Job Description:
Country HR Strategy
• Design and deliver a HR Strategy aligned with the business strategy
• Collaborates closely with Country Manager and Regional HR Director to align on HR strategy, priorities and implementation
• Act as an agent of change by promoting and supporting change management initiatives across the business
• Build a strong relationship with the Country Manager in order to initiate strategic steps and planning that will support the company’s business strategies, success and growth
• Represent the company as & when required to external parties such as government agencies and external service providers
Operational HR Leadership
• Plan, direct, monitor, coach and guide HR teams in developing HR solutions which helps create a better workplace for employees by means of efficient and appropriate HR policies & processes
• Ensure that overall HR practices across the country conform to the stated framework of the organisation and in alignment with regional HR practices
Recruitment
• Responsible for leading the recruitment function for the country and all related activities including procedures, processes and employer branding
• Source appropriate recruitment channels both internal and external channels and ensure optimum utilization of the same
• Ensure process controls are in place to manage offers and recruitment expenses within the approval budget
• Ensure closure of positions within TAT and manage a healthy sourcing mix.
Talent Management
• Build a high-performance culture within the organisation through appropriate performance management & organizational development initiatives
• Drive identification of competency, knowledge and talent gaps in the organisation and address these gaps through training & developmental initiatives
• Manage succession planning programs for key positions
• Establish a career framework catering to functional and operational areas
HR Operations
• Develop and ensure implementation of a HR digitisation strategy to support the business needs
• Establish/enhance human resources policies and procedures to improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organisation
• Build a robust compliance and audit process for HR function
• Develop & ensure implementation of a robust employee engagement plan for both white & blue collared employees
• Establish a HR dashboard for necessary reports & critical analysis of the organisation’s human resource metrices
• Oversee vendor management plan (contract hire) and management of third-party manpower
Learning & Development
• Develop a L&D strategy for the country to harness potential and enhance performance within the organisation
• Establish and direct development of appropriate competencies and skills at different levels of the organisation
• Ensure that the training & development initiatives established are in line with business needs & objectives
Compensation & Benefits
• Active management of the employee cost budget for the country
• Analyse and control HR costs. Ensure efficient utilisation of HR budget
• Develop progressive and proactive compensation and benefits programs to provide motivation, incentives and rewards for effective performance that help retain talent
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years Country HR / HR Business Partner or equivalent experience ideally within a fastpaced global organisation.
• Deep knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations, HR concepts and expertise.
• Knowledge and expertise related to HR policies, processes and practices of Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment and Onboarding, Performance Management, Leadership Development and Global Mobility.
• Business planning and management skills.
• Strong business/ labor market understanding.
• Assertiveness, interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with multiple stakeholders with employees at all levels of the organisation.
• Credibility and recognition of ethical behaviour.
• Analytical and fast decision-making skills.
• Adaptation and flexibility to act in a changing and complex environment, with a multitasking mindset.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment.
• Strong detail orientation, follow up and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written; proven experience of establishing, maintaining and developing working relationships at all levels.
