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Director of Human Resources

United Arab Emirates Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai Estimated salary: AED 30,000–45,000 per month, typically plus benefits
Role summary

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The Director of Human Resources leads all people-related activities for Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, compensation, and compliance with UAE labour regulations. Candidates typically need a university degree in Human Resources, business administration, or a related discipline, along with substantial experience in hotel HR leadership, preferably within an international luxury or full-service property. Strong knowledge of UAE employment law, Marriott standards, talent development, and HR systems is expected. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, approachable, culturally aware, and confident advising senior leadership while supporting a diverse workforce. Excellent communication, coaching, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential.

About the employer

Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai is a prominent full-service hotel located on Sheikh Zayed Road, close to Dubai’s business districts, attractions, and transport connections. The property operates under the Sheraton brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Sheraton hotels are designed to connect guests, colleagues, and local communities through comfortable accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, leisure amenities, and welcoming service. As a major Dubai hotel, the property serves business travellers, leisure guests, groups, and events, creating a diverse and fast-paced working environment. Marriott is known for structured career development, global mobility, training programmes, and established service standards. Employees generally work in multicultural teams and may receive benefits such as accommodation or housing support, meals, transport, medical insurance, discounts, and annual leave, depending on the employment package and local policy.

What the job usually comes with in the UAE

Usual for the UAE, varies by employer. Checked October 2026.

HousingShared company housing, 2 to 4 per room; a single room or an allowance for managers
Meals2 to 3 meals a shift; staff bus
FlightsJoining flight; home ticket every 1 or 2 years
Service charge10% added to bills, but no law sets the staff share; about USD 80 to 400 a month
ContractUsually 2 years; probation 6 months at most
Leave30 days; end-of-service gratuity of 21 days' pay a year (by law)
Income tax0%

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in the UAE?

How it works: Employer-sponsored and employer-paid by law; no local-first test; Gulf nationals need no permit.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation: workers' rights. Checked October 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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