
Rotana Hotels
Director of Human Resources
Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 3 days ago
- Salary
- AED 12k–18k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Lead
- Field
- Human Resources
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
About Park Rotana Complex Abu Dhabi The Park Complex is a prominent Rotana hospitality destination in Abu Dhabi, comprising Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Park Arjaan by Rotana and The Residences by Rotana. The complex combines a 318-room five-star hotel with 172 fully serviced suites, supported by extensive dining, meetings, leisure and wellness facilities. We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Human Resources to lead the Human Resources function across the complex and play a key role in supporting our people, culture and business priorities. The Role As Director of Human Resources, you will be responsible for leading the overall HR function, ensuring effective people practices, compliance with Rotana standards and UAE requirements, and a positive colleague experience. Key responsibilities will include: - Lead the Human Resources function and ensure efficient and timely HR services across the property. - Develop and execute the hotel’s HR strategy in line with business objectives and Rotana standards. - Lead manpower planning, recruitment and selection, ensuring vacancies are filled effectively with the right talent. - Manage the HR budget and support effective payroll and manpower cost control. - Drive colleague engagement, retention, welfare and recognition initiatives. - Oversee performance management, succession planning and talent development. - Coach and advise Department Heads on employee relations, performance, disciplinary matters and HR best practices. - Ensure HR policies, procedures and employment practices remain aligned with Rotana corporate guidelines and UAE legislation. - Oversee colleague accommodation, welfare and related services to ensure appropriate Rotana standards are maintained. - Maintain accurate employee documentation and ensure strong HR compliance and governance. - Partner closely with the General Manager and leadership team to ensure HR is an active contributor to the hotel’s operational and financial objectives.
Requirements
- You should ideally have:
- - A university degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, Business Administration or a related field.
- - Strong experience in a senior HR leadership role within the hospitality industry, preferably within a large hotel or complex operation.
- - Thorough knowledge of UAE labour legislation and HR practices.
- - Proven experience in manpower planning, recruitment, employee relations, performance management and colleague engagement.
- - Strong business and financial understanding, with the ability to balance colleague needs with operational and payroll requirements.
- - Excellent communication, influencing and leadership skills.
- - Fluency in English; Arabic would be an advantage.
- - A hands-on, approachable leadership style with high integrity and strong relationship-building skills.
- Competencies
- In line with Rotana's HR leadership framework, the successful candidate should demonstrate strong capability in Understanding the Business, Planning for Business, Valuing Diversity, Customer Focus, Influencing Outcomes, Team Building, Leading People, Managing Operations, Adaptability and Drive for Results.
Responsibilities
Lead the HR function across the property, develop and execute the hotel’s HR strategy, manage manpower planning, recruitment and selection, oversee HR budget and payroll, drive colleague engagement and retention, oversee performance management and succession planning, coach Department Heads on employee relations and HR best practices, ensure HR policies and UAE compliance, oversee colleague accommodation and welfare services, maintain accurate employee documentation and HR governance, partner with General Manager and leadership to align HR with operational and financial objectives.
Skills
- Manpower planning
- Recruitment and selection
- Performance management
- Employee relations
- Payroll management
- Budget management
- HR governance and compliance
- HR policy development
- Talent development
- Leadership and people management
- Hospitality industry knowledge
- UAE labour legislation
- Employee engagement
- Welfare and colleague accommodation management
- Succession planning
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