People & Culture Assistant

About the role

The People & Culture Assistant will provide essential administrative support to the People & Culture department at Desert Islands Resort & Spa, ensuring smooth HR operations and a positive experience for team members.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and prepare HR documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Assist with recruitment activities, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and onboarding of new hires.
• Support attendance monitoring, leave tracking, and payroll documentation, and follow up on overtime and other records.
• Respond to employee queries, issue letters and certificates, and help coordinate engagement events.
• Handle visa, work permit, medical, Emirates ID processes, as well as accommodation and transportation logistics.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality Management or related field.
• 1–2 years of HR or People & Culture experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong organisational, administrative and attention‑to‑detail abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English and good interpersonal skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.