Manager of People & Culture

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