HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES
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ITM Africa Ltd, an international company specialized in all HR solutions is currently supporting a client to hire a Head of HR.
Job overview:
The Head of HR is responsible for creating and maintaining an efficient, motivated, and well-functioning team. The Head HR responsibilities encompass various aspects of human resources management and strategic planning including recruitment, performance management, policies and procedures, employee’s welfare, etc. The Head HR fosters a productive work culture and enables Rwanda team To growth and success by ensuring that our team in Rwanda are nurtured and empowered to their fullest potential.
I. Key responsibilities:
a. Recruitment and employee on/offboarding management (40%):
- Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent in the industry. Collaborate with department heads to identify staffing needs and create job descriptions. Lead the hiring process and ensure a diverse and skilled workforce.
- Oversee the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring a smooth integration into the organization’s culture and processes. Similarly, manage the offboarding process when employees leave, conducting exit interviews and analyzing feedback to identify areas of improvement.
b. People development (40%):
- In collaboration with the DAF, develop and implement performance management systems that include regular feedback, goal setting, performance appraisals, and recognition programs. Work with managers to address performance issues and identify opportunities for employee development and growth.
- Build a culture of efficiency with oversight and continued development.
- Collaborate with department heads to identify skill gaps and training needs within the organization. Plan and execute training programs to enhance employees’ skills and knowledge, contributing to their professional development.
- Develop strategies to enhance employee engagement and job satisfaction.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to create an inclusive and equitable workplace that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all employees.
c. HR team lead (20%):
- Lead and mentor the HR Team consisting of 1-2 members.
- Be an active member of Management:
- Be exemplary to the rest of the team
- Carry an entrepreneurial attitude on Rwanda’s targets and activities: Keep a helicopter view, challenge, suggest, and act wherever necessary in order to actively contribute to the stability, continuity and efficiency within our team in Rwanda as a whole.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and industry standards.
- Analyze HR data and metrics, identify trends, support the senior management to make informed decisions.
II. Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or any other related field.
Experience
- At least 7 years of experience in HR with extensive exposure to employee relations, performance management, people development, recruitment or comparable experience.
Attitude and values
We promotes value-based entrepreneurship. As a team, we walk the talk. We expect every team member to proactively practice, nurture and strengthen the following key aspects of his or her working attitude:
- Eager to learn and be the driver of personal and organizational growth
- Be an active listener and a trusted partner to the team
- Be the ambassador of efficiency and growth
- Strive to perform and deliver beyond strict job content with a high ownership
Key competencies:
- High knowledge of relevant labor laws and regulations
- Creative mind and innovative with focus on efficiency & productivity
- Talent acquisition and recruitment strategies expertise
- Proficiency in performance management
- Excellent communication (both in Kinyarwanda and English) and interpersonal skills
- High leadership and management skills
- High ability to influence and drive change
- Good data-driven decision-making skills
- Strategic mindset and solution oriented
- High adaptability and flexibility
- Hight ethical conduct.
Application process:
- Application link: Head of Human Resource – Google Forms
- Deadline: 9th October 2023
Please note that due to high demand; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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