Payroll & Recruitment Specialist – Hospitality

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 144,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Rixos Abu Dhabi is seeking a People & Culture Executive to support payroll, recruitment, onboarding and employee relations across the hotel. You will ensure payroll inputs, attendance and HR records are accurate and processed on time while maintaining confidentiality.

In this role you will manage recruitment cycles, coordinate with the PRO for visas and drive onboarding. Excellent organization, attention to detail and knowledge of UAE labour practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a People & Culture, Human Resources or payroll-related role, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge and experience using Oasys HRMS is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly payroll process by collecting, reviewing and verifying attendance records, overtime, deductions, allowances, unpaid leave and other payroll-related inputs.
• Ensure all payroll information is accurate, properly documented and submitted within the established payroll deadlines.
• Maintain and regularly update employee payroll records, personal details, bank information, employment history, benefits and salary-related documentation.
• Coordinate with department heads to resolve attendance discrepancies, missing punches, leave records and other payroll-related concerns.
• Assist employees with payroll enquiries and ensure concerns regarding salaries, deductions and attendance are addressed professionally and promptly.
• Prepare payroll reports, employee data updates and other HR management information reports as required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee files, personnel records and departmental databases.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll documents, attendance records, employee files and assigned HR processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, including maintaining the candidate database, screening applications, conducting interviews, completing reference checks, preparing offer letters and communicating with candidates.
• Coordinate with the PRO regarding employment visas and manage the arrival and joining process of new employees.
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation by preparing materials, arranging training sessions and ensuring all required documentation is completed.
• Build positive employee relations and maintain open communication between employees and the People & Culture department.
• Coordinate People & Culture activities with all hotel departments and provide administrative support to the wider HR team.
• Prepare recruitment reports, HR updates, correspondence, letters, memos, presentations and other required documentation.
• Organize meetings, manage calendars, prepare agendas, record minutes and follow up on pending action points.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, telephone calls, mail distribution and electronic and paper-based filing systems.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, discretion and integrity.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of People & Culture policies, procedures and service standards.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies and all applicable health, hygiene, safety, security and fire regulations.
• Perform additional duties and HR administrative tasks as reasonably assigned by management.

Skills

Payroll administration

Attendance management

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee records

HR documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Oasys HRMS

Job description

Rixos Abu Dhabi is seeking a People & Culture Executive to support payroll, recruitment, onboarding and employee relations across the hotel. You will ensure payroll inputs, attendance and HR records are accurate and processed on time while maintaining confidentiality.

In this role you will manage recruitment cycles, coordinate with the PRO for visas and drive onboarding. Excellent organization, attention to detail and knowledge of UAE labour practices are essential.