People & Culture Manager (HOD)

It’s always festival season at Hyde where the vibe, music, and company is just right. A hotel experience like no other, we deliver on atmosphere, live shows, global flavors, and more. Representing a bohemian spirit and sense of discovery, Hyde is more than a brand, it's a state of mind. Hyde is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collective of brands created by entrepreneurs and founders with purpose at their heart.

THE HYDE DUBAI

Step into a festival-inspired hotel at Hyde Dubai with a lively rooftop pool, four restaurants including the world-renowned Katsuya, and balconies to chill out on in every room.  Let your free spirit discover connection at every corner with live music, common spaces that inspire, and rooftop views of the Burj Khalifa you can’t get anywhere else.

The Position

Is overall responsible for the People & Culture Department of Hyde Dubai (recruitment & selection, training & development, compensation & benefits and employee engagement) to support the hotel’s business objectives.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assess organizational needs, develop aligned People & Culture solutions and implement strategies in the areas of People & Culture Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Welfare, Safety and Health, Employee Communication, Industrial Relations, Training and Development, Performance Management and Career Development in accordance with national, industry and brand standards, laws and customs, and ensuring that they are complied with by other departments
• Develops and proposes plans relating to present or future manpower requirements of the Hotel to ensure that the Hotel is correctly staffed according to the projected level of business
• Liaises with employment agencies, educational institutions, government bodies etc for staff and possible sources of recruitment
• Assesses and evaluates prospective employees
• Formulates and recommends a sound wage and salary system, which facilitates the attracting and retaining of staff
• Identifies, prioritizes and meets the short and long term training and development needs of the Hotel
• Reviews the recommendations of staff promotions and career development by respective ExCo/Department Head for the General Manager’s approval
• Represents the Hotel in collective bargaining and contacts with labour organizations and employee representations
• Directs the Hotel’s employee events and social and recreational activities
• Directs the Hotel’s employee recognition programmes
• Edits the staff newsletters and other in-house staff publications
• Ensures the dissemination of information to staff in the most effective manner
• Acts as an internal consultant in providing advice and guidance in the management and resolution of grievance and disciplinary issues
• Assists in the preparation and accomplishment of goals for the Department
• Keeps confidential matters/knowledge in strict confidence
• Represents the Hotel in collective bargaining and contacts with labour organizations and employee representations
• To promote positive Colleague relations through an environment that encourages open communication, trust, mutual respect and fun
• To assist Departmental Leaders and Senior Managers with the development of specific action plans to address issues and concerns identified in colleague feedback
• To effectively manage the annual P&C budget
• To balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding and ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Ability to help lead and manage a team
• Foster positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Build excellent rapport with other departments, suppliers, contractors, reps of owning company, etc.
• Must be confidential in all Human Resources matters
• Ability to handle a number of projects at one time
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office applications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Business Administration majoring in Human Resources

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years experience in an HR supervisory position ideally within a 5-star hotel