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Villa Group

Owner-operator of Maldives luxury resorts

Assistant HR Manager

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Full-timeNalaguraidhoo, MaldivesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • At least five years of experience in Human Resources or other relevant roles.
  • Previous employee relations experience.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Human Resources data management systems.
  • Ability to build relationships and network with potential applicants.

Responsibilities

  • Formulate and recommend Human Resources policies and objectives concerning employee relations in a resort environment.
  • Establish and lead standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures for recruiting and hiring resort employees.
  • Partner with management to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs, and laws at the department level.
  • Determine and recommend employee relations practices that establish positive employer-employee relationships and promote employee morale and motivation.
  • Conduct investigations into employee complaints or concerns.
  • Monitor and advise managers and supervisors on the progressive discipline system; monitor performance improvement processes for non-performing employees and assist department heads with performance appraisals when necessary.
  • Review, guide, and approve management recommendations for employment termination.
  • Lead implementation of company safety and health programs and monitor tracking of data required by government authorities.
  • Review employee appeals through the company complaint procedure.
  • Establish the company wage and salary structure and pay policies, and oversee variable pay systems, including bonuses and raises, on a monthly basis and when necessary.
  • Lead competitive market research to establish pay practices and pay bands, and provide suggestions to the Male’ office Human Resources Department to support recruitment and retention.
  • Monitor pay practices and systems for effectiveness and cost containment.
  • Work with department heads to obtain cost-effective employee benefits and monitor national benefits options and costs.
  • Recommend changes to benefits offered, especially new benefits intended to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Lead company compliance with governmental, labor, and reporting requirements, including requirements related to Equal Employment Opportunity, Family and Medical Leave, leave policies, and Occupational Safety and Health.
  • Manage employee communications and feedback through department meetings, suggestion programs, satisfaction surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one meetings; monitor organizational culture to support company goals, employee satisfaction, and turnover reduction.
  • Assist the Training Manager in formulating and implementing resort training systems, including orientation and refresher training, with guidance from the HRD/HRM and General Manager.
  • Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions when requested, in line with company guidelines.
  • Ensure new staff attend orientation organized by the Training/HR Department within their first month of recruitment; coach, counsel, and discipline staff who breach hotel policies or departmental procedures, and provide constructive performance feedback.
  • Follow Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures and ensure work is conducted safely.
  • Adhere to duty-of-care requirements, Employment Law, occupational health and safety provisions, and company and worksite policies and procedures.
  • Follow property safety, first aid, fire, and emergency procedures, and operate equipment safely.
  • Take action to correct hazardous situations and notify superiors of potential dangers.
  • Handle staff grievances under the company grievance procedure and inform the General Manager of concerns.
  • Prepare payroll and ensure payroll matters comply with company policies.
  • Prepare staff job descriptions and revise them as needed.
  • Work with HRM/HRD to prepare and manage the department budget and remain aware of financial targets.
  • Recycle where possible, enforce cost-saving measures among staff, and initiate company cost-reduction strategies.
  • Handle other Human Resources matters as required.

About the Company

Villa Group

Owner-operator of Maldives luxury resorts

Villa Resorts owns and operates a collection of private island luxury resorts in the Maldives, each with its own distinct concept and on-site experiences. Villa Holidays Touristik GmbH serves as the international wholesaler that sells holiday packages and works with European travel agents to promote the resorts. The company controls the guest experience by managing its own properties (including modern dining concepts and curated wine collections) and emphasizes locally owned operations and sustainable, culturally immersive stays. Its goal is to grow its Maldivian luxury portfolio, expand eco-focused and immersive destinations, and extend its international reach while maintaining high-quality, locally run hospitality.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Frankfurt, Germany
Founded
1997

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