People & Culture Manager

Anantara Hotels & Resorts; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort is seeking an experienced People & Culture Manager to lead the resort's HR operations across the employee lifecycle and partner with department heads to drive talent strategy.

Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, L&D, succession planning and welfare initiatives, while ensuring UAE Labour Law compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a People & Culture Manager or senior HR professional within a luxury hotel or resort environment.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and hospitality HR practices.
• Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations, engagement, learning and development, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of People & Culture in delivering the resort's People & Culture strategy and objectives.
• Partner with department heads on manpower planning, recruitment, talent development, and organisational effectiveness.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and succession planning processes.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, recognition programmes, and action plans arising from team member surveys.
• Support learning and development initiatives, leadership development programmes, and career progression opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, company policies, and Minor Hotels standards.
• Oversee visa coordination, accommodation standards, employee welfare programmes, and related team member services.
• Monitor HR metrics, payroll processes, and workforce planning to support operational requirements.
• Foster a positive workplace culture that promotes engagement, inclusion, development, and high performance.
• Act as a trusted partner to operational leaders, providing guidance and support on all people-related matters.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

HR strategy

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Learning & development

Job description

Job Location: Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort

Anantara 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.

Escape to Ras Al Khaimah for beach, desert, and mountain adventures. The northernmost emirate of the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah enjoys a more tranquil rhythm, yet is only 45 minutes from Dubai. Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort offers overwater luxury on the Arabian Gulf in a pristine eco-sanctuary.

Nature lovers will relish the open terrain of Ras Al Khaimah. From balmy waters to golden shorelines to rugged desert, adventure abounds. Charter a yacht and sail off into the sunset. Ride across rolling dunes and conquer the mountain peak of Jebel Jais.

We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Manager to join our People & Culture team.

Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, this role will support the execution of the resort's people strategy while overseeing key HR operations across the employee lifecycle. The successful candidate will partner closely with department leaders to drive talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, succession planning, and team member welfare initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Director of People & Culture in delivering the resort's People & Culture strategy and objectives.
• Partner with department heads on manpower planning, recruitment, talent development, and organisational effectiveness.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and succession planning processes.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, recognition programmes, and action plans arising from team member surveys.
• Support learning and development initiatives, leadership development programmes, and career progression opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, company policies, and Minor Hotels standards.
• Oversee visa coordination, accommodation standards, employee welfare programmes, and related team member services.
• Monitor HR metrics, payroll processes, and workforce planning to support operational requirements.
• Foster a positive workplace culture that promotes engagement, inclusion, development, and high performance.
• Act as a trusted partner to operational leaders, providing guidance and support on all people-related matters.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a People & Culture Manager, Assistant Director of HR, or senior HR professional within a luxury hotel or resort environment.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and hospitality HR practices.
• Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations, engagement, learning and development, and performance management.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for creating exceptional team member experiences and developing future talent.