Regional HR Manager – Africa

Main Responsibility:

• Contribute to the definition of the P&C key inputs to the overall regional strategy as well as to setting the objectives and the budget for the P&C enabling function at regional level.
• Provide the key HR-related inputs to the BU/Region O&M business plan.

• Manage the effective achievement of the team objectives through setting individual   objectives, managing performance, developing the team and providing formal and informal feedback to maximize overall performance, engagement and motivation.
• Contribute to the preparation of the department budget and manage and monitor the financial performance against the budget so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.

• Implement the approved performance management process, in order to ensure alignment activities and processes to the goals of the organization.

• Understand the compensation philosophy of the organization and act as an Internal Consultant to Line Managers on day-to-day compensation issues, such as salary adjustment requests, promotional increases and pay for performance programs, to ensure any queries are managed and salaries are administered as per the defined compensation strategy.
• Identify talent capability in the respective teams and coordinate with Talent Management function, to ensure that the training needs are catered, and competencies are developed as per the requirements of the jobs and standards of NOMAC.

• Overall responsible in coordination with the Business Operations, to lead and manage the assessment of manpower needs and the implementation of manpower planning models, to ensure that requirements are met in a structured and considerate way.
• Oversee the recruitment and selection process for employees in by understanding the talent needs of the region and effectively coordinating with the Centralized Recruitment Team, to ensure the budgeted vacancies are filled with the right talent and the business needs are met.
• Monitor and implement all HR Operations related activities, in order to provide exceptional service to internal clients in terms of visa possessing, handling grievances, providing letters, etc. to foster an effective employer – employee relationship.
• Oversee the payroll sheets on monthly basis as per the set standards and timeframes, in order to guarantee an “on-time pay” process

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree holder in Human Resources or equivalent.
• Membership of a Professional body is preferred e.g. CIPD or SHRM

Minimum Experience:

15-18 years’ experience in the area of Human Resource Management.

Skills:

• Good relationship building skills
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Knowledge of people management systems and practices
• Knowledge of labour regulations and laws
• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures and guidelines
• Advanced planning & organising skills
• Proficient presentation skills
• Advanced communication skills
• Professional Knowledge in best practices regarding personnel affairs
• Proficient negotiation skills
• Thorough understanding of the business value chain

• Ability to manage and work with people of all cultures