Senior HR Generalist

Digby Wells Environmental; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Senior HR Generalist fluent in French and English. This pivotal role involves providing strategic HR support across international offices, ensuring compliance with local laws, and aligning HR practices with global objectives. The ideal candidate will leverage over eight years of HR experience to implement innovative talent development strategies, manage employee relations, and support organizational change initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence HR practices across diverse cultures and regions, making a significant impact on the organization's success.

Qualifications

• Over eight years of HR experience with a focus on multi-country operations.
• Strong track record in supporting cross-cultural teams and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver HR solutions aligned with business goals.
• Drive global HR initiatives and support complex employee relations issues.

Skills

HR Strategy Development

Employment Law Compliance

Talent Development

Employee Relations

Cross-Cultural Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

HR Certification (e.g., CIPD)

Tools

HRIS Systems

Performance Management Software

Job description

We are looking for a French and English speaking, highly experienced and proactive Senior HR Generalist to provide strategic and operational HR support across our international offices (e.g., UK, Jersey, Cote D’Ivoire, Mali, USA). This role is key to ensuring consistency in HR practices, compliance with local employment laws, and alignment with global business objectives. The ideal candidate will have over eight years of broad HR experience, with a strong track record supporting multi-country operations and cross-cultural teams.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Partner with international business leaders to deliver HR solutions that align with business objectives.
2. Provide expert guidance on employment law, HR policy, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
3. Drive the implementation of global HR initiatives, including performance management, talent development, compensation reviews, and employee engagement.
4. Lead and support the resolution of complex employee relations issues in partnership with local legal partners.
5. Collaborate on workforce planning, recruitment strategies, and onboarding processes for international hires.
6. Source key talent for the group using various methods, and implement innovative sourcing and recruiting strategies for scarce skills.
7. Ensure HR documentation, policies, and procedures are up-to-date and tailored to local requirements while maintaining global alignment.
8. Support change management initiatives and organizational development projects across international regions.
9. Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
10. Act as a mentor and resource to junior HR team members.