HR Senior Manager-Africa

Job Title
HR Senior Manager-Africa

Business/Department
Dalberg Advisors

Job Category
General Operations

Location
01 RW
30 KE
Johannesburg, ZA (multi-location)

Closing Date
24/1/2025

Job Description
WORK FOR A GROWING ORGANIZATION THAT IS TACKLING THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST PROBLEMS. HELP ITS PEOPLE REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. BECOME A SOCIAL IMPACT LEADER.
About Dalberg
We are a global group working to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where all people, everywhere, can reach their fullest potential. We partner with and serve communities, governments, and companies throughout the world, providing an innovative mix of advisory, investment, research, analytics, and design services. Today’s complex global problems require new solutions. Comprised of Dalberg Advisors, Dalberg Media, Dalberg Design, Dalberg Data Insights and Dalberg Research; our businesses approach problems differently and work together to create impact at scale.

Dalberg is a place where a diverse mix of talented individuals are able to bring their authentic selves to work. Dalberg places diversity, equity, and inclusion principles at the heart of our organization and the work we do alongside our clients, partners, and communities.

About You
Dalberg is currently seeking a motivated and entrepreneurial candidate to join its operations team as HR Senior Manager. This is a full-time role that will be based in Kenya, South Africa, or Rwanda. The HR Senior Manager will play a key role in running the HR function for ~50 staff across our rapidly growing Africa presence in various locations.

Reporting to the People/Talent Lead(s) and liaising with colleagues across the globe, this role will manage a growing team of ~2-3 professionals in the People function. The HR Senior Manager’s role will be to lead processes and initiatives across multiple HR aspects including, but not limited to recruiting, performance management, training, onboarding/offboarding, policies and compliance, staff satisfaction, etc. This role is both strategic as well as implementation-focused.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to detect and anticipate HR needs to meet Dalberg's growth objectives while ensuring employee well-being.
• Experience in attracting, recruiting, developing, motivating, and retaining talent in a fast-paced culture.
• Excellent understanding of trends, innovations, and best practices in human capital development.
• Strong analytical skills, especially qualitative analysis on human resources.
• Proven ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Mastery of HR/labor law legislation in countries where Dalberg operates in Africa.
• Experience working with and managing HR staff to implement business strategies.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and working with senior management.
• Experience in a strategic position in professional services companies or multinational companies.
• Experience working in Africa and/or other developing contexts.
• Minimum qualifications of a Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 7 years of professional experience, with at least 4 years in an HR-focused role.
• Fluency in English and French.

Relational and Emotional Skills Required

• Empathy and strong communication skills.
• Intercultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Pragmatism to manage the expectations of employees.
• Responsiveness and ability to propose relevant internal developments.
• Sensitivity and discretion in handling information.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and team management skills.

Desired Digital Skills

• Ability to learn and use software packages such as Deltek Maconomy and Talent.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint).
• Knowledge of social media and professional networks.

What You Will Do and How You Will Grow
Key responsibilities include:

Leadership of the People Function

• Build and grow the People function for the Africa region.
• Drive the optimization of business processes in accordance with group policies.

Staff Oversight

• Serve as a resource for staff concerns; implement solutions as appropriate.
• Manage the internal HR ERP system and regional employee information.

HR Compliance

• Ensure policies are aligned with legal requirements.
• Lead engagement with Employer-on-Record providers.
• Ensure quality assurance of timesheets and leave reporting.

Talent Acquisition and Retention

• Create a recruitment and retention strategy.
• Conduct pyramid planning and identify recruitment needs.
• Support the HR Associate in end-to-end recruitment processes.

Performance Management

• Strengthen performance management processes.
• Oversee performance improvement plan processes.

HR Team Management

• Lead and motivate ~2-4 team members in the People function.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial organization.
• A diverse, passionate, and fun team.
• A culture supportive of employee work/life balance.
• Competitive benefits and career development opportunities.

Join Our Team
Your application should be submitted via our Career Center before 24th January 2025 and should include a resume and cover letter.

Dalberg is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Employment in all Dalberg offices is conditional on the candidate having or obtaining the requisite authorization to live and work in that country.