Position Title: Head of People & Culture, Administration

Company/Industry: Steel manufacturing company

Location: Rwamagana

Purpose of the position: The position is required plan, coordinate, and execute tasks and responsibilities within the people and culture, administration, and HSE Department and ensure the smooth running of all the activities related to the people and culture, administration, and OHSE department.

ROLES

 Recruitment

• Create organizational charts based on changes in business and ensure appropriate reporting at the local level
• Collaborate with department heads to develop recruitment plan for the organization and ensure quality talent is available as per the organizational needs
• Develop partnerships with local schools, universities, and training institutions in order to attract the best candidates and develop the organization brand to become an employer of choice
• Track candidate screening process and drive transparency in the recruitment and selection process
• Ensure all new joiners sign contracts and ensure that the orientation and integration process is followed

Performance management and training & development

• Jointly with Group Chief P&C Officer, formulate and implement appropriate policies and procedures to ensure effective performance management and continuous learning; Establish appropriate key performance indicators to measure and evaluate the performance of employees across the organisation
• Conduct training sessions to introduce the system, role of each employee, and guideline
• Lead performance management cycle annually and ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures
• Jointly with Group Chief P&C Officer discuss remuneration and rewards and ensure alignment with performance
• Plan and propose training plan in alignment with employee development and succession plan
• Drive the learning agenda for critical talent (local region) through tools such as Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and Management Development Programs (MDPs) among others
• Partner with external trainers, vendors, industry bodies, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure up-to-date and best quality learning content for the employees

Occupational health, safety, and environment

• Ensure adherence of health and safety policies and procedures by all employees/ workers across the organization
• Ensure proper maintenance, cleanliness, and hygiene of facilities
• Plan / track appropriate training for staff with respect to health and safety and implement necessary initiatives to provide a safe and clean working environment
• Track issues of teams/ employees being frequently non-compliant with safety gear and procedures; Drive action through the HSE stakeholders

 Policies & Procedures

• Formulate P&C and Administration policies, procedures, internal rules, and regulations as per organizational and local region requirement; Share the same with supervisor for review; Communicate the same to stakeholders and track adherence
• Oversee maintenance and cleanliness of office building and factory premises, register, signs and directions, use of company materials, office supplies,

Payroll processing & leave management

• Ensure timely payroll processing and compliance with all government regulations with respect to payroll processing, deductions, benefits payment and provide employees with their respective salary slips
• Review / create salary grid and implementation of the same across the organization
• Coordinate with heads of departments to ensure employees are able avail their annual leaves, create a leave plan, and maintain leave records
• Manage leaves and absenteeism on a daily basis and ensure record of presence and follow up for absentees; Liaise with leaders to develop a plan for employees with significant absenteeism

People management

• Track team performance at an overall and individual level and provide support/ guidance required
• Manage effective resource allocation, enhance the capability quotient of team members and drive higher team engagement through appropriate P&C interventions

REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters in Human Resource Management or any other relevant degree – preferred
• Overall experience of 8+ years in Human Resource Management the steel industry or relevant industry
• Business Understanding:
• Understanding of steel manufacturing industry
• Understanding of people and culture related trends in local country
• Technical knowledge of all functions of People and Culture Management
• Knowledge and skills to manage the administration and plant facilities
• Knowledge with regards to occupational, health and safety, environmental practices as well as laws governing occupational health and safety
• Proficient in local language and English
• Strategic Perspective
• Execution Excellence
• Collaborative Partnerships
• Personal Effectiveness & Credibility
• Leading Teams / Effective Team Management
• Open and honest

Deadline: 1^st April 2021