Recruitment Coordinator | Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

What are we looking for?

The Recruitment Coordinator serving Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in a luxury or ultra-luxury hotel environment, with proven exposure to HR/recruitment operations.
• Proven experience supporting end-to-end recruitment activities, including interview coordination, candidate communication, and recruitment administration
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes within a service-driven or hospitality environment, with awareness of operational hiring needs
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions, interview schedules, and priorities simultaneously
• High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy of candidate records, interview documentation, and recruitment data
• Confident and professional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage positively with candidates, Hiring Managers, and Department Heads
• Genuine passion for hospitality and people, with a strong commitment to delivering a consistent, high-quality candidate experience
• Ability to act as the first point of contact for applicants, demonstrating professionalism, warmth, and brand representation at all times
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), preferably Taleo, with confidence in maintaining data integrity and recruitment reporting
• Strong sense of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive candidate and employee information
• Working knowledge of recruitment compliance, employment legislation, and best practices, particularly within the hospitality sector
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, operational environment while remaining calm, organized, and solution-focused
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to suggest improvements to recruitment coordination, candidate experience, and administrative processes
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with the Recruitment Team and support broader Human Resources initiatives

• Flexibility to support operational requirements, including participation in job fairs, recruitment events, and hotel activities when required

   

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous experience working in high volume Recruitment operations in a luxury hotel.
• Proficiency in other languages will be considered an advantage.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all