Cluster Talent Acquisition Manager at InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay (Operational) & Kimpton Sevn Dubai (Pre-Opening)

At InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay & Kimpton Sevn Dubai, we are seeking a Cluster Talent Acquisition Manager to lead talent acquisition across two distinctive luxury and lifestyle brands.

This role is for a strategic, hands-on Talent Acquisition professional who understands that exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional people. You will lead recruitment, build strong talent pipelines, support pre-opening requirements, and partner with leaders to ensure we attract the right talent at the right time.

One Cluster. Two Distinctive Brands.

The cluster combines the refined residential luxury of InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay with the bold, lifestyle-driven energy of Kimpton Sevn Dubai.

You will shape the talent pipeline across both properties while balancing workforce requirements, brand culture, business priorities, and market conditions.

Why This Role Matters

Great hospitality starts with great talent.

You will manage the recruitment lifecycle from approved requisition through onboarding, supporting operational, supervisory, management, specialist, and leadership hiring.

You will also play a key role in Kimpton Sevn Dubai's pre-opening recruitment, ensuring manpower plans and hiring milestones are achieved on time.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across both properties.
• Build talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning and recruitment strategies.
• Support high-volume and pre-opening recruitment activities.
• Deliver a seamless candidate experience from sourcing to onboarding.
• Track recruitment performance and identify opportunities to improve results.
• Ensure recruitment practices align with company standards, UAE labor legislation, and local employment requirements.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' Talent Acquisition experience, ideally within luxury hospitality or lifestyle brands.
• Previous hotel pre-opening recruitment experience.
• Strong understanding of the UAE talent market and employment legislation.
• Skilled in sourcing, interviewing, stakeholder management, and employer branding.
• Organized, proactive, commercially minded, and passionate about people.

What Success Looks Like

• Strong talent pipelines across both properties.
• Successful delivery of Kimpton Sevn's pre-opening hiring plans.
• Great candidate experiences and trusted hiring manager partnerships.
• Quality hires that support business performance and culture.

What You Can Expect from Us

At InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay & Kimpton Sevn Dubai, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, we believe our success begins with our people.

We invest in you through competitive compensation, global travel privileges, and meaningful career growth opportunities within one of the world’s most respected hospitality groups.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all colleagues and applicants, regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Through our myWellbeing framework, we actively support the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of our teams—because when our people are supported and thriving, they create exceptional experiences for our guests and each other.

Why Join Us?

Join two distinctive brands within IHG Hotels & Resorts and help shape the teams that create exceptional guest experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a real impact, and be part of an exciting pre-opening journey.