Regional HR Manager (Africa)

Lesley Snyman and associates; Oria; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in private education seeks an HR Manager to oversee operations across multiple campuses in Kenya and Botswana. This senior role requires extensive HR experience, a strong understanding of employment law, and the ability to drive change initiatives while fostering a high-performance culture. The candidate must be willing to relocate to Africa and demonstrate expertise in strategic HR management.

Competenze

• 8+ years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in management.
• Registered with a relevant HR professional body.
• Broad knowledge of employment law, compensation, and employee relations.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement regional HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Guide performance management processes and foster a feedback culture.
• Oversee full talent lifecycle including planning, recruitment, and retention.

Conoscenze

HR Strategy

HR Management

Employee Relations

Industrial Relations

Performance management

HR Policies

Succession Planning

Organisational Development

Employee Engagement

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or Industrial Psychology

Strumenti

MS Office

HR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Oversee the HR operations and strategy of multiple campuses in private education based in Kenya and Botswana, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, driving change initiatives, and fostering a high-performance, compliant, and people-focused culture.

**Note: Previous experience working in Africa or a willingness to relocate to Kenya is essential.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or Industrial Psychology
• 8+ years of HR experience, including at least 3 years in a senior/management role
• Registration with relevant HR professional body
• Broad knowledge of employment law, compensation, talent management, and employee relations
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and HR systems

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop and implement regional HR strategies aligned with business objectives
• Act as strategic HR partner to leadership, driving change and transformation
• Oversee full talent lifecycle including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and retention
• Guide performance management processes and foster continuous feedback culture
• Ensure fair and competitive compensation practices; manage salary benchmarking
• Promote effective employee relations and ensure compliance with labour legislation
• Lead organizational design, succession planning, and talent development initiatives
• Provide regular HR reporting, analytics, and data-driven insights
• Uphold HR governance, mitigate risk, and ensure policy compliance
• Drive positive culture and embed values across the region

Desired Skills:

• HR Strategy
• HR Management
• Employee Relations
• Industrial Relations
• Performance management
• HR Policies
• Succession Planning
• Organisational Development
• Employee Engagement

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree