Assistant HR Manager – Naumi Hotel Dubai

Assistant HR Manager – Naumi Hotel Dubai
“Shape people strategy for one of Dubai’s boldest lifestyle hotel brands.”

Role snapshot

Naumi Hotel Dubai is seeking an Assistant HR Manager to support and elevate the People and Performance function for a vibrant, design‑led hotel in Barsha Heights. Reporting to the Group Director People & Performance, this role partners closely with the Hotel General Manager and department heads to deliver exceptional people outcomes across the property.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the GM and leaders to execute Naumi’s People & Performance strategy at hotel level (workforce planning, talent, engagement, culture).
• Oversee day‑to‑day HR operations: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures and documentation are accurate, current and aligned to UAE Labour Law and Group standards.
• Coach leaders on performance, conduct, and capability issues, ensuring timely, fair and compliant outcomes.
• Support learning and development initiatives, talent reviews and succession planning for the Dubai property.
• Lead HR metrics and reporting for the hotel (turnover, headcount, absenteeism, engagement insights) to inform decision‑making.
• Champion Naumi’s culture, values and colleague experience, driving recognition, wellbeing and inclusion activities.

What you will bring

• Experience in an HR generalist or Assistant HR Manager role within upscale hotel/hospitality or a similar service‑driven environment.
• Strong exposure to Dubai or wider Middle East HR practices, with solid working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and local HR norms.
• Proven ability to manage end‑to‑end recruitment for frontline and supervisory roles in a competitive market.
• Confident employee relations skills, with the ability to balance empathy and commercial outcomes.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, hands on environment where you switch between strategy and detail daily.
• Strong communication skills in English; Arabic or additional languages an advantage.
• HR qualification or similar is desirable.

Reporting lines and scope

• Reports directly to: Group Director People & Performance (regional role).
• Key stakeholders: Hotel General Manager Dubai, department heads, Finance, Group People & Performance team.
• Scope: Full HR support for Naumi Hotel Dubai, with involvement in group‑wide projects, initiatives and roll‑outs.

Why join Naumi?

• Opportunity to shape and grow the people agenda for an exciting lifestyle hotel in Dubai.
• Exposure to group‑level HR and People & Performance projects across multiple geographies.
• Collaborative culture that encourages fresh ideas, experimentation and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary and benefits, with real career growth potential in the Group.

How to apply

If you are a proactive HR professional with Dubai or Middle East experience who loves creating great colleague experiences, apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining:

• Your HR experience in Dubai/Middle East.
• A recent example where you improved engagement, culture or people processes in your hotel or business.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent