Recruitment Executive

Kempinski Hotels; Doha; On-site; QAR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels in Doha, Qatar is seeking a Recruitment Executive to support sourcing, screening and onboarding for hotel vacancies. You will coordinate day-to-day talent acquisition operations and promote the brand as an employer of choice.

You will collaborate with Department Heads, manage recruitment logistics, and assist in travel arrangements for new joiners, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience and timely communication across HR teams.

Qualifications

• Proven recruitment experience within a 5-Star Luxury Hotel environment.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and time-management skills.
• Excellent candidate assessment, screening, and interview skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities to liaise effectively with candidates and department heads.

Responsibilities

• Supports the execution of talent sourcing strategies to identify, attract, and hire suitable candidates for hotel roles.
• Regularly updates the recruitment tracker, headcount reports, and talent database.
• Posts vacant positions on the Kempinski Career Site.
• Screens applications, conducts initial interviews, and coordinates reference checks for shortlisted candidates.
• Communicates regularly with Department Heads and Hiring Managers regarding ongoing hiring status and candidate updates.
• Prepares employment contracts under the guidance of HR leadership.
• Maintains professional correspondence with candidates, recruitment agencies, and educational institutions in a timely manner.
• Proactively utilizes social media platforms and job portals to source talent.
• Assists in organizing and participating in career fairs, localization programs, and career open days.
• Coordinates with external agencies for high-volume recruitment needs as directed by HR management.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Organizational skills

Interviewing skills

Candidate assessment

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Recruitment Executive

Department: Human Resources & Training

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Qatar - Doha

Compensation: QR0 / month

Description

This position is responsible for assisting in sourcing, attracting, and recruiting candidates for open positions in the hotel, as well as coordinating day-to-day talent acquisition and onboarding operations. The Recruitment Executive acts as a key operational contributor in promoting the hotel and brand as an employer of choice while supporting other HR functions.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Sourcing:

• Supports the execution of talent sourcing strategies to identify, attract, and hire suitable candidates for hotel roles.
• Regularly updates the recruitment tracker, headcount reports, and talent database.
• Posts vacant positions on the Kempinski Career Site
• Screens applications, conducts initial interviews, and coordinates reference checks for shortlisted candidates.
• Communicates regularly with Department Heads and Hiring Managers regarding ongoing hiring status and candidate updates
• Prepares employment contracts under the guidance of HR leadership.
• Maintains professional correspondence with candidates, recruitment agencies, and educational institutions in a timely manner.
• Proactively utilizes social media platforms and job portals (e.g., LinkedIn, Kempinski Career site) to source talent.
• Assists in organizing and participating in career fairs, localization programs, and career open days.
• Coordinates with external agencies for high-volume recruitment needs as directed by HR management.

Onboarding & Travel Coordination:

• Coordinates to books travel arrangements and flight tickets for new joiners.
• Oversees onboarding logistics upon candidate arrival, including airport transfers and liaising with the Accommodation Manager for room assignments.
• Prepares and sends internal arrival announcements to relevant departments.
• Ensures new joiners are welcomed, complete necessary employment paperwork, and receive a seamless orientation experience.
• Communicates new hire start dates to Department Heads and the Training department.

Administration:

• Prepares and hands over complete new-hire files (signed contracts, passport copies, photos, references, medical reports, etc.) to the HR Payroll team.
• Prepares contract addendums and updated job descriptions for internal promotions.
• Supports HR leadership with additional departmental projects, employee engagement events, and operational tasks as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven recruitment experience within a 5-Star Luxury Hotel environment.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and time-management skills.
• Excellent candidate assessment, screening, and interview skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities to liaise effectively with candidates and department heads.