Assistant HR Manager (Talent & Culture)

Marriott Hotel Production City is seeking a people-first Assistant HR Manager – Talent & Culture to strengthen its human resources function in Dubai. This is an exceptional opportunity for an HR professional who understands the rhythms of luxury hospitality and genuinely believes that happy, engaged employees create unforgettable guest experiences. You’ll be stepping into a role where your work directly shapes the culture and capabilities of one of Marriott International’s vibrant Dubai properties.

As a key member of the HR team, you’ll wear multiple hats — from sourcing top hospitality talent to designing programmes that keep employees motivated, growing, and committed to the brand. You’ll work closely with department heads and hotel leadership to ensure the property is always staffed with skilled, passionate individuals who reflect Marriott’s world-class service standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end hospitality recruitment activities — from job posting and sourcing to interviewing, offer management, and onboarding of new team members.
• Design, coordinate, and evaluate employee engagement programmes aimed at improving retention, morale, and workplace satisfaction across all departments.
• Support the development and delivery of learning and development initiatives that build the capabilities of staff at every level.
• Partner with department managers to anticipate staffing requirements, plan recruitment pipelines, and resolve workforce challenges proactively.
• Ensure HR policies, employment practices, and labour law compliance are consistently upheld throughout the property.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employees, handling concerns with empathy, fairness, and professionalism.
• Drive and contribute to a variety of HR projects and initiatives that support the hotel’s organisational goals and Marriott’s global people strategy.
• Maintain up-to-date employee records, HR documentation, and reporting metrics for senior management review.

Requirements & Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of HR experience, preferably within a 5-star hotel or luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong hands-on experience in hospitality recruitment, talent acquisition, and workforce planning.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver employee engagement, retention, and development programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills — comfortable working with both frontline staff and hotel leadership.
• Good understanding of UAE labour law and HR compliance requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR certification is an added advantage.

Employment Type: Full Time  |  Industry: Hospitality | Human Resources
Salary: AED 8,000 – 14,000/month (estimated)  |  Location: Dubai, UAE
Apply by sending your CV to: [email protected]