cycle and the opportunity to contribute to HR initiatives supporting our existing restaurants and upcoming openings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the recruitment process for corporate and restaurant positions across the Group.
• Assist with candidate sourcing, CV screening, interview coordination and candidate follow-up.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and ensure candidate information is accurately updated.
• Support international recruitment campaigns and recruitment events.
• Assist with recruitment planning for new restaurant openings.
• Support onboarding activities and the preparation of new joiner documentation.
• Contribute to employee engagement, recognition and wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist in coordinating internal HR events and employee communications.
• Support learning and development initiatives and training coordination.
• Assist with HR reporting, data collection and HR dashboard updates.
• Support the maintenance of HR trackers and employee records.
• Contribute to HR process improvements and HRIS-related projects.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and initiatives led by the Group People & Culture team.

Education Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.

Skills Required:

• Strong interest in recruitment, people management and the hospitality industry.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Proactive, discreet, adaptable and eager to learn.

Languages:

• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Employment / Job Type: Intern

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

A hospitality company behind a collection of lifestyle hotel, restaurant and nightlife brands. Its portfolio includes design led properties and homegrown food and beverage concepts, with expanding operations in the Middle East offering roles in hotels, culinary and brand teams.

Company Industry: Hospitality

Department / Functional Area: Human Resources

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)