Talent Partner

About Kempinski: At Kempinski, we don't just offer stays; we curate moments. As a hospitality organization, anchored in a legacy of elegance and a pioneering spirit, we have grown into a collection of iconic hotels and resorts around the world, each a landmark in its own right. From grand palaces steeped in history to contemporary masterpieces of design, Kempinski is where impeccable service meets authentic local experiences.

Department: Human Resources & Training

Location: United Arab Emirates - Dubai

As our Talent Acquisition Partner, your role will include, but is not limited to:

• Partner directly with regional and corporate leadership to understand their strategic hiring needs and develop bespoke search strategies for key positions.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for global positions, including Corporate, General Managers, Hotel Managers, and Executive Committee members (e.g., Director of Operations, Director of Sales & Marketing, Director of Finance).
• Proactively source and engage top-tier, passive candidates from the global luxury hospitality market.
• Conduct thorough interviews and screening to evaluate a candidate's leadership skills, business acumen, and alignment with Kempinski's values and brand standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor, managing stakeholder expectations and providing strategic market intelligence on talent trends in the industry.
• Lead all offer negotiations and manage the closing process with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Utilize our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage a pipeline of candidates and provide strategic reports.
• Support Director of Global Talent with talent management, employer branding and key business projects that nurture the HR strategy.
• Position Kempinski as an employer of choice through curated job advertisements & online branding.
• Build a network of hospitality candidates and ensure a first-class candidate journey for prospective talents.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 4-7 years of Talent Acquisition experience, preferably in the hospitality or luxury field. A minimum of 2 years spent at a Recruitment Agency or Executive Search firm.
• Proven experience recruiting specifically for senior leadership, General Manager, or corporate-level roles within high-end service-oriented industry.
• Demonstrable success in executing confidential and high-stakes executive searches.
• Currently based, or prior experience, working in the UAE with knowledge of the local labor laws of the UAE and GCC.
• Previous experience with an ATS & LinkedIn Recruiter and networks to locate and engage top-tier global talent.

Skills and Attributes:

• The ability to move beyond transactional recruiting and act as a strategic partner to senior leadership.
• Strong business acumen and the confidence to build rapport and credibility with C-level executives and General Managers.
• The highest degree of integrity and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English - Arabic is a plus.

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