HR Administrator – Learning & Government Relations

Role overview

This position supports the HR and leadership teams with day-to-day people operations at a luxury hospitality property in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on employee support, recruitment coordination, HR administration, records management, and compliance with company and legal requirements.

What you will do

• Support managers and leaders in handling and resolving human resources matters.
• Assist employees with internal and external transfer requests and related procedures.
• Help supervisors manage hiring activities and recruitment-related issues.
• Coordinate applicant screening steps such as drug tests, reference checks, background checks, motor vehicle checks, and social security number verification.
• Track applicant movement, drug-screen records, orientation logs, and transfer request records.
• Prepare new hire and personnel files and enter employee information into HR information systems.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation for new employees.
• Monitor recruitment and hiring activities to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, federal, and company rules and standards.
• Maintain accurate employee records and files, including interview documents and I-9 documentation.
• Help process and maintain payroll records when needed, following policy and procedure.
• Escalate employee relations concerns to HR leadership.
• Maintain filing systems and generate HR reports as required.
• Answer phone calls, take messages, and prepare typewritten office correspondence.
• Act as an HR knowledge resource and contribute to project teams.
• Train new hires on HR processes, programs, policies, and systems.
• Carry out other reasonable duties assigned by supervisors.

Working standards

The role requires adherence to company procedures, a clean and professional appearance, confidentiality of sensitive information, clear and courteous communication, accurate written work, proper telephone etiquette, and strong teamwork. The job may involve moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or placing objects up to 10 pounds without assistance.

Preferred qualifications

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and at least 1 year of relevant work experience. No supervisory experience is required, and no license or certification is needed.

About the employer

The organization is part of a globally recognized luxury hospitality brand known for premium guest service, exceptional standards, and a strong culture built around empowerment, professionalism, and teamwork. Employees are expected to reflect the brand’s service values and gold standards in everyday work.

Equal opportunity

The employer promotes an inclusive workplace and provides equal opportunity without discrimination on protected grounds, including disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.