HR & Admin Officer

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR & Admin Officer to join our team in Doha, Qatar. This role is pivotal for managing recruitment, employee onboarding, HR administration, and employee relations within the hospitality sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage communication effectively and assist throughout the recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring of candidates.
• Develop and nurture relationships with external recruiting partners, universities, and professional bodies to attract and source talent.
• Represent the company at job fairs and recruitment-related events, ensuring thorough documentation of all outreach efforts.
• Facilitate employee onboarding, orientations, and training sessions to promote positive workplace integration.
• Coordinate initiatives focused on employee development such as cross-training and learning programs to improve operational performance.
• Administer employee benefits, responding to inquiries and maintaining related documentation.
• Maintain clear channels of employee communication and drive employee engagement programs.
• Assist with employee relations including handling disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution in alignment with management.
• Ensure employee records and HR documents are accurate, well-maintained, confidential, and compliant with policies and legal standards.
• Support the application and adherence to HR policies, workplace safety, and confidentiality protocols.
• Manage workplace investigations and support accident reports and workers' compensation processes as needed.
• Prepare HR-related reports and assist leadership in workforce planning and HR compliance monitoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related discipline.
• 7 to 10 years of HR experience within the hospitality industry, with mandatory current or prior experience at a Marriott hotel.
• Proficient user of Opera and other HR or hotel management software.
• Strong understanding of recruitment, employee relations, HR administration, and labor law compliance.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; experience in the GCC region is a plus.