**About** **Jumeirah & the Hotel:** For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality market with its unwavering Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, including the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity. Nestled amidst the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, Jumeirah Olhahali Island is a luxurious haven for travellers seeking a tranquil escape. Surrounded by a breathtaking natural landscape, the resort offers 67 beach and over-water villas, each designed with a contemporary yet authentic Maldivian style. The resort comprises specially curated wellness and leisure experiences and an exceptional dining offering with; six distinct dining establishments serving exquisite dishes and unparalleled views of the ocean; a Talise Spa offering a range of bespoke treatments and rituals inspired by the island's natural beauty; and the resort's extensive leisure facilities, including an infinity pool, a fitness centre, and a variety of water sports. Jumeirah Olhahali Island is under Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding and owner of the Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts global luxury hotel portfolio, operating a world class 6,500 key portfolio of 26 luxury properties across 10 countries in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. **About the Role:** An opportunity has arisen for a **Director of Human Resources** in Jumeirah Olhahali Island. + Provide leadership, direction, and support to the HR team to increase knowledge, skill sets, and share best practices, fostering a high-performing HR function. + Develop and drive the property HR strategy in line with corporate and regional HR direction and monitor its execution to ensure the achievement of objectives. + Drive the continuous improvement agenda, focusing on maximizing productivity, devolving HR responsibilities, and building leadership capability through senior and middle management teams. + Ensure effective two-way communication between HR and corporate/regional HR, coordinating internal communications to ensure colleagues receive relevant and timely messages in an appropriate style and medium. + Plan and deploy the annual HR budget and capital expenditure process, ensuring Profit & Loss statements are well-managed and monitored. + Propose changes to organizational structures using best practice principles to support future growth and flexible labor, optimizing organizational effectiveness. + Ensure national development initiatives are well-communicated and supported, including the employment of nationals and interns from local universities. + Consult on workforce planning activities to optimize staffing levels, productivity, and service standards in a cost-effective manner, ensuring operational efficiency. + Ensure the effective implementation of company-wide HR policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with company objectives and legislative requirements, including the legal framework. + Advise and coach management on employee relations and performance management issues, ensuring effective execution of the performance management process and fostering opportunities for colleague development and engagement. **About you:** The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications: + A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field. + Minimum 7 years of experience in senior Human Resources leadership roles, with at least 4 years as Director of Human Resources capacity. + Background in people management in high end luxury hospitality setting in the Maldives. + Strong business acumen with experience of handling and delivering budget targets. + Forward planning and ability to adapt quickly and lead the team in delivering exceptional results and business goals. + Strong team player and works alongside with the management and other departments to foster team work and delivery exceptional colleague experience. + Strong knowledge in local labor law and regulations. **About the benefits:** Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who like to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brand in the hospitality industry. This includes a competitive salary and package, excellent training and development opportunities, uniform, laundry services, meals.