Group Talent & Culture Manager

Overview

Job Description

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**