Assistant Director People & Culture

Raffles Hotels & Resorts

The Birthplace of stories and legends since 1887, Raffles is a legendary brand, steeped in history and loved by generations past, present and future.  Raffles, at distinguished landmark addresses around the world, is the vibrant heart of its destination, curating experiences that are culturally enriching, intellectually stimulating and always respectful of local communities, heritage and the environment.

Raffles Dubai

An architectural surprise inspired by an Egyptian aesthetic, 5-star Raffles Dubai offers the luxury of city-centre space, impeccable service and sophisticated Asian style. A 15-minute drive from Dubai International Airport, it is ideally located in the business and shopping district, adjacent to Wafi Mall and close to the magnificent Khan Murjan souk and the convention centres.

About the Application Process:

At Raffles, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Raffles Dubai as our new Assistant Director People & Culture to act as deputy to the Director of People & Culture, supporting the leadership and delivery of the hotel’s People & Culture strategy while ensuring effective HR operations, colleague engagement, talent development and employee relations.

The role is highly visible and hands-on, with a strong focus on leadership, empowerment, capability building and translating strategy into action.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

People & Culture Leadership

• Act as Deputy to the Director of People & Culture and lead the function in their absence.
• Translate P&C strategy into clear actions and measurable outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders and managers.
• Challenge constructively and address difficult people matters with confidence and professionalism.
• Take ownership of issues and ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Lead and develop the P&C team, promoting accountability and empowerment.

Employee Relations & Performance

• Advise managers on employee relations, performance, conduct and workplace matters.
• Manage disciplinary, grievance and investigation cases in line with company policies and UAE legislation.
• Coach managers on performance management, feedback and difficult conversations.
• Ensure appraisals, probation reviews and development plans are completed to the required standards.
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