Job Description HR People Partner:

As an HR People Partner you will be at the heart of our people experienceempowering leaders supporting employees and bringing HR initiatives to life where they matter most: on the this role you will be an advisor to People Leaders and employees on local HR topics providing coaching and support on a regular basis and offering expert guidance on employee relations compliance with local laws and policies workforce planning and change initiatives. Your work will directly shape a positive inclusive and safe workplace culture while enabling People Leaders to lead with confidence and clarity. With a strong focus on proactive support and problem-solving youll ensure our people feel heard supported and set up for success every day.

This role will serve as HR People partner for several countries within SSA including country hat responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

People Leader Empowerment

• Enable People Leaders to solve problems by leveraging central tools and HR standards.

• Coach and support People Leaders for complex issues.

• Partner with People Leaders to promote an inclusive safety-first culture.

• Participate with local leadership teams as HR representative and advise on HR related matters.

Employee Experience Focus

• Foster a positive culture by embedding GEV values in local HR initiatives; focus on enhancing engagement and the overall employee experience.

• Represent the employee voice by sharing employee insights and people data with HRBPs and People Leaders.

• Guide requests through appropriate self-service channels while educating employees on new ways of working.

• Liase with onsite/in country POps to help resolve complex Tier 1 queries requiring business direction

Local Support & Employee Relations

• Act as the local HR expert to People Leaders HRBP and COEs.

• Proactively manage employee relations issues and address everyday grievance matters to minimize the escalation of issues

• Collaborate with the COEs to resolve sensitive matters ( a corrective action post an investigation analysis of ER cases to develop appropriate actions).

• Advise and support labor relations/unions and works councils activities / issues (e.g. wage/contract negotiations) and conduct work that requires local expertise or onsite presence (legal / regulatory or market / community)

• Ensure compliance and enforcement of local regulations/laws/policies while providing people leaders with the appropriate level of support needed for effective decision-making

HR Strategy &HR Process Activation

• Own the local employee experience by executing the workforce and talent agenda established by HRBPs.

• Support local HR projects and change initiatives with on-the-ground expertise.

• Execute and support People Leaders and employees with various HR initiatives across the talent lifecycle including culture and new HR process introductions.

• Provide inputs to decisions within the HR discipline ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements based on local knowledge and expertise.

Employee Engagement & Psychological Risks

• Employee Engagement is People leader lead. The HR People Partner will support employee engagement initiatives locally by:

• Serving as a liaison between employees and HRBPs to relay feedback and suggestions

• Supporting People Leaders in implementing engagement strategies within their teams

• Coaching People Leaders on creating an engaging work environment

• HR People Partners will identify and mitigate psychosocial risks within their client groups and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement programs to address those risks.

Central point of contact for GEV standardization emergency needs & building HR community in the country

• Lead team through emergency situations and report.

• Act as liaison between business units and COE/global teams providing guidance on requirements for local activation in country.

• Ensure consistent implementation of HR policies within business segments.

• Drive cross-business collaboration on key initiatives.

• Build GEV HR community in country.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in Human Resources function with responsibilities such as recruiting training compensation benefits employee development or performance management

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment

• Extensive understanding and knowledge of local labor laws and government requirements with demonstrated experience in application of HR policies

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational & documentation skills

• Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity compliance & confidentiality

• Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement