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.