Director of Human Resources (m/f/d) - Gran Meliá Jumeirah Pre-Opening
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About the Role
Meliá Hotels International seeks an experienced Human Resources Director for the pre-opening of Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah in 2027. You will lead the people strategy from pre-opening through operations, building a team of Very Inspiring People (VIPs) and fostering a culture of excellence.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and implement the HR strategy during pre opening and into operations, ensuring alignment with brand standards and business goals
- Establish HR structures, policies, and governance in line with corporate guidelines and UAE legislation
- Act as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and Executive Committee
- Drive a culture that reflects Meliá’s core values, fostering a sense of pride, belonging, and individuality across the team
- Lead end to end talent acquisition for the pre opening phase, building a team of VIPs (Very Inspiring People)
- Oversee onboarding and training plans to ensure a seamless and engaging arrival experience for all new joiners
- Support leadership development and foster a strong service culture built on emotional intelligence and attention to detail
- Strengthen employee engagement through meaningful, well designed initiatives
- Ensure full compliance with UAE labour law and manage employee relations with professionalism and fairness
- Own HR budgets, workforce planning, KPIs, and people analytics
Requirements
- Proven senior HR leadership experience within luxury hospitality, with pre opening exposure
- Strong working knowledge of the Dubai/UAE market and labor law
- Experience balancing both strategic and operational HR in a dynamic environment
- Strong background in talent acquisition, culture building, and leadership development
- Ability to translate brand positioning into a meaningful employee experience
- Confident stakeholder management with a collaborative, solution oriented approach
- Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Law, or similar
- Fluent in English; Arabic is highly beneficial but not mandatory
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Overview
- Meliá Hotels International seeks an exceptional Human Resources Director for the pre opening of Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah in 2027.
- The hotel will feature 366 luxurious rooms and suites, exceptional dining concepts, and breathtaking views.
- As HR Director, you will shape the cultural foundation of the hotel from day one, leading the people strategy from pre opening through to operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and implement the HR strategy during pre opening and into operations.
- Establish HR structures, policies, and governance in line with corporate guidelines and UAE legislation.
- Act as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and Executive Committee.
- Drive a culture that reflects Meliá’s core values.
- Lead end to end talent acquisition for the pre opening phase.
- Oversee onboarding and training plans.
- Support leadership development and foster a strong service culture.
- Strengthen employee engagement through meaningful initiatives.
- Ensure full compliance with UAE labour law and manage employee relations.
- Own HR budgets, workforce planning, KPIs, and people analytics.
Your Profile
- Proven senior HR leadership experience within luxury hospitality, with pre opening exposure.
- Strong working knowledge of the Dubai/UAE market and labor law.
- Experience balancing both strategic and operational HR.
- Strong background in talent acquisition, culture building, and leadership development.
- Ability to translate brand positioning into a meaningful employee experience.
- Confident stakeholder management with a collaborative approach.
- Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Law, or similar.
- Fluent in English; Arabic is highly beneficial but not mandatory.
What We Offer
- Competitive tax free salary.
- Comprehensive medical & life insurance.
- Duty meals.
- Annual leave & public holidays in accordance with UAE Labour Law.
- Access to learning, leadership development, and global career opportunities.
- Employee rates and exclusive discounts across Meliá Hotels International hotels worldwide.
- Recognition programs that celebrate excellence and achievement.
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