HR & Training Executive

Melia hotels international; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Melia Hotels International in Dubai is seeking an HR professional to lead end-to-end recruitment and learning initiatives within luxury hospitality, driving candidate experience and onboarding in a fast-paced hotel environment.

You will partner with department heads, deliver training, manage induction programs, coordinate engagement activities, and prepare monthly HR reports while ensuring UAE Labour Law compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience focused on recruitment and L&D.
• Experience delivering training and coordinating employee engagement activities.
• Sound knowledge of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE processes.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviews, offers and pre-employment checks.
• Partner with Heads of Department to meet staffing needs within approved headcount and budgets.
• Coordinate pre-arrival arrangements and onboarding for new colleagues.
• Identify training needs and plan the annual training calendar in line with brand standards.
• Deliver induction programmes and coordinate mandatory training tracking and effectiveness.
• Prepare monthly HR reports covering headcount, recruitment, turnover and activities.

Skills

HR experience

Recruitment

Learning & development

Training coordination

UAE Labour Law

Excel

HRIS / HRMS

Communication

Education

Bachelor in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS/HRMS

Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end recruitment including sourcing screening interviews offers and pre-employment checks ensuring a positive candidate experience Partner with Heads of Department to meet staffing needs within approved headcount and budgets and build talent pipelines through relevant recruitment channels Coordinate pre-arrival arrangements and onboarding ensuring new colleagues have a welcoming and well-organised start Identify training needs and plan coordinate and deliver the annual training calendar in line with departmental priorities and brand standards Deliver induction programmes support departmental trainers and coordinate mandatory training tracking participation completion and effectiveness Support cross-training career development and internal promotion opportunities Organise employee activities recognition programmes and wellbeing initiatives and support employee feedback and engagement action plans Prepare monthly HR reports covering headcount recruitment turnover training and employee activities highlighting trends and practical recommendations Support daily HR operations colleague queries and departmental projects coordinating routine matters in the HR Manager s absence and escalating sensitive issues appropriately Maintain accurate confidential records and ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law hotel policies and brand standards

What You Bring

2+ years of relevant HR experience, with a strong focus on recruitment and learning and development, preferably within luxury hospitality. Experience delivering training and coordinating employee engagement activities, with confident facilitation and presentation skills. Sound knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE processes, visa and onboarding requirements. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across a culturally diverse team. Strong organisational, analytical and reporting skills, including proficiency in Excel and experience with HR and learning management systems. Initiative, sound judgement and attention to detail, with the confidence to take ownership and support departmental priorities. Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage. A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is an advantage.