HR Manager Sub Sahara Africa

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributes to optimize the HR organization and HR processes & procedure in the SSA Region
• Supports in reviewing/updating and implementing Policies and Procedures for the region, in alignment with corporate and Regional guidelines. 
• Takes the lead on development of local policies and procedures for the Sub Saharan (SSA) entity where required. Aligns these with local management
• Manages and coordinates HR functions and activities in the SSA region in alignment with the regional MDs
• Interact with local MDs and MEA HR to develop local HR strategies that support and complement business strategies
• Responsible for workforce planning, staffing, recruiting and onboarding of all staff in Evonik Africa
• Implements performance management and talent development. Responsible for the implementation of any  skills development  plans for employees.
• Supports EMEA  HR during job grading and salary band alignment across the SSA.
• Providing SSA annual salary and bonus calculation proposals
• Responsible for employment contracts, offer letters, job descriptions and local legislations of SSA region.
• Co-ordinating and assisting employees on Medical Aid Issues/Co-ordinating Pension Fund issues/ Serve on Pension Fund Committee for SSA
• Overarching responsibility of the management of labour/employee/industrial relations within the SSA region, together with local management and any external supporting parties. 
• Management on any disciplinary topics which might arise within SSA, through to completion.
• Fulfilling required HR related administrative elements on HR platforms and tools. 

REQUIREMENTS

• University (First degree), preferred HR or related subject
• Minimum 5 years of HR Generalist experience in SSA (Sub Sahara Africa)
• Experience in multinational/corporate organization
• Knowledge of BBBEE
• HR ERP systems knowledge, Workday knowledge is preferred
• Proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft office including but not limited to Power point, excel
• Flexibility to travel between Durban and Midrand
• Fluent in English. Zulu, Afrikaans' or any other local languages are preferred
• Clear and effective verbal communications skills.  
• Ability to provide technical guidance when required on developing, monitoring, interpreting and understanding policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.
• Proven ability to manage skills development within organizations. 
• Proven ability to ensure compliance, both internal and as per country legislation within organizations. 

Your Application
 

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com. 

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

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