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.