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Dubai Holding Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition & Development - Jumeirah Corporate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Jumeirah & the Hotel
For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality market with its unwavering Stay Different™ brand promise.
Its award-winning destinations, including the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings 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.
The Group’s portfolio also includes Jumeirah Restaurants, a Dubai-based full-service hospitality provider with 85 acclaimed food and beverage brands, ranging from casual dining venues to Michelin starred fine dining concepts; the award-winning Talise Spa brand, offering holistic wellbeing and spa experiences tailored to individual guest needs; J Club, Dubai’s leading lifestyle and wellness destination; Jumeirah One, the Group’s dedicated recognition and rewards programme; and The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, the region’s only fully accredited third-level academic institution delivering specialised degree programmes in hospitality management.
As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain 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.
About the Job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition & Development to join our Human Resources team in Dubai. The job purpose of the Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition & Development is to support the global talent acquisition strategy and processes at Jumeirah, sourcing for senior roles and providing guidance to the HR community. This role is also responsible for supporting talent development initiatives such as performance reviews and goal setting to ensure Jumeirah drives talent initiatives to support career growth of our colleagues.
Key Responsibilities :
Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
Coordinate interview schedules, travel arrangements, and communication with candidates.
Utilize various sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, and networking, to identify and attract qualified candidates.
Maintain a pipeline of potential candidates for current and future openings.
Screen resumes and applications to assess candidate qualifications.
Conduct initial interviews to evaluate candidate skills, experience, and cultural fit.
Assist in the onboarding process by coordinating with HR and hiring managers to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of the employer brand through social media, recruitment events, and other branding initiatives.
Manage relationships with key hotel schools for hiring graduates and interns.
Support the wider HR community across Jumeirah in order to guide them on talent acquisition strategy and processes as well as extend support where required.
Generate reports and metrics to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies.
Be the system expert for talent development initiatives including performance reviews, talent reviews, goal setting and individual development plans.
Support in the roll out and monitoring of talent development initiatives to the HR community in Jumeirah.
Produce regular reporting on talent development initiatives to drive completion by the deadline.
Contribute to other key actions within the wider talent, learning and culture department.
About You
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
5 years+ of Human Resources experience, preferably with an international hospitality company or a recognized blue-chip organization.
Experience of working in an in-house Talent acquisition role would be highly beneficial.
Knowledge of key HR frameworks including talent management and talent acquisition.
An understanding of core hotelier operations and of the luxury hospitality industry would be beneficial.
Good decision making, facilitation and resolution skills.
Outstanding inter-personal, communication, and presentation skills and an ability to connect with people at all levels to drive successful relationships.
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, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, life insurance, functional incentives 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.