Job Description

Rixos Qetaifan Island North

Rixos Qetaifan Island North will comprise a 345-key hotel, along with a souq encompassing 11,000sqm of leasing space, a beach club, a theme park, and a waterpark. The resort will boast panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf. Rixos plans to provide a platform for showcasing Qatar as a tourism destination. One of the country’s biggest draws will be Qetaifan Island North’s Waterpark attraction. The Rig 1938 is the world’s highest tower of its kind, reaching 82 metres.

• Design and execute recruiting strategies to attract, evaluate and hire qualified candidates, proactively identifying hiring needs in partnership with business leaders
• Evaluate and refine sourcing and selection procedures; liaise with recruitment agencies to ensure competitive rates are negotiated
• Prepare and maintain accurate recruitment documentation, including Authority to Recruit, job descriptions, and all associated paperwork
• Keep abreast of industry trends and introduce innovative recruitment techniques to enhance candidate experience across job crafting, assessment, feedback, interviews, onboarding and alumni engagement
• Promote diversity in the workplace and ensure recruiting strategies attract diverse candidates
• Manage relationships with target schools and institutions; oversee campus recruiting, student marketing activities and recruitment events to establish strong employer brand presence
• Maintain talent pipelines with potential candidates and past applicants; manage candidate management system to ensure timely responses and accurate records
• Ensure all vacancies are filled in a timely manner in line with authorised headcount and budget; compile job advertisements with minimum one week internal circulation
• Leverage latest recruiting technology, tools and software (e.g. LinkedIn, Application Tracking System) to achieve cost efficiency and deliver excellent candidate experience
• Conduct workforce planning for future needs, taking into account trends, legislation and government support packages; ensure reference requests are obtained for all new starters within the probation period

Qualifications

**Required Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience as a Recruitment or Talent Acquisition Manager in a large five-star hotel or resort environment
• Proven experience working in the Middle East region
• Comprehensive knowledge of Qatar labour law and hiring procedures specific to Qatar
• Demonstrated proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter or similar recruitment technology platforms
• Strong understanding of diversity and inclusion principles in recruitment and workforce planning

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration
• Experience managing recruitment agencies and negotiating vendor contracts
• Proven track record in campus recruitment and employer branding initiatives
• Knowledge of workforce planning methodologies and labour market trends
• Experience with recruitment metrics, analytics, and reporting
• Certification in Human Resources (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent recognised body)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously whilst meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders