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