Group HR Manager

Kendrick Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a strategic Group HR Manager to oversee HR across a luxury accommodation portfolio in the Western Cape. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and a hands-on approach to people management within hospitality.

You will shape HR policy, manage recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and performance management while ensuring compliance with South African labour laws and aligning HR strategy with business objectives across multiple properties.

Qualifications

• Senior HR management experience in hospitality or multi-property environments.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group-wide HR operations, policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding and employee retention.
• Oversee employee relations, performance management and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and relevant regulations.
• Support management with HR guidance, workforce planning and organizational development.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives to enhance performance.
• Manage HR administration, reporting and personnel records across the group.
• Promote a positive workplace culture and high professional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HR strategy

Employee relations

Organisational skills

People management

Education

HR qualification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Group HR Manager | Luxury Accommodation | Western Cape

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and strategic Group HR Manager to oversee and manage human resources across a luxury accommodation portfolio in the Western Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated HR professional with strong leadership capabilities and a passion for people management within the hospitality industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee group-wide human resources operations, policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage recruitment, selection, onboarding and employee retention.
• Oversee employee relations, performance management and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and relevant employment regulations.
• Support management teams with HR guidance, workforce planning and organisational development.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives to enhance employee performance.
• Manage HR administration, reporting and personnel records across the group.
• Promote a positive workplace culture and maintain high standards of professionalism.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior HR management role, ideally within hospitality, luxury accommodation or a multi-property environment.
• A relevant qualification in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing employee relations, recruitment and performance management.
• Strong organisational, administrative and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with senior management.

Salary:

Market-related, depending on experience.