Assistant Manager – Talent Management

A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara connects guests to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world’s most exciting destinations. From pristine islands and tropical beaches to cosmopolitan cities, tranquil deserts and lush jungles, Anantara welcomes guests for journeys rich in discovery.

WHAT WE BELIEVE AND HOW WE CHOOSE TO BEHAVE

At Minor Hotels we always behave in the following way…

• We have pride in the work we do, how we present ourselves, and how we communicate with our guests and our colleagues.
• We use our initiative and always find the best way to solve a problem for a guest or a colleague.
• We work as a team with colleagues across all departments to deliver the highest quality of service on all occasions.
• We always think of new ways to surprise and delight our guests.
• We treat guests and colleagues with dignity and respect.  Everyone is important.
• We hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
• We are proud to represent our hotel and our country to guests from all over the world. 

WHY THIS JOB EXISTS

To serve the needs of the business, our guests and our colleagues by supporting the People & Culture strategy of the hotel and effectively managing the operational requirements of the hotel in regard to Talent Acquisition and Talent Management Framework and strategy.

At Minor Hotels, we are proud to represent our hotel and our country to guests from all over the world.  We treat our guests and our colleagues with respect, and work hard together to deliver the highest quality of service to all.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done.  Minor Hotels employees always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and their colleagues.   Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are:

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Execute recruitment efforts across various levels and functions. 
• Develop proactive talent pipelines for key positions and operation-critical functions. 
• Support hiring managers in defining role requirements and implementing best-in-class hiring processes. 
• Conduct market mapping and talent research to identify and engage high-potential candidates. 
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a seamless candidate experience. 
• Function as a Expert on Talent Acquisition and collaborate with different department Leaders to drive consistent and effective Recruitment and Talent Management Strategies.

Systems Management & Administration Processes

• Manage and optimize recruitment systems and tools i.e Smart Recruiter, Linkedin and Myjob to enhance efficiency and reporting capabilities. 

• Ensure the integrity of recruitment data, providing insights and analytics to drive decision-making. 

• Work closely with P&C Operation team to implement system enhancements and improvements. 

Employer Branding & Talent Engagement

• Lead and support employer branding initiatives to position Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort as an employer of choice. 
• Liaise with our marketing and communications teams to enhance recruitment messaging and outreach. 
• Manage and expand school relationship programs with relevant top tier schools, fostering partnerships to attract emerging talent. 
• Support the execution of the Ascent management trainee program, ensuring a strong pipeline of future leaders. 
• Develop and implement initiatives to engage external and internal talent communities. 
• Lead the hotel Talent Management system and tools.

Administration & General

• Prepare all the Offer letter, contract or employment for all hiring candidates.
• Ensure the pre-onboarding file is completed as per checklist.
• Manage the application of Work Permit and Occupation permit for expat employees.
• Manage any Task Force requests i.e Task Force agreement, visa, hotel booking, transfer, flight ticket, etc.
• Follow-up with local and expat hiring candidates for all relevant documents required including Air Ticket, hotel booking, airport transfer, etc.
• Follow-up Expat new joiners’ appointment with the Ministry of Health, medical examination, Ministry of Labour and EDB as and when required.
• Follow-up on the Talent management processes i.e Performance Reviews, Goal setting, Individual Development Plan, Annual Reviews and 9-Box.
• Conduct quarterly Talent Reviews and recruitment status meeting with respective department head.
• Prepare monthly reports and statistics.
• Perform any cognate duties as and when required.

Degree Holder

At least 4 years of Experience in Hospitality