Talent and Culture Executive

Abu Dhabi National Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Dubai seeks an experienced HR professional to manage recruitment, payroll, and employee engagement activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of HR experience, a strong understanding of UAE Labor Law, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to ensure positive employee experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related fields; a master's degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in human resources or payroll systems.
• Experience with Oracle or Paytrax implementations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing recruitment systems to attract qualified candidates.
• Ensure compliance with payroll and attendance policies.
• Coordinate with department heads regarding performance appraisals.

Skills

Human resources management

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Presentation skills

UAE Labor Law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related fields

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ADNH GROUP

Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH), founded in 1976, started as a hotel owner and asset manager. It has since evolved into a hospitality group that includes hotels, restaurants, destination management, catering, and transportation services.

Under its Hotels Division, ADNH owns several reputable hotels in Abu Dhabi and beyond, such as The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal; Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas; Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort; Le Meridien Abu Dhabi; Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Al Ain; Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi, Corniche; Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach; Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai; Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai; JW Marriott Hotel Marina; The Heritage Hotel, Autograph Collection; and Hotel Boulevard, Autograph Collection.

The Dubai hotel portfolio, owned and managed by Abu Dhabi National Hotels, includes five distinguished properties located across key city destinations, offering a blend of luxury, heritage, and modern sophistication. These include Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai, Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai, JW Marriott Hotel Marina, Hotel Boulevard, Autograph Collection, and The Heritage Hotel, Autograph Collection. These properties cater to both business and leisure travelers.

YOUR ACCOUNTABILITY

• Assist in developing and implementing recruitment, screening systems, and procedures to attract qualified candidates for vacancies.
• Coordinate proactively with department heads and hotel management regarding employee probation, goal setting, and performance appraisals.
• Ensure 100% compliance with payroll, attendance, and leave administration policies.
• Maintain full compliance with employee personnel files.
• Coordinate with T&C colleagues to ensure new hires have a positive onboarding experience, including travel, housing, and orientation.
• Lead T&C and payroll audits.
• Coach and guide junior team members in T&C administration tasks.
• Oversee all T&C functions such as payroll, insurance, filing, employee welfare, and tickets.
• Assist in employee welfare committee meetings and engagement activities.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Conduct exit interviews and inform the Cluster Assistant Director of T&C when necessary.
• Coordinate with the housing team regarding employee accommodation.
• Prepare and submit T&C reports timely.
• Maintain a schedule for employee locker inspections and ensure facilities are well maintained.
• Ensure data integrity in T&C systems.
• Coordinate employee surveys requested by authorities.
• Assist with employee engagement surveys and action plans.
• Support the preparation of CAPEX, payroll budgets, and forecasts.
• Drive assigned projects by the Cluster Assistant Director of T&C.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related fields; a master's degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in human resources, payroll systems, or ERP workflows.
• Experience with Oracle or Paytrax implementations is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including data validation, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Experience in developing programs and strategies to boost employee satisfaction and retention.
• Strong confidence, presentation skills, and ability to handle Q&A sessions.
• Knowledge of UAE Labor Law.