Housing Manager

Courtyard by Marriott; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 6,696,000 - 10,044,000; Full time

Job summary

Courtyard by Marriott Kuwait City is seeking a dedicated HR Operations Coordinator focused on staff housing management and dormitory operations. This role reports to the Director of Human Resources and ensures dormitory safety, cleanliness, and adherence to company policies for employees.

The position involves coordinating room assignments, maintaining records, liaising with contractors for pest control and fire safety, and enforcing dormitory rules while supporting HR initiatives and staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in human resources, management operations, or related professional area.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in human resources, management operations, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Managing staff housing goals: assign rooms on check-in day and maintain dormitory records.
• Inspect dormitory cleanliness and order; schedule regular cleanliness inspections.
• Liaise with contractor for pest control and fire equipment checks; ensure dormitory rules are followed.
• Coordinate dormitory contracts, visitor policy, and staff duty rosters; report deviations to HR.

Skills

HR management

Operations

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in HR or Business Administration

Job description

Additional Information

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Job Number 26121521

Job Category Human Resources

Location Al Shuhada Street, P.O.Box 1216, Kuwait City 15463, KuwaitVIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

Job Summary

Reports to the Director of Human Resources. Responsible for staff dormitory operations, including ensuring the dormitory is in safe and clean and dormitory policies are followed by employees.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in human resources, management operations, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in human resources, management operations, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Employee Housing Goals

• Based on the Dormitory Enrollment Request, assign rooms to the staff on check -in day.
• Checks in the staff with the Staff Dormitory Check In / Check Out Form and issues the linen and key to the staff
• Upon staff check-out from the dormitory, completes clearance as per the Staff Dormitory Check In / Check Out Form and reports to Human Resources office for any further follow up.
• Inspects the cleanliness status of the Dormitory Public Areas and the staff rooms on daily basis and corrects issues as needed.
• Schedules regular dormitory cleanliness inspection.
• Liaises with contractor for pest control on regular basis
• Implements the Dormitory Rules and Regulations.
• Report special disciplinary issues to Director of Human Resources and educates employees as needed.
• Maintains room key copies per policy. .
• Liaises with contractor to conduct regular checks on the fire equipments and room electrical facilities; keeps records per policy.
• Works with hotel Loss Prevention Director to organize dormitory Fire Drill on regular basis.
• Implement the Dormitory Visitor Policy.
• Maintains knowledge of dormitory contract terms and reports/ follows up for any deviations to the contract.
• Completes the dormitory staff duty roaster per required schedule and submits for approval.
• Maintains records of dormitory issues (e.g., maintenance requests, special staff requests, check in and out details).
• Updates rooming list on weekly basis and submits to Human Resources.
• Assist Director of Human Resources with the Linen Purchase/ Replacement Plan per appropriate schedule.
• Liaises with Laundry to change the linens on weekly basis.
• Maintains the appropriate amount of store items (e.g., chemicals, garbage bags).
• Maintains an inventory for all dormitory items owned by the location (e.g., bunk beds, wardrobe, linens, electrical utensils, chemicals).

Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Solicits employee feedback, utilizing an "open door" policy.
• Brings issues concerning employee satisfaction to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources.
• Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At Courtyard, we're passionate about better serving the needs of travelers everywhere. It's what inspired us to create the first hotel designed specifically for business travelers, and it's why the Courtyard experience today empowers our guests, no matter the purpose of their trip. We're looking for achievers who are passionate about providing a guest experience that goes above and beyond, enjoy being part of a small yet ambitious team, and love learning how to always improve - all while having fun.

In joining Courtyard, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.