Director of Talent & Culture – Dubai

Accountabilities

• Align the Talent & Culture strategy with brand values, group objectives, and business goals
• Partner with the Head of Business Entity and Executive Committees to drive a people-first culture
• Contribute to cluster-level strategic planning and budgeting initiatives

• Promote a high-performance, inclusive, and accountable organizational culture
• Design and execute talent development, succession planning, and career mapping across properties
• Lead change management and cultural alignment initiatives

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment to attract high-caliber talent
• Ensure a consistent and elevated onboarding experience
• Build employer branding strategies and talent pipelines aligned with luxury hospitality standards

• Evaluate and implement hotel-specific and cluster-wide training programs
• Monitor training impact and ensure completion of all mandatory and brand-led initiatives
• Drive leadership development through coaching and mentoring

• Foster a respectful and collaborative workplace via transparent communication and fair HR practices
• Act as an advisor for conflict resolution and disciplinary matters
• Lead employee engagement and recognition initiatives across the cluster

• Ensure alignment with UAE labor laws and internal policy frameworks
• Maintain updated SOPs, policies, and standards across properties
• Analyze and report turnover, absenteeism, recruitment activity, and performance metrics

• Benchmark salaries and benefits to stay competitive in the luxury hospitality segment
• Oversee payroll operations in collaboration with Finance and external partners

• Maintain high standards of employee housing
• Ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance in staff accommodation
• Evaluate occupancy and employee satisfaction, and optimize costs

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• HR Certification (preferred)

• 8–10 years of senior HR leadership, preferably within luxury hospitality
• In-depth knowledge of UAE labor laws and regional HR practices
• Proven success in managing multi-property portfolios
• Strong interpersonal, strategic planning, and decision-making skills