Mastercard Foundation Regional Director - People & Culture Jobs in Kenya
Mastercard Foundation Regional Director - People & Culture Jobs in Kenya
Mastercard Foundation is looking for a senior HR professional to serve as a strategic business partner, working directly with leaders and staff across the Continent.
The focus is to provide hands-on operational HR support to regional and country teams while assessing the need for resources and HR capacity building going forward.
To achieve your mandate, you will lead a team of HR professionals located in Toronto, Canada and in Africa, ensuring coherent and leading-edge practices, participating in the development of P&C and business-related initiatives and implementing them at a country and local level.
The successful candidate will be a strong HR Generalist with the demonstrated ability to build up an HR function, establish and nurture effective relationships and to oversee the full range of HR activities including talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations and change management.
We are looking for an individual who is results-oriented, agile, creative and a team player to work in an environment characterized by expansion and growth.
Responsibilities
Establish a Human Resources function in Africa in close collaboration with the People & Culture Team
Serve as an HR Business Partner working with executives and senior leaders to advance the goals of the organization from a People and Culture perspective
Support a performance-driven culture with a focus on our human capital – talent management, coaching and mentoring, business partnering to enable and motivate teams
Recommend, design and implement new approaches and initiatives to support Foundation objectives
Ensure the continued development of great HR practices in line with business goals
Partner with our Talent Acquisition team to help recruit, develop, retain and engage high potential and high performing team members
Develop great relationships with our employees at all levels to support a high level of employee engagement
Leverage your networks and experience to bring new ideas and best practice to the fore as we design the future
Qualifications
Post Graduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field and/or a combination of relevant experience and education
15+ years of progressive HR experience serving in
strategically focused roles.
Senior level experience as a Human Resources Business Partner is a must. Global experience is an asset.
Minimum 7 years of experience leading and managing a team with the proven ability to motivate and energize others
Extensive knowledge of employment legislation and best practices across Africa with a strong professional network. Good knowledge of immigration and relocation practices.
Willingness to take initiative, “roll up one’s sleeves”, move with urgency, persistence and speed, and thrive in a fast-paced environment of high demand and change
Able to navigate a complex organization in transition, bringing a flexible attitude and a growth mindset
Able to bring creative new approaches and diverse solutions. Willing to take calculated risks to influence the adoption of fresh ideas and approaches
Strong employee focus with superior collaboration and interpersonal skills
Sound business acumen
Well-developed analytical, conceptual and strategic-thinking skills
Strong judgement, consulting, facilitation and negotiation skills
Comfortable with all forms of technology
Able to travel across Africa and internationally
Fluent in French, both verbal and written, would be preferred
Benefits
A values-driven organization with a compelling mission
An opportunity to pursue your passion to have impact on the lives of others
A chance to build a new People and Culture function on the Continent and make your mark as an HR professional
Small collaborative teams where you can influence the direction of the organization
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Professional and personal learning opportunities supported by the Foundation.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 15th September 2019
For more information and job application details, see; Mastercard Foundation Regional Director - People & Culture Jobs in Kenya
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