People and Culture Officer - Talent Acquisition

• Develop and implement the pre-opening recruitment plan in alignment with the approved manpower budget and project timeline.
• Update, promote, and maintain the company’s online recruitment portal to ensure accuracy, visibility, and an excellent candidate experience.
• Coordinate mass recruitment campaigns, job fairs, and local sourcing activities.
• Support Department Heads in review the job structure and job descriptions, candidate screening, interviews, and selection.
• Maintain accurate recruitment trackers and reports for management updates.
• Collaborate directly with hospitality colleges and institutions to implement trainee programs, apprenticeships, and internship opportunities locally and internationally.
• Create and maintain and maintain seasonal employee and casual database for operation need
• Coordinate with immigration and labor authorities for permits, licenses, and employment documentation.
• Facilitate pre-opening onboarding, induction, and training sessions for all new hires.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, local employment laws, and company policies.
• Build a positive and collaborative pre-opening team culture focused on inclusion and respect.

Daily Operational Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, shortlisting, interviewing, reference checks, and job offers.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with hospitality training colleges, both within and outside the country, to source skilled candidates and promote the hotel as an employer of choice.
• Create and maintain a database of seasonal and casual employees to support peak operational periods.
• Build a talent pipeline through continuous networking, referrals, and proactive outreach.
• Organize and conduct onboarding and orientation programs for new hires.
• Monitor probation periods and coordinate follow-up on performance evaluations and confirmations.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Work closely with Learning & Development on career growth and succession planning initiatives.
• Prepare and submit monthly recruitment and turnover reports for management review.
• Ensure compliance with all labor laws, company policies, and ethical recruitment standards.
• Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity in all dealings with candidates and employees.