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HR Manager, West Africa
About this role
The role acts as a trusted HR partner for managers and staff, delivering practical, business-focused HR advice and building strong stakeholder relationships. It involves setting up and maintaining HR policies and procedures for the region, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance and alignment with company standards and international best practices. The position oversees day-to-day HR needs (payroll, leave, hires and departures, promotions) to provide cost-effective, timely services, and tracks HR KPIs aligned with business goals. Responsibilities include developing manpower and recruitment plans, implementing talent management and development frameworks, managing employee relations and reward systems, guiding senior management on HR matters, and driving HR system improvements and ERP/HR automation. The role also requires staying updated on regional labour regulations, ensuring QHSSE compliance, coaching and managing a team, and setting performance goals for direct reports."
What you would do
- Provide practical HR advice to managers and staff
- Develop and implement regional HR policies and procedures
- Oversee payroll, leave, hires, separations, and promotions
- Monitor and report HR KPIs aligned with business strategy
- Develop manpower and recruitment plans to attract talent
- Lead talent management and development initiatives
- Design and implement employee relations, rewards, and recognition programs
- Advise senior management on HR matters including recruitment and succession planning
- Lead training needs analysis and deliver development interventions
- Support ERP/HR system implementation and HR process automation
What they are asking for
- Experience in a senior HR role within a multi-site or regional context
- Strong understanding of local labour regulations and regional HR best practices
- Proven ability to align HR strategies with business objectives
- Experience in managing payroll, performance management, and employee relations
- Leadership experience with coaching and developing a team
- Knowledge of ERP/HR systems and HR data analytics
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent)
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