Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition (Ultra-luxury Hospitality) - Dubai Holding Group Services

About Dubai Holding Group Services

Group Services is Dubai Holding's shared business services arm that provides consolidated business solutions in procurement, finance and human capital across the Group. With a commitment to talent, digital innovation and continuous improvement, it delivers best-in-class service, enhancing the Group's overall performance.

Group Services is dedicated to transforming operations, elevating service quality and cultivating specialised teams focused on excellence and innovation.

Group Services comprises of:

Group Services Procurement delivers end-to-end value through strategic sourcing, supplier management and contracting. Enabled by advanced technology, streamlined processes, strong governance and data-driven insights, it ensures responsible sourcing, cost efficiency and operational excellence.

Group Services Finance manages financial transactions, budgeting and reporting to ensure strong fiscal health and cash flow. It empowers informed decision-making through insights that drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Group Services Human Capital manages the full employee lifecycle, ensuring a smooth journey from recruitment to offboarding while fostering a culture that values and supports people—the Group's greatest asset.

Empowering Talent for the Future

Group Services greatest strength lies in its people; their collective capabilities serve as the driving force of the company. Dedicated to creating a vibrant talent hub where challenging the norm leads to innovation, collaboration fuels creativity and caring for people and partners cultivates strong relationships, Group Services aims to build a foundation for sustained success.

As a business that views success as a shared journey and celebrates every achievement along the way, Group Services offers the opportunity to grow, develop skills and make a meaningful impact.

Dubai Holding Group Services proudly supports a diverse portfolio of companies:

• Dubai Holding Real Estate
• Dubai Holding Hospitality
• Dubai Holding Entertainment
• Dubai Holding Investments
• Dubai Holding Community Management
• Dubai Holding Asset Management
• Dubai Holding Land Estates

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Assistant Talent Acquisition Manager to manage the end-to-end recruitment process for our client: Ultra luxury 5-star hotel in Dubai.

In this position, you will be responsible for managing and executing recruitment operations across the assigned functional area. You will coordinate candidate evaluations, facilitate interviews and manage stakeholder communications to deliver a seamless recruitment experience. The role focuses on delivering high-quality recruitment solutions, enhancing candidate experience and supporting organizational talent acquisition goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from approved manpower requisition through to candidate offer management.
• Partner with department heads and hiring managers to understand manpower requirements, job profiles, and recruitment priorities.
• Prepare and post vacancies across appropriate recruitment channels, including ATS, job portals, LinkedIn, and other sourcing platforms.
• Proactively source, identify, and attract qualified candidates through direct sourcing, talent pools, referrals, agencies, social media, and other channels.
• Conduct HR interviews and competency-based assessments where required.
• Coordinate and manage interviews with hiring managers and senior stakeholders.
• Manage candidates offers, and other recruitment formalities.
• Support recruitment campaigns, career fairs, open days, university recruitment, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with recruitment agencies, hospitality schools, universities, and other external recruitment partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and enhance the overall candidate experience.

About You

• 4–6 years of experience in Talent Acquisition/Recruitment, preferably within an ultra luxury 5-star hotel or high-end hospitality environment.
• Proven experience independently managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding.
• Experience recruiting at both operational and supervisory/management levels.
• Strong sourcing and candidate attraction skills, with experience using LinkedIn, job portals, ATS platforms, databases, and direct sourcing methods.
• Excellent interviewing, assessment, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment processes, employment documentation, and onboarding requirements.
• Experience working with recruitment agencies and external talent partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and professionalism.

About the Benefits

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities and a collaborative work environment.

We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.