We are seeking to hire a Senior Strategic Human resources manager who will provide strategic and operational HR leadership for a group of Manufacturing verticals , for a group of companies with several verticals. This role will be reporting to the Group
Chief People Officer
and partnering with senior business leadership to align people strategy with business objectives. The role will drive organizational capability, strengthen leadership effectiveness, oversee talent management and employee engagement, promote labor stability and regulatory compliance, and foster a high-performance culture across
multiple verticals in three African countries
.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic HR & Business Partnering
Translate Manufacturing business priorities into effective people strategies and workforce plans.
Provide strategic HR advice to the CPO and senior Manufacturing leadership.
Oversee workforce planning, organizational design, and HR priorities across Manufacturing operations.
Talent, Leadership & Employee Engagement
Lead talent management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
Drive employee engagement, retention, and performance management.
Build a strong and sustainable talent pipeline for critical Manufacturing roles.
Support leadership capability and internal talent development.
Employee & Labour Relations
Maintain constructive employee and labour relations across Manufacturing operations.
Manage employee relations matters, disciplinary processes, grievances, and workplace issues.
Promote labour stability, employee wellbeing, and a positive workplace culture.
Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, regulations, and Group HR policies.
Organizational Effectiveness & Change
Lead HR support for organizational change, transformation, and business growth initiatives.
Strengthen organizational effectiveness and workforce productivity.
Support the implementation and adoption of Group-wide HR initiatives within the Manufacturing business.
HR Operations & Continuous Improvement
Ensure effective and consistent HR service delivery across Manufacturing operations.
Drive HR process improvement, automation, and effective use of HR technology.
Promote data-driven HR decision-making and accurate HR reporting.
Ensure effective implementation of Group HR policies, systems, and processes.
KEY SUCCESS METRICS
Delivery of Manufacturing people strategy and workforce plans
Workforce productivity and organizational effectiveness
Critical talent retention and succession coverage
Leadership capability and internal talent progression
Employee engagement and retention
Labour stability and effective employee relations
HR compliance and policy adherence
Successful implementation of organizational change initiatives
HR service delivery, process improvement, data accuracy, and system adoption
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Management, or a related field.
Professional certification such as
CIPM, CIPD, SHRM
, or an equivalent HR qualification.
15–20 years
of progressive HR experience, with at least
5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
Proven experience leading HR within a
manufacturing, industrial, multinational, or similarly complex business environment
.
Strong experience in employee and labour relations, talent management, leadership development, workforce planning, and HR governance.
Demonstrated experience partnering with C-suite executives, business leaders, and senior management.
Experience managing HR across multiple locations, sites, or countries is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of Manufacturing workforce dynamics and operational HR requirements.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Strategic HR Leadership & Business Partnering
Commercial Acumen & Business Understanding
Workforce Planning & Talent Management
Leadership Development & Performance Management
Employee & Labour Relations
Change Management & Organizational Effectiveness
Stakeholder Management & Influence
HR Governance & Compliance
HR Operations & Continuous Improvement
HR Technology & Data-Driven Decision-Making
WHAT WE OFFER (EVP)
Competitive Remuneration Package
Diverse Career Opportunities
Continuous Development
High-Performance & Growth Culture