Market Director of Human Resources, Sub Saharan Africa

at  Marriott International Inc

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Job Number25011071
Job CategoryHuman Resources
LocationMI Regional Office Cape Town, Arthur’s Road, Western Cape, South Africa, South Africa, 8005
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will report to the Vice President Market Human Resources Europe, Middle & Africa. As an integral member of the continent team the MDHR will work with the rest of the Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA) HR Team, Area Team and property teams, contributing a high level of generalist knowledge and skills in human resources to support both business and human resource objectives, as well as contribute significantly in all aspects of strategic business leadership and operations management.
This position will play a role as Senior HR Generalist for all brands across Sub Saharan Africa. The MDHR partners with the Area team and the rest of the EMEA HR leadership team to translate business strategy into human resources practices that build organizational capability to meet business goals. He/she will also partner with the various HR departments to ensure the delivery of HR support and services to the Area. DHR/HR Leaders at each property in the region will have a direct solid reporting line into this position.
The MDHR works with the DHR/HR Property leader to comply with company policy including recruitment, total compensation and benefits, employee relations, and development, and ensures compliance with local country regulations and Marriott International operating procedures. As a member of the area team, develops and implements hotel-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customer and property associates.
The successful incumbent will work within appropriate business guidelines and considerable independence on market-based issues and initiatives including but not limited to developing operating plans and related operational processes to lead implementation and sustainability of all human resource strategies, policies and programs and driving alignment with broader business objectives.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 10 years of HR generalist experience and experience in a managerial role (Dir level and above) preferred.
• Prior Multi Property or Cluster DHR experience preferred.
• Lodging experience. Previous experience operating at a regional or continent level is a plus.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree/university degree or equivalent HR experience required. Advanced degree preferred.
• SPHR or CIPD or other types of HR certifications preferred.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Strong business acumen; make decisions using data and business knowledge.
• Strong understanding of property operations and the market.
• Strong consulting skills and ability to interface with senior business leaders on complex business issues. Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity.
• Ability to translates business needs into priorities, develop plans and execute against those effectively securing necessary support and resources, and monitoring progress against plans
• Ability to develop effective relationships, deal effectively with a broad group of stakeholders, and influence without direct authority. Develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with continent team members, hotel Executive Committee/Guidance Team leadership, hotel management and EMEA HR Team.
• Strong team player and collaborator; effectively works in a matrix organization partnering to achieve results through others and leveraging resources outside own area
• Ability to creatively execute against the strategy and drive results; can originate and invent new ways to create a high performing work environment and maximize the return on talent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to leverage diversity. Understand and effectively manage in a diverse global work environment
• Ability to initiate and orchestrate systemic change within the organization, taking steps to remove barriers or to accelerate its pace
• Straightforward and constructive approach to dealing with conflict. Strong negotiation, consensus building and mediation skills
• Ability to articulate and gain support from others, building stakeholder loyalty and influencing strategies and outcomes
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently, taking proactive action without relying on directions from others
• Ability to exercise flexibility rather than rigid adherence to procedures in order to accomplish goals
• Effective decision-making skills; can choose a course of action amongst options involving uncertainty or risk
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; encourages new innovative solutions and creative thinking.
• Strong coaching and development planning skills
• Ability to work in a transaction-driven, deadline-driven environment to meet objectives of assignments while also meeting budget and quality goals. Delivers results and ability to balance priorities under pressure.
• Leadership presence to establish credibility in area of expertise to influence with all levels of on-property and off-property organizations.
• Trustworthy with strong business integrity and ability to hold sensitive information in confidence.
• High analytical ability to convert soft HR measurement in area of expertise to hard business metrics.
  Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
  Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you

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