HR Generalist
NawiriGroup is foremost known as a leading safari travel group, offering great personalised nature-based travel experiences across the African continent. Our core purpose goes beyond delivering exceptional safaris. We are a platform that connects local communities, expert partners, investors, and travellers to drive positive impact at scale within some of Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas.
Since inception, we’ve supported national parks, community-led conservancies, local communities and governments with many initiatives and millions of dollars in their efforts to safeguard and manage some of Africa’s most important wilderness areas. We believe travel should be a force for good, and our vision is to use responsible travel to create a sustainable and prosperous future for natural ecosystems in Africa and the local people living in and around these unique, globally important areas.
Today, through the Group’s various subsidiaries across multiple countries, which includes Asilia Africa, a leading safari operator with 17 bespoke camps and lodges across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, with a full-service DMC offering, and the multi-award-winning African safari tour operator Go2Africa, we employ close to 1,200 people in sub-Saharan Africa all dedicated to delivering immersive experiences while working towards our goal of delivering impact at scale.
Purpose Driven
Our shared purpose is encapsulated in our group name - ‘Nawiri’ is Kiswahili for ‘to flourish/thrive’, reflecting our vision of creating a future where vital ecosystems and local communities thrive together.
We are proud as a group to be B Corp certified, a testament to our dedication to balancing the needs of people, planet, and profit in everything we do. Our journey with B Corp started more than a decade ago when Asilia qualified in 2012, the first African Travel company to do so.
Last financial year, we contributed US$9.8m to nature protection and positive impact projects. We continue to grow our impact reach, and agenda.
We have ambitious commercial growth plans and are expanding our operational, commercial, analytical and technology capabilities to enable the further scaling of both our guest experiences and travel offerings.
Why should you work for us?
Join a team that has continuously led the way in our industry, ranging from creating cutting-edge technology platforms to deploying innovative solutions to lead the way in sustainable operations.
We take pride in creating a culture where people grow, find purpose, and contribute to progress that reaches far beyond the organisation. Training and development are at the heart of this journey, and we are proud of the number of in-house programmes that we have available, including a training library offering over 130 different training modules.
Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working arrangement to get the most out of your working hours. Combine work in one of the Nawiri Group offices, located in the picturesque cities of Cape Town, Nairobi, Arusha, and London, with the option of remote work.
ROLE SUMMARY
We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to provide comprehensive human resources support across two entities within the Group. This role requires a hands-on professional who can support and manage a broad range of HR functions, from recruitment and onboarding to employee engagement and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and business units.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HR Operations & Administration
Provide daily HR support across both entities, ensuring efficient execution of HR processes.
Maintain and update accurate employee records, contracts, and documentation.
Support HR data management and ensure compliance with legal and policy requirements.
Recruitment & Onboarding
Partner with the HRBPs and hiring managers to support recruitment activities, including job posting, shortlisting, and scheduling interviews.
Facilitate onboarding and orientation for new employees, ensuring a smooth transition into the Group.
Maintain a database of potential candidates and support talent pipeline development.
Employee Relations & Engagement
Serve as a first point of contact for staff queries and escalate complex issues to the Senior HR Consultant where necessary.
Support employee engagement initiatives, wellness programmes, and internal communications.
Assist in organising employee feedback surveys and follow-up actions.
Employee Exit & Termination Management
Support the HRBPs in coordinating the employee exit process, including resignations, terminations, and contract closures.
Prepare and process final documentation such as exit checklists.
Performance & Development
Support the implementation of performance review cycles and development plans.
Projects & Reporting
Assist the HRBPs in executing HR projects and strategic initiatives across both entities.
Prepare HR reports and assist with compliance submissions.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and employee experience.