People Services Manager

As a People Services Manager you will lead the delivery of professional HR support across the employee lifecycle ensuring seamless and positive employee experience. Youll collaborate with People Partners and departmental leaders to drive compliance operational efficiency and employee engagement. This role reports to the Head of People Services and is based in Gaborone Botswana.

Key Responsibilities:

People Operations:

Lead and oversee transactional HR activities including payroll benefits data management and mobility.
Partner with leaders on budget planning and pay review processes.
Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and systems.
Ensure data integrity and leverage analytics to inform decision-making.

Compliance and Legal:

Maintain up-to-date HR policies and ensure alignment with local legislation.
Support statutory documentation and risk mitigation.
Lead change management initiatives in collaboration with People Partners.

Employee Relations:

Act as the primary HR advisor for complex employee relations matters.
Support recruitment onboarding performance management and absence management.
Collaborate on inclusion and diversity campaigns and provide insights from employee feedback.

Talent Attraction:

Support recruitment efforts including intake meetings shortlisting and interviews.

Team Leadership:

Manage and develop the People Relations Advisors team.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high engagement.
Collaborate across the People Services function to meet strategic goals.

Qualifications :

Degree/Diploma in Human Resources Industrial Relations or related field.
57 years in a generalist HR role with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
Experience in operational environments and matrix organizations.
Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems (e.g. SuccessFactors).

Skills and Attributes

Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Customer-focused with a proactive mindset.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Agile results-oriented and team-spirited.

Background Checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Additional Information :

Who We Are: De Beers Group DBGSS
De Beers Global Sightholder Sales (Pty) Ltd encompasses the aggregation and primary sales arm of the De Beers Group following the transfer of these functions from London to Botswana in 2012/2013. A truly international concern DBGSS is one of the worlds largest suppliers of rough diamonds.
Diamonds are sourced primarily from De Beers wholly owned mining operations in South Africa and Canada and from mines owned and run in partnership with the governments of Botswana and Namibia.
We want our diamonds and our business to make life brilliant for our people our customers and the world around us.
We build partnerships and connect with our people and their communities to make a positive contribution to the wider world. Were constantly developing new ways to make an impact and build a beneficial legacy. We call it Building Forever - its fundamental to our pioneering spirit and the purposeful way we do business.

Our Values:
Put Safety First We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.
Be Passionate We are exhilarated by the product we sell the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.
Pull Together Being united in purpose and action we will turn the diversity of our people skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.
Build Trust We will always listen first then act with openness honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish.
Show we Care The people whose lives we touch their communities nations and the environment we share all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real lasting and makes us proud.
Shape the Future We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time