People & Culture Coordinator (Arabic Speaker)

About the role

SO/ Ras Al Khaimah, a luxury hotel group, is looking for an Arabic-speaking People & Culture Coordinator. The role covers HR administration, employee records, onboarding, leave tracking, engagement support, compliance, payroll support and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and process HR documentation such as employment contracts, transfer letters and memos, and keep employee files in physical and digital form.
• Maintain up-to-date employee information in HR systems and comply with data protection and confidentiality policies.
• Facilitate onboarding: schedule orientations, prepare welcome kits and collect documentation.
• Track leave, absences and attendance, and coordinate with payroll for timely submission of reports.
• Assist in organizing employee activities, events and wellness programs, and support internal communications.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, labour laws and regulations, and help update and communicate HR policies.
• Support payroll by submitting documentation and verifying employee information.
• Generate regular HR reports (headcount, turnover, training completion) for the Manager, People & Culture.
• Act as a point of contact for employee questions on HR policies, benefits and procedures.
• Work closely with all departments to support HR needs.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; a qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is a plus.
• Previous experience in HR coordination or administrative support, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage several tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment, with strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with HR information systems (HRIS) is an advantage.