Path recruits 01 Regional HR Business Partner, West and Central Africa

Job Description

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

HR Business Partners at PATH work in a coordinated effort to implement PATH’s people strategy and facilitate the delivery of innovative HR practices. These roles advance PATH’s mission through effective partnering with leaders and staff and leveraging HR expertise to influence business decisions in their regions.

This HR Business Partner role will report to the HR Director, Africa, and will support PATH teams in the West and Central Africa region.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and implementing established HR strategies, policies, and practices.
• Guides and supports employees and managers across the employee life cycle.
• Consults with employees and managers on employee relations issues and facilitates appropriate procedure is followed in alignment with organizational standards and local labor law
• Provides consultation to managers on talent development, performance management, employee relations and labor law compliance.
• Serves as local and regional point of contact for compensation and benefits, participates in policy development and implementation,
• Serves as point of contact with local legal counsels and benefits providers with oversight from HR Director, Africa.
• Compiles and shares HR metrics and market data.
• Performs transactional duties where needed.
• Supervise HR staff and oversee work in multiple countries
• Implement and reinforce PATH risk and compliance strategy and practices.
• Ensures that hiring and employment practices follow organizational and local standards
• Recommends, manages, and conducts training on topics ranging from HR policies and procedures to professional and leadership skill development
• Manage a team of regional HR generalists.
• Contribute to building a shared understanding and commitment to making PATH more diverse, equitable and inclusive in the region.
• Co-create a culture where feedback, open and honest communication is expected and rewarded

Required Experience

• College degree plus minimum of ten years’ HR work experience.
• A track record of bringing a solution-oriented approach to working with clients to address the wide range of challenges required in a HRBP role including talent management, leadership and employee coaching, employee relations and training and development
• Demonstrated skills building and managing strong partnerships with program teams and serving as a strategic advisor on HR matters in the region
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage the uniquely differentiated HR role while working effectively in a client team environment
• Demonstrated effectiveness working efficiently, productively, and with urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Proven group facilitation skills
• Cultural agility
• Ability to move initiatives forward and communicate effectively while managing multiple constituencies
• Ability to write professional policies and procedures in English and French.
• Interpersonal, organizational planning and analytical skills

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment.

PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Closing date : 23 December 2021