Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Partnership

• Assist in developing and executing HR initiatives that combine HR strategies with local business priorities.
• Participate in key people-related decisions, anticipating challenges and addressing people issues proactively.
• Provide HR knowledge and support to business projects and organizational initiatives.
• Support managers on key people processes, including performance management, team development, change management, and resource planning.
• Assist with HR data reporting, leveraging Excel skills and an analytical mindset to deliver insights and support data-driven decision-making.

HR Efficiency, Transformation, and Policy Alignment

• Support projects that drive HR efficiency, transformation, and process standardization across the businesses in Africa.
• Ensure HR services, policies, and systems are practical, relevant, and aligned with business needs and compliance requirements in African countries.
• Work collaboratively with HR colleagues to develop and refine policies and introduce innovative ways of working.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and Shared Service Centers on projects.

Regional Wellbeing Plan

• Assist in designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive regional Wellbeing Plan for Africa, addressing physical, emotional, financial, and workplace wellbeing needs.
• Leverage insights from employee feedback, surveys, and HR metrics to continuously refine and enhance wellbeing initiatives.

Performance and Capability Development

• Provide coaching and advice to managers on organizational effectiveness, team dynamics, and leadership development.
• Advise and support Business Managers on people-related processes, including performance management, team and personal development, career path planning, resource planning, and restructuring needs.
• Support managers in navigating organizational change, ensuring employee alignment and minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with managers to navigate change effectively, balancing empathy with a focus on results.

Compliance and Best Practices

• Act as a role model for the HR function, driving best practices and ensuring alignment across HR processes and policies, ethics, and compliance.
• Provide support in driving the BBBEE agenda, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.
• Contribute to new initiatives, sharing lessons learned from previous HR projects and interventions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of local labor laws, CCMA processes, and employee relations (ER) matters, ensuring compliance and effective resolution of workplace issues.

HR Metrics and Analytics

• Use HR KPIs and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and develop clear, actionable plans to address them.
• Provide regular reports and analyses to senior management, highlighting trends and recommendations.

Employee Engagement and Communication

• Provide support on employee engagement initiatives to align staff interests with business objectives, leveraging insights from employee surveys to enhance engagement strategies.
• Ensure clear and effective HR communication, managing local employee engagement campaigns and aligning them with global HR messaging.

Project Management and Execution

• Drive HR projects with a focus on efficiency, transformation, and measurable results.
• Manage multiple priorities and deliverables effectively, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
• Use HR metrics and insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional HR accreditation (e.g., SHRM, CIPD) is a plus.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in HR, with a blend of generalist and specialist roles.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and best practices.
• Experience in managing business change, process improvement, and HR transformation projects.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, good visual data representation skills.