Be the heart of our people experience. Be the bridge to our community.
At Anantara we believe that heartfelt hospitality starts with engaged team members and meaningful connections with the communities around us. We are seeking a People & Culture Partner who combines strong employee relations knowledge with a genuine passion for team engagement and community collaboration.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a luxury hospitality environment values relationships and brings a balanced pragmatic approach to people practices.
What you will do
Partner with leaders and team members to create a positive engaging and inclusive workplace culture
Provide guidance on employee relations matters ensuring alignment with labour legislation and company policies
Lead full People & Culture function: recruitment onboarding performance engagement and retention
Build strong relationships with local communities and key stakeholders supporting community engagement initiatives
Drive team member engagement initiatives including wellbeing recognition and communication programmes
Support managers in fostering high performance accountability and respectful leadership
Act as a trusted advisor on people-related matters balancing business needs with team member experience
What you will bring
Solid knowledge of Mozambique labour legislation and employee relations in a hospitality or service environment
Experience working with local communities stakeholders or community development initiatives
Strong interpersonal influencing and communication skills
A warm credible presence with the ability to engage diverse audiences
Passion for people culture and delivering exceptional employee experiences
Qualifications :
Qualifications & Experience Required
Education & Professional Credentials
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field (preferred; equivalent experience considered)
Professional HR certification (e.g. SHRMCP SHRMSCP CIPD or equivalent) is a strong advantage
Experience
5 years progressive HR experience with at least 4 years in a managerial HR/P&C role ideally within luxury hospitality or resort environments
Proven track record in talent acquisition employee engagement performance management and organisational development
Previous experience working with local teams and community engagement initiatives is highly desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Indepth knowledge of Mozambican (or relevant) labour laws HR best practice and compliance
Strong interpersonal communication and relationshipbuilding skills
Excellent leadership coaching and conflict resolution capabilities
Ability to deliver and support employee engagement programmes and wellbeing strategies
Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Language & Cultural Requirements
Fluency in English and Portuguese; additional local languages an advantage
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in a remote island setting
Able to legally work in Mozambique
Additional Information :
Why Anantara Bazaruto
At Anantara people are at the core of everything we do. You will join a brand that values heartfelt hospitality personal development and meaningful people experiencesboth internally and within our local community.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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