Assistant Group HR Manager

A leading Hospitality group, operating diverse hotel properties across Kenya, is looking to recruit an Assistant Group HR Manager. The successful candidate will assist in providing strategic leadership and operational direction for the HR function across all Group companies, hotels, resorts and camps together with the HR & Compliance Director. The incumbent is responsible for 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 industry best practices. Key Responsibilities - Develop and implement the Group HR strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and organizational 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 and regulations. - Drive organizational effectiveness, change management initiatives, and the standardization of HR policies and procedures. - Design and manage Group-wide performance management systems that promote accountability, employee development, and high performance. - Develop and administer compensation, benefits, payroll governance, and employee retention strategies to ensure competitiveness and equity. - Lead learning, leadership development, training, and succession initiatives to strengthen organizational capability and future talent. - Oversee employee engagement, culture, HR reporting, analytics, and workforce metrics to support informed business decision-making.

Key Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s Degree is an added advantage). - Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management and professional HR certification such as CHRP-K. - Current membership in the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing. - Minimum of 10 years’ progressive Human Resource Management experience. - At least 5 years in a senior HR leadership position with oversight of multiple HR functions. - Proven experience within an internationally branded hotel, luxury resort, multinational hospitality organization, or multi-property hotel group. - Demonstrated experience managing HR operations in organizations with a workforce of 500+ employees. - Strong knowledge of Kenyan labour laws, employee relations, talent management, change management, HR analytics, and organizational development.