People & Culture Executive - Hotel

About the role

A Mercure resort in the Maldives (Gaafu Alifu Atoll) is looking for a People & Culture Executive to join its People & Culture team. The role supports day-to-day HR operations, drives colleague engagement and welfare initiatives, assists with onboarding and helps build an inclusive, supportive workplace culture. Expatriate applicants must meet the legislative requirements for a Republic of Maldives employment approval, and applications from Maldivian nationals are highly encouraged.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and organise personnel files, leave records and medical documentation in line with Maldives labour laws and organisational policy.
• Coordinate onboarding and training programmes for new employees.
• Run payroll, timekeeping and attendance processes accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with statutory procedures and employment regulations in the Maldives.
• Design and run internal communications, company announcements and employee engagement events.
• Support employee relations by handling inquiries, concerns and feedback with empathy and professionalism.
• Analyse HR metrics and data to produce reports that inform people decisions.
• Develop HR policies, procedures and programmes for employee development, engagement and retention.
• Work with leadership on culture-building opportunities and manage stakeholder relationships.

Required profile

• At least 2 years of professional experience in Human Resources or People Operations.
• Proven experience in personnel administration, timekeeping and employee record maintenance.
• Experience in employee engagement, culture building, internal communications or related people initiatives.
• Ability to analyse HR data, identify trends and give actionable insights.
• Knowledge of Maldives labour laws and employment regulations, or willingness to develop it.
• Project management skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Required skills

• Strong MS Office skills and familiarity with HRIS or HR management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Organisational and time management, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.