HR Manager at Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi

About Us

• At **Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts,** our job is to bring the joy of travel to everyone.
• That’s where you come in.
• We look for people who are friendly, welcoming and full of life; people who are always finding ways to make every guest’s experience an enjoyable one.
• When you’re part of the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand you’re more than just a job title.
• **Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi,** is looking for a trusted culture builder and strategic HR Manager to join our dynamic team!
• Holiday Inn is the first of its brand in Abu Dhabi.
• The hotel places you right at the heart of the city’s cultural and business landmarks.
• Located just 5 minutes from ADNEC and 10 minutes from the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the hotel offers a prime setting for business, leisure, and exploring the best of Abu Dhabi.
• With vibrant dining, relaxing leisure facilities, and versatile event spaces, we deliver genuine hospitality that feels like home.
• What’s the job?
• Bringing people together is what hospitality is all about.
• And we’re looking for an **HR Manager** who can promote a positive, inspiring and motivating culture, bringing the best out of every colleague so they’re empowered to deliver truly exceptional guest experiences.
• A little taste of your day-to-day:
• Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:
• Strategic Talent Management: Lead recruitment for hotel and niche technical roles while overseeing leadership succession planning.
• Building a positive work environment for all IHG colleagues throughout their career with us – from onboarding, to training and promotions, through to exit.
• HR Compliance: Ensure all policies align with UAE labour regulations and industry-specific workforce standards.
• Leading, educating and training the wider team and General Manager on people issues and HR disciplines to enhance performance.
• Developing creative ways to inspire and motivate team members to provide our hotel guests with unique experiences.
• Overseeing day-to-day HR management, reporting and identifying process areas for attention.
• Identifying and analyzing the local market to ensure our own offering remains competitive.
• Culture & Integration: Drive a unified culture and enhance hotel’s reputation to be an employer-brand of choice whilst promoting team member involvement in the local community.
• What we need from you:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent higher education qualification.
• Alternatively, a minimum of 7 years of Human Resources experience in a generalist capacity including at least 2 years in an Assistant HR Manager role with direct people leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with changing timelines.
• Capability to work independently.
• Strong team collaboration skills.
• Quick learning ability, particularly with HR systems and processes.
• Demonstrated mindset for improvement.
• Highly organized with strong prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• What you can expect from us:
• We give our people everything they need to succeed.
• From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
• Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
• IHG provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees.
• We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance.
• Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment.
• We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
• So, join us and you'll become part of our ever-growing global family.
• Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job?
• We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button.
• Start your journey with us today.