People & Culture Executive

About the role

Delano Dubai, the first Delano brand in the UAE, is looking for a People & Culture Executive. The role helps shape how guests and colleagues experience life at the hotel, from their first welcome to the everyday moments that make them feel supported and valued. It works closely with the People & Culture team and hotel leaders to keep people processes running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding, including employment paperwork, joining arrangements, induction schedules and settling-in details
• Support recruitment through interview arrangements, candidate communication and updates in SmartRecruiters
• Act as a point of contact for questions about policies, benefits and day-to-day working life, handling sensitive information with discretion
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files and People & Culture systems, and prepare letters and certificates for transfers and promotions
• Track probation reviews, leave and attendance records, and provide accurate payroll inputs and coordinate visa and work permit requirements
• Help organise recognition, wellbeing initiatives, celebrations, team events and team communications
• Support people development with learning arrangements and participation records
• Coordinate internal moves and departures, including clearance, offboarding and exit interviews

Required profile

• Experience in People & Culture or Human Resources, ideally in luxury or lifestyle hospitality
• Experience supporting onboarding, employee administration and day-to-day people processes
• Understanding of UAE employment practices and hotel operations
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and sound judgement when handling confidential information

Required skills

• Confidence using HR systems, recruitment platforms and Microsoft Office
• Ability to follow through on competing priorities

What we offer

• A competitive package
• Development opportunities
• The chance to join a fast-growing international group building new hotels and a global brand