HR Manager (Safari Group) at Summit Recruitment and Search

Duties        

• Cascade strategic HR policies and processes developed by the Group Director to line managers and staff, ensuring consistent application across all properties.
• Manage industrial relations, ensuring adherence to collective bargaining agreements and maintaining strong relationships with unions in the hospitality industry.
• Lead recruitment efforts to attract and hire top talent, ensuring a seamless onboarding process to provide a positive employee experience from day one.
• Oversee day-to-day HR functions, including leave management, attendance tracking, recruitment, and contracting.
• Collect and analyze HR data to generate comprehensive reports and present HR metrics to leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Implement and cascade performance metrics, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute employee engagement initiatives to enhance the employee brand and reduce attrition rates.
• Support or lead the development of learning and development strategies at the operational level, promoting a culture of growth and development.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations across East Africa, adapting practices to meet legal requirements.
• Oversee payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely distribution of employee compensation. Collaborate with the finance department to address payroll discrepancies and ensure adherence to financial regulations.
• Coordinate HR functions across different business units, ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals and strategies.
• Manage and mentor a team of junior HR staff, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or HR certification is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar HR management role, preferably within the hospitality or related industry.
• Strong understanding of labor laws and industrial relations in Kenya
• Ability to read and interpret collective bargaining agreements and ensure compliance.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in HR metrics and analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence staff at all levels, with a focus on improving employee engagement and reducing attrition.
• Experience in developing and implementing learning and development programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to different properties as needed.
• Proven ability to manage HR functions across multiple business units effectively.
• Experience in leading and developing a team of HR professionals.
• Excellent communication skills across cultures
• Energetic, team player who is willing to get involved
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work well under pressure
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship building