HR Business Partner, Commerce & Support Functions
Location: Kigali
Function: HR
Sub Function: HR – HR Business Partnering
Type of Contract: Permanent
Education: 01 – Bachelol
BRALIRWA Plc, Part of the Heineken Company, is engaged in the production, distribution and sales of a wide range of beer and beverage brands. A career with BRALIRWA offers great challenges combined with exciting opportunities to own and grow one’s career in line with their aspirations.
BRALIRWA is looking for a qualified, dedicated & experienced individual to fill the position of HR Business Partner, Commerce & Support Functions located in Kigali, Rwanda reporting to the Human Resources Director.
JOB PURPOSE:
Act as a bridge to represent the people agenda and translate functional needs into HR actions. She/he proactively engages in the strategic business discussions and enable line management to proactively identify and implement human resources initiatives to achieve objectives
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Talent acquisition
- Identify and proposes recruitment and selection strategies aligned with HEINEKEN recruitment processes
- Lead the selection process and play as main contact for the candidates
- Sourcing and attracting of suitable candidates
- Together with Line Manager, prepare appropriate onboarding based on the job requirements
- Maintenance of full recruitment reports
Talent Management and Development
- Discuss the Management Review Process with Directors to map talent needs, identify potential, and define development needs / actions to close talent gaps; support in succession planning process
- Participate in developing management succession plans
- Assist different individuals in developing their Personal Development Plans and propose trainings aligned with the business needs.
- Advise and coach managers on people management matters
- Support POD in implement leadership programs and others
Organization & Change Management
- Have good understanding to how the Commerce and Support Functions are organized
- Provide organization structure design guidance and coordinate change plan implementation
- Detect required changes, assess the risk and propose a plan to ensure the change is embraced
- Support the line Managers and HRD by being the change agent for the respective units under your control
- Assist in implementing departmental effectiveness and development projects
- Support identification and development of processes to optimize cost efficiency.
- Monitor the Climate and propose improvement actions
Performance Management & Reward
- Provide organization structure design guidance for Commerce/Support functions and coordinate change plan implementation
- Develop and promote feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement of human resource services.
- Provide support and assist execution of ad-hoc human resources projects.
- Prepare the communications plan related to restructuring, in cooperation with Senior Management and Legal department
- Contribute in developing new job descriptions and provide required input for job grading in collaboration with the Reward & HR Operations Manager
- Health & Employee relations
- Provide input for review of HR policies and procedures and contribute to their implementation after review
- Counsel and handle employee grievances and ensure proper communication
- Manage disciplinary processes to ensure consistency and fairness
- Provide responsive and high-quality support, training and advice to all parts of the business including line managers to ensure the appropriate management of all employee relations issues including in particular change management, grievances, poor performance and disciplinary action.
- Lead in the continued improvement of the health of the organization by monitoring performance indicators, such as absenteeism levels, grievances levels, disciplinary processes, employee wellbeing matters, development of initiatives and solutions
- Coordinate union meetings with HR and Management and follow up on items raised
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Social Sciences, Business Administration or any other related field. A Masters’ degree or an HR Certification will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years working experience at HR Management level with at least 5 years hands-on in experience in people management
- Fluent in English & French (both verbally and in writing), and Kinyarwanda will be an added advantage
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Planning and excellent attention to details are a must
- Ability to work on tight deadline and independently
- Intermediate Microsoft Office/ HR Systems is essential.
- Proven understanding of labor law and employment equity regulations.
- Solid and proven HR administration skills.
- Proven people management skills.
- Experience working in International organization will be an added advantage
NB: The closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 10th January 2020
Since 1957, BRALIRWA Plc. is a Rwandan company producing and selling beers and soft drinks. From 1971, it has been part of the internationally renowned HEINEKEN company.
#WeAreHEINEKEN. People are at the heart of our company. Our people are as diverse as our brands! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We see our strength in trust, diversity and progress. Our aim is to have the most talented employees attracted to our company, and to hire them based on their merits, equal opportunities and respect for the differences of each individual. As part of that we strive for BRALIRWA to be a safe & open place for everyone.
NB: Bralirwa Plc. does not employ staff whose background is not suitable. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
