Group HR Manager

We are seeking an experienced HR professional for the role of Group Human Resources Manager. You will provide strategic HR support, ensure a balanced and skilled workforce, and offer training and development opportunities to achieve company goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Organisational Development

• Partner with leadership to develop and implement organisational development strategies.
• Conduct organisational assessments and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and implement change management initiatives.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Maintaining and updating human resources policies and procedures.
• Communicate and enforce human resources policies, procedures, programmes, and applicable labour laws to employees.
• Prepare periodic analytics, reports, and proposals to track strategic goal accomplishment and for efficient operation of the department and the company.
• Make recommendations for the improvement of the human resources department and company.
• Visit business sites when necessary to attend department meetings and handle employee concerns.
• Administer the company’s health and life insurance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintain the employee handbook.
• Lead the company's standard recruitment and hiring practices and procedures necessary to engage competent workforce in accordance with the company’s policies.
• Lead the recruitment process in accordance with company policy, including preparing advertisements, shortlisting applicants, conducting interviews, background checks, generating engagement contracts, and onboarding employees in accordance with the company’s procedures.
• Maintain the work structure by reviewing and updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
• Develop and implement succession planning strategies.
• Identify and develop high-potential employees.
• Work with leadership to develop career paths and training programmes.

2. Performance Management

• Develop and implement performance management strategies.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees.
• Develop and maintain performance evaluation systems.

3. Employment Relations

• Ensure legal compliance with regional and international labour laws and advise staff on the company's  disciplinary process in accordance with the policy manual.
• Ensure all disciplinary matters and employee concerns are addressed in a timely and efficient manner and in accordance with company policy.
• Manage employee relations issues.
• Conduct investigations and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with employees.
• Design and implement an employee engagement programme.

4. Talent Management

• Develop and implement talent management strategies.
• Identify and develop talent within the organisation.
• Work with leadership to create and implement career development plans.
• Equip staff with the knowledge, practical skills, and motivation to carry out their work activities effectively through the administration of the E-learning platform and coordinating external training requirements for staff.
• Act as the first point of contact for training requests.
• Identify training and development needs within the organisation through job analysis, appraisal schemes, and regular consultation with business managers.
• Design and expand training and development programmes based on the needs of the organisation and the individual.
• Collaborate with the management team to design programmes that are satisfactory to all relevant parties in the organisation, such as line managers, accountants, and senior managers at board level, using a learning management system.
• Develop effective induction programmes for new recruits, apprentices, and graduate trainees.
• Monitor and review the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions with managers.

Requirements:

1. Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or an equivalent area of study
• Professional Certificate in HR from CIPD, HRCI or SHRM.
• Training in Project Management would be an asset

2. Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the field of HR, Organisational Development, Management or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to lead initiatives through from concept to delivery.   
• Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies on local and regional employment laws and regulations. 
• Ability to design and implement full-cycle strategic HR programmes in areas such as, but not limited to, Leadership and Change Management. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in developing policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with HR software and systems
• Ability to manage budgets and forecast HR needs.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications no later than Friday, July 19, 2024.

While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.