Group Talent & Culture Manager
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Company Description
The position supports a Franchised portfolio in Africa.
We are seeking to appoint a
Group Talent & Culture Manager
to support the continued expansion of our hotel portfolio across Africa.
This is a strategic and high-impact role, based in Dubai, offering the opportunity to work at the intersection of hospitality, investment, and growth across a diverse, multi-country platform.
The position supports a franchised portfolio in Africa.
The role is designed to
shape the People Strategy Behind a Growing Hospitality Platform.
Job Description
As Group Talent & Culture Manager, you will partner closely with senior leadership to define and execute the group’s people strategy.
You will play a key role in shaping organizational culture, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring the attraction and retention of top-tier talent across the portfolio.
This role requires both strategic vision and hands-on execution, with direct exposure to senior stakeholders and business-critical initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead executive recruitment across the portfolio, with direct responsibility for hiring General Managers
- Oversee recruitment of corporate and head office roles across key functions
- Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies across multiple African markets
- Contribute to building a strong and differentiated employer brand
- Drive culture and employee engagement initiatives across properties
- Support leadership development, succession planning, and performance management
- Partner with senior stakeholders on organizational design and people strategy
- Support portfolio growth, integrations, and new hotel openings
Qualifications
- 8–12+ years of experience in HR / Talent Management within the hospitality industry
- Proven track record in Africa with multi-property or international hotel environments
- Strong experience in executive recruitment, including senior leadership roles
- Experience hiring General Managers and corporate profiles
- Ability to operate effectively in complex, multicultural, and high-growth environments
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at senior level
- Strategic mindset with a hands-on, pragmatic approach
- Fluency in French and English is essential
Application Questions
- As part of your application, please address the following questions:
- Do you have mandatory professional working experience within Africa?
- Can you demonstrate a proven history of working in Africa within a similar or relevant role?
- Are you able to provide professional references upon request?
- Are you willing to be based exclusively in Dubai for this role?
- Are you willing and able to travel extensively across Africa as required by the role?
Additional Information
- Be part of a fast-growing hospitality platform
- Play a key role in shaping the leadership and culture of an international portfolio
- Operate in a dynamic, international environment with strong growth ambitions
- Work closely with senior leadership on strategic initiatives
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