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:

1. Do you have mandatory professional working experience within Africa?
2. Can you demonstrate a proven history of working in Africa within a similar or relevant role?
3. Are you able to provide professional references upon request?
4. Are you willing to be based exclusively in Dubai for this role?
5. 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