Senior Associate - Recruitment (Hospitality) - Dubai Holding Group Services

Company Overview:

Dubai Holding Group Services is a multi-faceted organization that provides comprehensive support services across the Dubai Holding Group’s diverse portfolio of companies. This includes key industries such as real estate, hospitality, retail, and media, among others. With a commitment to operational excellence, Dubai Holding Group Services centralizes essential functions—such as finance, human resources, and procurement — ensuring efficiency, consistency, and scalability across the group’s operations.

About the Job:

We are looking to hire a Senior Associate - Recruitment (Hospitality) to join our dynamic team and contribute to attracting top talent to the organisation. In this role, you will be responsible for leading end-to-end recruitment processes across the Hospitality business units, with a focus on sourcing, assessing, and onboarding top-tier candidates. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recruitment within the hospitality sector, with a deep understanding of luxury hotel operations and the unique talent requirements of the industry.

• Lead recruitment efforts for senior stakeholders and manage relationships with multiple smaller stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive understanding of their hiring needs within the hospitality business units.
• Serve as the main point of contact for hiring managers, providing support throughout the recruitment process and ensuring effective communication.
• Regularly update stakeholders on recruitment progress, candidate pipelines, and any challenges faced during the hiring process to foster transparency and alignment.
• Execute recruitment operations, including job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination, to maintain a seamless hiring process.
• Conduct Behavioural Based Interviews (BBI) and other assessments to evaluate candidates' qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
• Manage the offer process, including preparation of offer letters and facilitating salary negotiations in alignment with organizational policies.
• Support the continuous improvement of quality of hire to ensure that candidates meet organizational standards in terms of technical expertise, cultural fit, and long-term success.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment journey, from application through to offer acceptance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within recruitment operations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay informed of hospitality industry trends and best practices to implement improvements and optimize the candidate experience.

About you:

• 3-5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition within the luxury hospitality industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management/business administration or equivalent.
• Ability to speak Russian, French, or Spanish preferred.
• A strong ability to attract top-tier hospitality professionals, manage end-to-end recruitment processes, and collaborate with key stakeholders—including hiring managers and HR leadership—is essential.
• Proficient in using hospitality recruitment platforms, talent assessment tools, and employer branding strategies to enhance our recruitment efforts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, along with a passion for delivering exceptional candidate experiences.

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.