People & Culture Assistant

Anantara Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara seeks a People & Culture Assistant to provide day-to-day P&C support in a luxury hospitality setting.

You will assist with recruitment, onboarding, employee records and payroll-related tasks while maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-quality service to team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Admin, Hospitality or related field.
• Solid knowledge of MS Office incl. Word and Excel.
• Strong communication, confidentiality and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• P&C Administration: manage records, prepare letters and reports.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: assist interviews and new joiner documents.
• Team Member Support: respond to queries and coordinate services.
• Attendance & Payroll Support: monitor attendance and payroll data.
• General P&C Support: visa, Emirates ID and accommodation coordination.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Team support

Education

HR/Business/Hospitality degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

## People & Culture AssistantApply: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Full time: Posted Today: JR115588**Job Location:**Desert Islands Resort & Spa by AnantaraAnantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning ‘without end’, our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression — for our guests and for our people. Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world’s most captivating locales — from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits. # **Key Responsibilities** **P&C Administration*** Provide day-to-day administrative support to the People & Culture department.* Maintain accurate and confidential team member records and files.* Prepare P&C documents, letters, reports, and other correspondence.* Assist with updating HR systems and employee information.* Support the preparation of regular P&C reports and trackers. **Recruitment & Onboarding*** Assist with recruitment activities, including arranging interviews and communicating with candidates.* Prepare documents and coordinate requirements for new joiners.* Support the onboarding process and ensure new team members receive the required information and documents.* Assist with employee transfers, promotions, and other employment-related processes. **Team Member Support*** Respond to team member queries and direct them to the appropriate P&C team member when required.* Assist with employee requests, letters, certificates, and other P&C services.* Support team member engagement activities and P&C events. **Attendance & Payroll Support*** Assist with monitoring attendance and leave records.* Support the P&C team with payroll-related information and documentation.* Follow up on attendance, overtime, leave, and other employee records when required. **General P&C Support*** Assist with visa, work permit, medical, and Emirates ID-related processes.* Support team member accommodation and transportation-related coordination when required.* Ensure all P&C information is handled with confidentiality.* Carry out other P&C duties as assigned by the management team. **Qualification and Experience*** Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.* **1–2 years of experience in Human Resources / People & Culture**, preferably within the hospitality industry.* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.* Good communication and interpersonal skills.* Strong organisational and administrative skills.* Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.* Ability to handle confidential information professionally.* Positive attitude and willingness to support team members.* Good command of English, both written and spoken.* Previous experience in a hotel or hospitality environment will be an advantage.