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Director: Global HR Shared Services

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Director: Global HR Shared Services Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Kenya Keywords: HR, Shared Services, Director, Global, Leadership

Our client is seeking a Director of Global HR Shared Services to play a pivotal role in steering their HR strategic direction and operational excellence. This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to shape the future of HR at a global level, playing a critical role in their mission to serve smallholder farmers across the globe. The position is both challenging and rewarding, providing significant scope for professional growth and impact.

  • Steer HR strategic direction and operational excellence
  • Shape the future of HR at a global level
  • Opportunity for professional growth and impact

What you'll do:

As the Director of Global HR Shared Services, you will be responsible for overseeing key HR functions such as driving organisational change, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring the highest standards of HR services across our global operations. Your excellent problem-solving skills will be put to use as you continuously assess and improve HR processes for greater efficiency. You will also ensure that all employment practices adhere to local labour laws in each country of operation. Your strong leadership skills will be essential as you guide the organisation through transformational changes while developing comprehensive HR strategies that align with our mission.

  • Oversee critical HR operations including payroll, compensation and benefit, benefits administration, and staff enquiries
  • Continuously assess and improve HR processes and systems for greater efficiency
  • Ensure all employment practices adhere to local labour laws and regulations in each country of operation across Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Champion and manage growth and change across the organisation
  • Provide visionary leadership in developing and implementing comprehensive HR strategies
  • Lead, mentor and build the capacity of the global HR Shared Services team
  • Provide guidance to managers, in-country HR departments, and company leaders on performance management and executive decisions
  • Oversee compliance to occupational safety and health regulations across Sub-Saharan Africa

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Director of Global HR Shared Services role brings 8-10+ years of progressive HR experience with significant leadership experience in a global or multi-country context. You have excellent knowledge of HR processes, labour law, performance management, as well as experience with various HR information systems. Your proven ability in strategic planning within HR functions coupled with your adept project management skills make you an ideal fit for this role. Your excellent communication skills will be crucial in leading diverse teams and managing complex HR operations in a virtual environment.

  • 8-10+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant leadership experience in a global or multi-country context
  • Excellent knowledge of HR processes, labour law, and performance management
  • Experience with HR information and back office systems
  • Proven ability in strategic planning and execution within HR functions
  • Adept project management skills, building shared purpose and stakeholder collaboration
  • Strong experience in leading diverse teams and managing complex HR operations in a virtual environment
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent HR certification

What sets this company apart:

Our client is an organisation that values constant learning and invests in developing its people. They have a strong culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. They are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. They aspire to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your HR career? Apply today!

Apply Today by clicking on the link provided. Please note that our client never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Generalist

Industry: Not for Profit and Charities

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Language: English - Professional working

Location: Kenya

Job Reference: Z5145R-0945BD37

Date posted: 16 September 2024

Consultant: Zinzile Dlodlo

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