HR & Training Executive - Meliá Desert Palm Dubai

Melia Hotels International S.A.(Meliá); Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

Melia Hotels International S.A.(Meliá) in Dubai is seeking an HR professional to lead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and annual training planning. You will coordinate with department heads to meet staffing needs and build strong talent pipelines across the luxury hospitality group.

The role requires 2+ years in HR, with strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE processes, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience, preferably in luxury hospitality.
• Experience delivering training and coordinating employee engagement activities.
• Knowledge of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Excel and HR/Learning management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, 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, building talent pipelines.
• Coordinate pre-arrival arrangements and onboarding for new colleagues.
• Identify training needs and plan, coordinate and deliver the annual training calendar.
• Deliver induction programmes and coordinate mandatory training, tracking participation and effectiveness.
• Support cross-training, career development and internal promotion opportunities.
• Organise employee activities, recognition programmes and wellbeing initiatives, and support engagement plans.
• Prepare monthly HR reports covering headcount, recruitment, turnover, training and activities with trends and recommendations.
• Support daily HR operations and escalate sensitive issues when needed.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure UAE Labour Law compliance.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

UAE Labour Law knowledge

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Tools

Excel

HRIS / HR systems

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Location: Dubai, AE

Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where growth and development opportunities are endless. Embark on a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our extended global family.

Tucked away within a lush polo estate in Dubai, Meliá Desert Palm is a luxury urban resort where wellness, personalised service, and meaningful experiences come together. Behind every guest experience is a diverse team of colleagues, and our People & Culture department is at the heart of supporting them.

Discover some of the benefits we offer:

• My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.
• My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

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.

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity , avoiding any kind of dicrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team . In this sense, our motto is " Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present ". Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible.