Group Talent & Culture Manager

The position supports a Franchised portfolio in Africa.

We are seeking to appoint a Group Talent & Culture Manager to support the continued expansion of our hotel portfolio across Africa.

This is a strategic and high-impact role, based in Dubai, offering the opportunity to work at the intersection of hospitality, investment, and growth across a diverse, multi-country platform. The position supports a franchised portfolio in Africa. The role is designed to shape the People Strategy Behind a Growing Hospitality Platform.

As Group Talent & Culture Manager, you will partner closely with senior leadership to define and execute the group’s people strategy. You will play a key role in shaping organizational culture, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring the attraction and retention of top-tier talent across the portfolio.

This role requires both strategic vision and hands-on execution, with direct exposure to senior stakeholders and business-critical initiatives. 

Reporting Line to: Managing Director

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

 

• 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?

 

• 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