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Dubai Holding Director - Human Capital - Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated signature dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.
Jumeirah Group’s newest resort Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will lead a new generation of Group’s ultra-luxury portfolio. Nestled at the tip of a peninsula at the heart of Dubai’s largest private beach, with design influences of a futuristic superyacht, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will feature 303 rooms, 84 suites, and 82 serviced residences set amid private landscaped gardens. It encompasses specially integrated wellness and leisure destinations and an impressive line-up of signature restaurants, including a new concept comprising 4 restaurants in 1. With all rooms offering a panoramic vista over the Arabian Sea, this statement property will mark a new epoch for Jumeirah Group.
About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a Director – Human Capital to join our team at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:
Provide leadership, direction, and support to the HR team to increase knowledge, skill sets, and share best practices, fostering a high-performing HR function.
Develop and drive the property HR strategy in line with corporate and regional HR direction and monitor its execution to ensure the achievement of objectives.
Drive the continuous improvement agenda, focusing on maximizing productivity, devolving HR responsibilities, and building leadership capability through senior and middle management teams.
Ensure effective two-way communication between HR and corporate/regional HR, coordinating internal communications to ensure colleagues receive relevant and timely messages in an appropriate style and medium.
Plan and deploy the annual HR budget and capital expenditure process, ensuring Profit & Loss statements are well-managed and monitored.
Propose changes to organizational structures using best practice principles to support future growth and flexible labor, optimizing organizational effectiveness.
Ensure national development initiatives are well-communicated and supported, including the employment of nationals and interns from local universities.
Consult on workforce planning activities to optimize staffing levels, productivity, and service standards in a cost-effective manner, ensuring operational efficiency.
Ensure the effective implementation of company-wide HR policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with company objectives and legislative requirements, including the legal framework.
Advise and coach management on employee relations and performance management issues, ensuring effective execution of the performance management process and fostering opportunities for colleague development and engagement.
About you:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
10 years in a position of direct responsibility for Human Resources Management, regarding budgeting for large scale projects/operations.
Problem solving
Leadership and team management skills
Creative
Project Management Skills
Detail orientated
About the Benefits:
We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, life insurance, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.