HR Head – Africa.

Our client, a major Financial Multinational expanding to Africa is seeking to recruit a HR Head for Africa to be based in Nairobi – Kenya. The ideal candidate Must have extensive working experience in English and Anglophone speaking countries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent the business to the rest of the HR community.
• Assess HR implications of the business strategy, identify opportunities to further meet business needs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with senior managers in order to drive the execution of HR programs.
• Represent the full spectrum of HR programs and processes to the business.
• Consult and support business in implementation of HR processes in respective business areas.
• Consult business on HR policies and processes in the region.
• Act as owner of all documentation and data for business.
• Generate reports or provide data as required, both for the business as well as within HR.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors/Master’s degree in Human Resources. CIPD qualification would be a plus.
• At least 5 years ‘ experience in a similar position gained in an international environment.
• Knowledge of local employment law within Africa.
• French speaking would be an added advantage.
• Strong business acumen; thorough understanding of business goals, vision, culture and environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to express ideas and messages clearly, both written and verbally.
• Strong sense of customer service Client and relationship management.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Proactive, innovative and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical skills: ability to analyze data from multiple sources.
• Proven ability to operate successfully in a highly matrix global organization.
• Self-starter, self-motivated; ability to work autonomously.
• Collaborative team player.

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