JOB SUMMARY:
As the Human Resources Manager  you will play a pivotal role in the effective management of the company's human resources operations in the countries that you manage. You will be responsible for overseeing various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and policy development. Your mission is to create and maintain a positive and productive work environment while ensuring HR policies and practices align with legal requirements and organizational goals. 
Assist the Head of Unit to build, challenge and motivate employees to deliver a complete human resources capability that can scale as the company grows
COMPETENCY PROFILE:
Talent Acquisition
 Ensure that requests for hiring are escalated to the SVP of Human Resources for approval prior to ensuring alignment with financial budgets.
 Lead the recruitment process, including job posting, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection for grades A, B and C
 Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and ensure timely and effective hiring.
 Creation of offer letters in accordance with salary grades
Employee Relations 
 Address and resolve employee concerns, conflicts, and grievances in a fair and timely manner.
 Promote a positive and inclusive work culture through effective communication and conflict resolution
Performance Management 
 Manage the performance management process, including assistance with setting of  performance goals, conducting evaluations, and providing feedback and coaching to employees.
 Ensure performance management practices align with organizational objectives.
 Assess candidates (entry, middle & senior level management) to determine their capabilities and optimize person to job compatibility
Compliance and policies 
 Stay informed about employment laws and regulations to ensure company compliance.
 Communicate HR policies and procedures to employees.
 Participate in and supports all internal/external recruitment audits within the business as necessary
Training and Development 
 Together with the Head of Learning and Development - Identify training needs and collaborate with departments and line managers alike to ensure that on-going training initiatives are being done.
 Encourage continuous learning and professional development among employees.
Employee Benefits and payroll
 Oversee employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks.
 Assist employees with benefit-related inquiries and issues.
 Ensure that payroll is completed timeously on payspace
Data Analytics and Reporting 
 Maintain accurate HR records and utilize HRIS systems to generate reports for analysis and decision-making.
 Provide regular HR metrics and insights to senior management.
Safety and Wellness 
 Promote workplace safety and wellness initiatives.
 Coordinate with relevant parties to address workplace health and safety concerns.
Onboarding / Offboarding 
 Oversee the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
 Manage the offboarding process, including exit interviews and knowledge transfer.
 Ensure that the handbook is 100% up to date
 Ensure exit interviews are completed
 Take data from exit interviews for discussion with SVP Human Resources
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
 Proven experience overseeing people management  at management level or other mid-managerial position within similar or a related industry
 Strong understanding of recruitment strategy, service management and performance management principles
 Familiarity with diverse business functions such as training, business development, communications management, employee experience, is an advantage
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
 Ability to define the long term business strategy while also addressing the hands-on tactical needs of the business at all levels
 Proactive, ethical, high energy, hands-on manager with great interpersonal skills to function across all levels of the organization as well as with external entities
 Thoughtful and demonstrates good judgment and strong decision-making based on accurate and timely analysis
 Strong organizational and project management skills; attention to detail
 Proven business management experience in an unstructured and fast-paced environment
 Proven experience building strong business partnerships and executive presence; able to establish credibility and support with other stakeholders
 Outstanding time management skills
 Results-oriented approach to work; willingness to do whatever it takes to help the team
 Ability to identify and implement efficiencies and process improvements
 Able to deliver highest standards of customer service
 Strong problem solving and creative skills
 Understand the extended enterprise and have an appreciation for value creation based on understanding of overall vision for the business
Skill and Experience required 
 Minimum of first degree in a related field. A Master’s degree is desired
 5+ years of experience with up to 3 years in a human management position
 Exposure to global/international organizations will be an added advantage
 Experience in developing HR strategies and implementing employee relations activities
Behavioral competencies required  
Comfort around Higher Management; Hiring and Staffing, Process Management, Confronting Direct reports, Building effective teams. 
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