About the Opportunity
This is a new position for Inkomoko, with the
opportunity to join our People & Culture leadership team. The Deputy People & Culture Director will play a
key role in developing and implementing P&C strategies, policies, and
programs in all countries of operation.
Managing a team of People and Culture (P&C)
Managers, S/he will be responsible for overseeing various P&C functions
including countries P&C strategy implementation, workforce planning,
compensation and benefits, performance management, employee relations, P&C
operations, and compliance.
Reporting to the Regional Director of People &
Culture
Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: In
collaboration with the Regional Directors, develop and implement People
& Culture strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business
objectives.
- Workforce Planning: Work
with each country P&C Manager to develop and implement annual
workforce plans inline with business needs
- HR Operations Management: Oversee
all HR operations, including but not limited to employee relations,
payroll, benefits administration, HRIS management, compliance, and policy
development.
- Process Improvement: Continuously
assess P&C processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement
and implement solutions to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
- Leadership Development: Lead,
mentor, and develop a high-performing P&C operations team, providing
guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
- Legal & Compliance: Ensure
compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations, as well as
internal policies and procedures. Conduct regular assessments to identify
areas of potential legal risk and take appropriate action to mitigate
those risks &
- Employee Wellness & Engagement: Drive initiatives to enhance employee wellness,
engagement, satisfaction, and retention, fostering a positive and
inclusive work environment.
- Data Analysis: Utilize
P&C metrics and analytics to track key performance indicators,
identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to support business
objectives.
- Communication: Develop
and maintain effective communication channels with employees at all
levels, ensuring transparency and clarity regarding P&C policies,
programs, and initiatives.
- P&C Budget Management: Develop and manage the HR operations budget, ensuring
efficient allocation of resources and cost-effective options.
Minimum Qualifications
The Deputy P&C Director is a seasoned leader who
comprehends how efficient people operations support business strategy, and will
oversee P&C initiatives across multiple countries to achieve strategic
goals.
For this role, the successful candidate will have
these qualities:
- Bachelor Degree in any other related field, a Master’s degree
or professional HR Certification will be an added advantage
- 8+ years of progressive experience in HR, with at least 5
years in a leadership role overseeing HR operations.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and
regulations within East & West Africa
- Excellent leadership, communication, presentation and
interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate
effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent collaborator – approachable, warm, honest,
transparent, and able to influence others and manage up with confidence
- Proven track record of driving process improvements and
implementing HR initiatives that positively impact the organization.
- Absolute confidentiality, demonstrating high levels of
discretion, professionalism, and responsiveness.
- Has led benefits and compensation management in previous
roles, understands the benchmarks of compensation in East and West Africa
- Experience with HRIS systems and proficiency in data analysis
and reporting.
- Fluent in English, additional proficiency in French will be an
added advantage.
How To Apply