Assistant Group Human Resources Manager

About the role

Kerten Hospitality is an end-to-end lifestyle hospitality operator developing lodging, food and beverage, retail, entertainment, art and wellness destinations across the Middle East, Europe and North Africa. It is looking for an Assistant Group Human Resources Manager to support the People Services department in coordinating and monitoring HR operations at corporate level and across all group properties.

Key responsibilities

• Support group-wide recruitment aligned with approved manpower plans and operational needs
• Coordinate internship programs, including student recruitment, placements and follow-up with property HR teams
• Build and maintain relationships with hospitality schools, universities and tourism institutions
• Monitor employee onboarding and offboarding across properties
• Provide daily operational support to property HR teams and collect, review and consolidate monthly HR reports (headcount, recruitment, turnover, HR KPIs)
• Assist in reviewing manning levels, staffing requirements and manpower allocation
• Support monthly HR budget reviews, payroll cost monitoring and manpower cost analysis
• Follow up on HR action plans and outstanding matters, and help implement HR policies and employee engagement initiatives
• Prepare HR reports, presentations and updates for the Head of People Services

Required profile

• Hospitality industry experience is mandatory, preferably in hotels, resorts or hospitality groups
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant HR experience in hospitality
• Previous experience in recruitment, internship management and HR operations
• Experience coordinating with multiple properties or hotel HR teams is an advantage
• Good knowledge of HR policies, employee lifecycle processes and labour regulations

Required skills

• Understanding of hotel manpower planning, staffing structures and HR budget monitoring
• Strong reporting and analytical skills, with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while supporting the Head of People Services

What we offer

• Competitive compensation tailored to experience
• Career growth opportunities
• An inclusive, collaborative workplace