Human Resources Manager

Fundamental Hospitality; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector seeks a Group HR Manager to spearhead HR initiatives across the Middle East. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities from talent acquisition to employee wellbeing, fostering a positive team culture while ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and relationship management skills along with a degree in HR or a related field. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 4 years' related experience in HR required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Drive HR initiatives related to hiring, benefits, and employee relations.
• Support the leadership team in executing human resource strategy.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and standards.

Skills

Integrity

Organization

Relationship Management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Professional HR designation

Job description

JOB PROFILE DESCRIPTION: As a Group HR Manager - ME, you’ll drive HR and initiatives such as hiring, benefits, employee relations, compensation, wellbeing, payroll, HRIS and training programs, to ensure compliance for all the restaurant team members. You’ll also promote a positive team culture whilst ensuring colleagues deliver a guest experience that is unique and brings the brands to life. You'll also coach the General Managers and leadership team on all people-related issues.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the Company’s human resource strategy, particularly related to hiring, retention, and succession planning.
• Enhances the organization’s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices
• Support in leading the organization’s HR departments, including learning and development, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, talent management, HR information systems (HRIS) and financial planning of the department
• Create programs to foster a positive work environment for all employees. Support and administer an annual team member satisfaction survey
• Educate and train managers on HR disciplines to foster productivity and enhance performance
• Welcome and conduct new team member orientation
• Oversee maintenance of accurate and up-to-date personnel files and records for all employees
• Ensure hiring standards and applicable laws and regulations are followed
• Build great relations with outside contacts
• Help create and work within the HR budget.
• Monitor staffing and labour standards to manage costs
• Help implement HR Software
• Mitigate financial risks associated with employee relations issues
• Identify and analyse local compensation and benefits practices to ensure financial competitiveness
• Develop awareness and reputation of the Fundamental Hospitality and the brand in the local community and promote team member involvement in local community
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and or company policies and procedures
• Collect and maintain data from exit interviews, turnover statistics, absenteeism reports to identify trends, training needs, and supervisory issues
• Developing and implementing HR initiatives and policies, SOP’s in line with organizational objectives
• Implement and support the Performance Management System, develop Job Descriptions and KPI's by the role
• Contributing to long-term goals around business and people development, including succession planning and c-suite talent acquisition
• Developing company wellbeing, health and counselling policies
• Leading the analysis of employee feedback and data, with the aim of creating a better working environment and engaged culture
• Creating and managing the HR department’s annual budget
• Taking oversight of the company’s culture
• Advances human resource staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Responsible for the organization’s HR functions and culture, wellbeing of the employees, retention and positive work climate

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Highest levels of integrity.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to keep multiple projects and client engagements active at once.
• Exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to build and grow connections with people/owners/stakeholders of all types and backgrounds.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• True Attitude: being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with employees
• True Confidence: having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving employees the confidence that they can trust you
• True Listening: focusing on what employees are saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what employees need

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent
• 4 years’of related experience in HR
• Some supervisory experience also preferred
• Professional HR designation preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality to the extent possible in all HR related matters
• Great communication skills
• Other languages preferred