Group Head of HR at Ringier One Africa Media (ROAM)

Your role is to develop and drive the group’s talent strategy in order to build and maintain a high performance team across the group. You are passionate about people and champion the culture. You help to make ROAM an employer of choice by implementing initiatives that foster a challenging work environment where employees are engaged and passionate about what they do.

 

Reporting into: Group CEO

 

• Country HR Managers
• Assistant to the Group Head of HR

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ROAM Africa talent strategy; Operationalize strategies to become a better employer and place to work every single day
• Develop Objectives and Key Results for the HR Teams
• Develop and oversee the performance management process across the group
• Manage, and train a team of strong HR managers
• Support and coach senior leaders across ROAM Africa regarding best HRM practices.
• Ensure company’s Payroll Administration is completed in a timely manner according to set out procedures.
• Ensure risk mitigation throughout employee cycle and labour law compliance across ROAM Africa.
• Recruitment and on-boarding of senior management.
• Coordinate Training and (Management) Development plans and activities for the company. Advice on training opportunities keeping budget restrictions in mind.
• Develop and manage the talent management department budget.
• Build the ROAM employer brand
• Liaise with the Group CEO on any PR and external communication
• Champion ROAM culture and values across the group
• Provide HR advisory services to the executive leadership team
• Provide for HR reporting and undertake other lawful duties as may be assigned by the Group CEO / CFO.

• 8+ years of experience as an HR generalist or management consultant with HR experience in leading organizations
• Bachelors or Masters Degree; 1st quartile graduation scores
• Current IHRM practicing certificate (for Kenya)
• Strong practical understanding and application of different African labour laws
• Passionate and energetic character, wanting to make a true difference
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and an exceptionally well developed results orientation
• Experience in a digital and millennial environment
• Strong EQ, excellent interpersonal abilities; must love working with people and be able to handle difficult conversations effectively
• Experience managing remote teams
• Demonstrate strong abilities as an organizer, relationship builder, negotiator, problem solver and public speaker.
• Experience with Payspace an added value