Head of Human Resources - Harare,Zimbabwe

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To ensure execution of all HR related policies and procedures
Responsible for the execution of Group HR Strategy into country specific goals from a benefits and administration perspective.
Ensure accurate upkeep of all employees related information on the system
Broad based HR management for area of responsibility – including recruitment, employee relations, well-being, industrial relations, training and development, separations, administration and knowledge management
Obtaining buy-in and commitment from relevant internal and external stakeholders through networking and consultation
Ongoing communication and expert advice to motivate change, add value and improve productivity
Ensures that the Human Resources function contributes in its entirety to the Companys long term business strategy by adding real business value, contributing strategic information, and providing report back
Ensures that channels of communication are maintained with executive/senior staff by attending regular meetings to discuss topical issues, share ideas and develop teamwork, coordination and cooperation for the benefit of the function
Develops, coordinates and facilitates interaction between applicable functions by integrating all Human Resources information, ensuring a consistent message is provided
Consults regularly with senior staff from other functions to achieve outcomes favourable to the discipline or the resolution of issues that affect the Human Resources discipline or its people and to enhance the image e.g., acts as the custodian for company ethics code
Implements relevant Human Resources policies and procedures by adhering to documentation standards and requirements
Manages the effective alignment and integration of all Human Resources processes and systems, develops appropriate management reporting systems and ensures that the necessary service levels and efficiencies are met
Operate as part of the management team and effectively contribute towards success
Continuously engaging with the Group HR Team on Strategy, Systems and Processes that will impact the business
Manage the Human Resources operational function in all general aspects related to administration and reporting, in collaboration with and alignment to Group services where applicable, i.e., legal, logistics, marketing, finance, IT, HR, HSE
Contribute towards maintaining and cost saving initiatives of the approved HR budget at Operational level.
Play an active role in driving an organisational culture that contributes and reflects a conducive and inclusive working environment to all employees at Operational level at the company.
Effective people management - recruitment, succession, training and development, performance management, discipline
Ensuring proper governance and compliance in alignment to Legal and Company policies, regulations and processes
Comply to Human Resource standards such as continuous performance appraisals
Act as ambassador for the Company
Build effective relations with all stakeholders and mange stakeholder interface.

Key Skills
At least 3 years relevant HR generalist experience at managerial level and 4 - 5 years prior experience.
Must have led and developed a team
Must be familiar with KPIs, psychometric testing, ISOs, and ensuring best practice
Must be used to hiring and locating the best talent in the market
Enhanced emotional intelligence, especially in the areas of business decision making, social responsibility, emotional independence, and flexibility
Ability to deal with ambiguity
Sound knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the value chain and business processes.