Director, Human Resources

Job Description

Director, Human Resources (3762 ) At Atlantis, we exist to bring the extraordinary to every holiday and experience through connection, empowerment, precision, care and warmth. Inspired by the majesty and mystery of the ocean, Atlantis resorts are unique destinations full of life, wonder and surprise, where we seek to exceed our guests expectations at every possible turn. Nestled between the calm turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf and the majestic Dubai skyline, Atlantis, The Palm is the crown of the world-famous Palm island in Dubai. With a sense of exhilaration and discovery, we create unforgettable memories by providing guests the opportunity to discover an extraordinary world filled with thrilling adventures. Whether we are designing a couples retreat or serving the extraordinary in one of our award-winning celebrity chef restaurants, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of courage, inspiration and innovation. This is not simply our job, its our passion. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Leader to join the team here at Atlantis Dubai. The role of Director HR will report to the VP HR and oversee the HR Services, Employee Relations, and Compensation & Benefits functions of the resort, This comprises of Atlantis the Palm, Aquaventure Waterpark and the opening of the Atlantis the Royal. You will lead and develop these areas to provide an efficient HR Shared services function for 5000 colleagues. Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesHR Services* Overseeing the HR Services function, Colleague onboarding and the management of the HRIS, * Identifying and implementing improvements for HR Administration processes and system efficiencies that drive HR customer service experience * Educating colleagues on HR Services matters and Providing guidance to the HR Services team for exceptional cases or to facilitate change * Support internal and external auditsCompensation and Benefits* Managing the resorts compensation philosophy, by monitoring and reviewing employee salaries and benefits (internal and external benchmarking) and providing recommendations to management * Guiding and supporting departments in regards to manning. Acting as a liaison between departments and upper management in regards to manpower planning * Educating department heads in regards to compensation and manning * Overseeing the bonus and merit increase process, in addition to Liaising with Kerzner global office for the annual salary survey and ensuring Comp & Ben compliancy * Educating colleagues on the benefits provided by Atlantis, The Palm as a strategic tool to motivate,Employee RelationsTo create an environment in which colleagues are treated fairly and employee issues are dealt with properly by providing colleagues with support/guidance and supplying the resort with insight and recommendations in regard to employee relations issues. This includes: * Developing and driving initiatives to better understand employee relations issues and reasons for turnover, and provide management with insight and recommendations. * Supporting the understanding and interpretation of the UAE labor law and work with Government Relations and/or Kerzner Legal where necessary * Managing grievances and disciplinary matters for senior colleagues. * Cooperating with Security on investigations that require their involvement * Mentoring and training direct reports and departments on best practices * Reviewing, investigating and managing exceptional employee relations casesOther:* Working closely with senior and line managers, providing them guidance or HR, Employee Relations and Compensation & Benefits guidance. * Providing support to the HR team including policies and procedures, terms and conditions of employment, on boarding, absence management, retention, employee relations, employee reward and HRIS * Networking with local HR professionals * Collaborating with other HR leader to ensure a seamless functioning between all areas of HR. * Educating and communicate to colleagues HR related matters (e.g. education or ramco, reminders of deadlines, updates of policies etc.), either independently or * Recommending, developing and updating policies and SOPs in the relevant areas, as required or as needed * Executing any other duties as assigned by the Vice President, Human Resources.Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements* 5 years+ HR Leadership experience, preferably in the UAE * Knowledge of the UAE labor law * Bachelor degree, preferably HR Qualification or Masters Degree * Ideally 3-5 years hospitality experience in a senior role, preferably from larger properties or hotel groups * Customer focused with a commercial mindset * Able to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment Atlantis Dubai is an iconic entertainment destination comprised of two world-class resorts; Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis, The Royal; offering an unbeatable opportunity for you to grow and develop in your career. Join a team that is adventurous, creative, warm-hearted and extroverted. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.

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