HR Executive

HR Executive – Multi-Venue (Be Babel | Son of a Fish | Le Relais de l'Entrecôte) AlphaMind | Dubai, UAE | Full-time About AlphaMind AlphaMind is a Dubai-based hospitality group behind some of the region’s most talked-about restaurant, bar, and lifestyle concepts. We create venues people remember, and that starts with the people who run them. Our teams are diverse, fast-moving, and passionate about service. Behind them is a central support office that keeps everything running smoothly. We’re looking for a hands-on HR Executive to look after three of our concepts: Be Babel, Son of a Fish, and Le Relais de l'Entrecôte. How The Role Works This is a hybrid venue-and-office role, designed so you’re close to the teams you support: 1 day a week at each venue (Be Babel, Son of a Fish, Entrecôte): meeting managers and staff, handling employee queries, and being the visible face of HR on the floor 2 days a week at Head Office: payroll processing, documentation, reporting, and working with the wider HR team What You’ll Do Payroll & Administration Prepare monthly payroll for the three venues, including attendance, overtime, service charge/tips, deductions, and adjustments Ensure WPS compliance and accurate payroll records Maintain employee files, contracts, and HR systems Onboarding & Induction Manage the full onboarding process: offer letters, documentation, visa and medical coordination with PRO, and system setup Deliver induction sessions for new joiners covering company policies, culture, and venue standards Make sure every new employee feels welcomed and set up for success from day one Offboarding Handle resignations, terminations, and end-of-contract processes Calculate final settlements and gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law Coordinate visa cancellations, clearances, and exit interviews Employee Relations & Discipline Advise managers on employee relations matters Manage disciplinary processes: investigations, hearings, warning letters, and documentation Ensure fair, consistent, and compliant handling of all cases General HR Support Act as the first point of contact for staff and managers at your venues Track leave, probation reviews, and visa renewals Support HR projects and initiatives across the group What We’re Looking For 3-5 years of HR experience, ideally in hospitality, F&B, or another multi-site environment Hands-on payroll experience in the UAE, including WPS and end-of-service calculations Solid working knowledge of UAE Labour Law Confident handling disciplinary and employee relations cases Organised and detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple venues and deadlines Approachable and comfortable building trust with frontline teams and managers Strong Excel skills; experience with an HRIS or payroll system is a plus Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field Show more Show less