About the job

The successful candidate for this position will have considerable experience in Human Resources Administration in the hotel industry in the Zanzibar resort environment.

The successful candidate will provide administrative and practical support to the hotels' operations team with all employee-related matters impacted by the employment policies and practices of the hotel. The main purpose of the role is to provide a high standard of HR administrative support in all areas of the 'HR life cycle' from recruitment, through to onboarding and day to day operational support across the HR/IR function.

Key Duties:-

• Assist the department heads with the administration activity within the recruitment process. Arranging interviews, produce interview paperwork etc.
• Responsible for providing the HR administration for the day-to-day operational activities of the hotel so as to provide effective HR service to the team.
• Ensuring legal compliance within the framework of the Zanzibar labour legislation in both statutory and operational requirements.
• Onboarding activity, arranging Induction programmes for new employees and advising Finance & Payroll of new employee details
• Maintenance of accurate and up to date personnel files
• Generate and monitor various HR internal tracking systems (references and probationary periods).
• Provide labour relations (IR) and disciplinary support to the operations team ensuring fair treatment of all employees whilst maintaining all company policies and procedures.
• Process leavers and arrange Exit Interviews

Key Skills

* Must have a minimum of 5 years previous Hotel Human Resources experience.

* A formal Human Resources qualification will be an advantage

* A knowledge and awareness of all relevant Zanzibar HR/IR/Employment legislation

* Experience of working independently with a hotel team.

* An organised approach to daily tasks and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels within the company

* Strong communication (written and verbal) and networking skills

* Proficient with Microsoft Office Package (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

* Excellent attention to detail

* A honest and flexible approach with a can do attitude

As this is a new hotel opening, the successful candidate will be required to produce all Policy and Procedure documentation as it relates to the the employment relationship.

This position will suit an individual who currently lives in Zanzibar and meets the above requirements. The successful candidate will be required to interact with hotel guests, the hotel's management team and staff compliment.

Employment Type

Full-time