Assistant Group HR Manager

About the role

A leading hospitality group operating hotel properties across Kenya is recruiting an Assistant Group HR Manager in Nairobi. The role works alongside the HR & Compliance Director to provide strategic leadership and operational direction for the HR function across all Group companies, hotels, resorts and camps. It covers implementing HR strategies, policies and systems that drive business growth, operational excellence, employee engagement, talent development and full compliance with Kenyan labour laws and hospitality best practices.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group HR strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Lead workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning and talent pipeline development across all properties.
• Oversee employee relations, disciplinary processes, grievance management and compliance with Kenyan labour laws.
• Drive change management and standardize HR policies and procedures.
• Design and manage Group-wide performance management systems.
• Develop and administer compensation, benefits, payroll governance and employee retention strategies.
• Lead learning, leadership development, training and succession initiatives.
• Oversee employee engagement, culture, HR reporting, analytics and workforce metrics.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field (Master's is an added advantage).
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management and a professional HR certification such as CHRP-K.
• Current membership in good standing of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership position overseeing multiple HR functions.
• Proven experience in an internationally branded hotel, luxury resort, multinational hospitality organization or multi-property hotel group, and managing HR operations in organizations with 500+ employees.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Kenyan labour laws, employee relations and talent management.
• Change management, HR analytics and organizational development.

Candidates apply through the recruitment agency, Summit Recruitment & Search, which states it cannot respond to every application and advises candidates to check back after two weeks if they have not heard back.