Coordinator, Employee Experience

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The Coordinator, Employee Experience supports the Human Resources team in creating a positive colleague journey at Rixos Bab Al Bahr. Typical responsibilities include coordinating onboarding and induction, maintaining employee records, organizing colleague activities and engagement initiatives, supporting internal communications, assisting with training and recognition programs, and responding to employee queries. Candidates are generally expected to have a diploma or degree in Human Resources, hospitality management, business administration, or a related field, along with previous experience in HR coordination or hotel operations. Strong organization, communication, confidentiality, teamwork, and computer skills are important. Experience in a luxury or large-scale resort, knowledge of HR systems, and familiarity with UAE labor practices would be advantageous.

About the employer

Rixos Bab Al Bahr is an all-inclusive luxury resort in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, operated under the Rixos brand and part of Accor. Located beside the Arabian Gulf, the resort offers extensive accommodation, restaurants, bars, pools, entertainment, wellness facilities, and family-focused activities. Its operation depends on a large, multicultural workforce serving leisure and group guests throughout the year. Rixos is known for combining Turkish hospitality traditions with international resort standards, energetic entertainment, and comprehensive guest experiences. As an Accor property, it is connected to a global hospitality network with structured training, career development, employee benefits, and opportunities for internal mobility. Employee Experience roles help maintain colleague engagement, recognition, communication, and workplace culture across the resort.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The UAE is not an island, but it offers a coastal lifestyle with beaches, desert landscapes, major cities, and resort destinations such as Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. Hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, construction, healthcare, technology, and finance provide many employment opportunities. The culture blends Emirati traditions with a highly international population; modest dress and respect for local customs are expected, especially during Ramadan. Lifestyle options range from quiet beach and mountain living in Ras Al Khaimah to the busy urban environment of Dubai. Most expatriates need an employer-sponsored residence visa and work permit, with medical testing and Emirates ID registration normally arranged after arrival. Employers may provide accommodation, transport, insurance, and meals. Living costs vary considerably, and employees should confirm housing, contract terms, probation, leave, and end-of-service benefits before relocating.