Why Airtel Africa?


At Airtel Africa, we act with passion, energy, and a can-do attitude. Innovation with an entrepreneurial spirit drive us. If you like “ordinary”, then we are not for you.
We champion diversity. We anticipate, adapt, and deliver solutions that enrich the lives of communities we serve. we roll up our sleeves to win with our customers.
By choosing Airtel, you choose to be part of a winning team. All this in addition to a brilliant opportunity to build a career in your field of expertise, across our different operating companies in Africa.
To provide professional and strategic consultative services to Line Management in the delivery of HR value propositions in alignment with business and people strategy. Also to ensure necessary operational support for regional team operations.


Responsibilities

Effective Business Partnering


Liaise with respective function head in the alignment of general HR strategy with functional strategy.
Consult with function Head in promoting best fit HR value proposition
Provide support and representation for HR Subject Matter Experts in the functional units


Effective Headcount Management and Talent Management


Ensure efficient and effective headcount manpower planning in line with functional strategic plan
Champion the identification and deployment of talent in function of primary assignment
Facilitate the Performance Management process within function of primary assignment
Liaise with Line and Talent Development and Engagement in building people capacity and performance.


Continuously Improved Employee Engagement


Facilitate best fit Organizational Development interventions in area of Functional assignment (Skip Level Meetings, Town Hall Meetings, Spot Bonus awards and other R & R initiatives)
Implement Culture Change processes
Act as employee champion in respective functional area/region
Facilitate Employee Engagement cascade and development of action plans
Monitor implementation of Engagement Action Plan
Champion implementation of HR initiatives in the functional units.


Employee Relations


Provide apt advice and counsel to Line on talent management, performance management, conflict resolution and other areas of employee relations.
Facilitate and guide various stakeholders on corrective actions, grievances, conflicts and disciplinary procedures
Ensure business synchronization across departments within function of primary assignment (e.g. Village Meetings)
Ensure resolution of all staff welfare issues within agreed timelines


HR Information Management


Design of functional structure in Line with Headcount Management and Organizational Structure policy.
Conduct trends and report analysis on various HR indices.
Provide employee information as required by HR support functions, internal and external audit.
Ensure accuracy and management of employee records
Provide accurate Payroll inputs (Relocation Allowance, Promotion details, Overtime etc).


Qualifications

Educational Qualifications


First degree in Human Resources/Behavioral Sciences/ Accounting/ Engineering
A professional qualification of CIPMN, CIPD, SHRM is desirable


Relevant Experience & Functional / Technical Skills


At least 8-10 years of Human Resources experience in a multinational business environment, in a HR Generalist role
Experience working with organizational leaders to define and execute HR strategies linked to organizational goals
Solid problem-solving and business acumen skills
Proven organizational development, performance management and employee relations skills
Must demonstrate interpersonal savvy with the ability to maneuver through complex situations effectively while building constructive relationships


Other Requirements


Able to work on a broad variety of projects
Solid problem-solving and business acumen skills
Strong level of influence and negotiation skills.
Able to work efficiently as a team member
Ability to build partnerships in a matrix organizational environment along with providing coaching/counseling to all levels within the organization