Main Purpose:
Responsible for provision of full human resources services to all Trafigura entities in the African Region.
Ensuring smooth tactical deployment of Global policies & processes, with input in design thereof (e.g. Talent Management &/or Performance Management &/or Recruitment, Benefits initiatives...). Partnering with local GMs and providing technical HR expertise to local HR to promote on-going knowledge and skill development, and global team spirit. Consolidation of regional HR data and performance metrics for measuring effectiveness of HR initiatives and function in driving organizational performance.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge and experience with unions and unionised work force, in an operations environment.
Suitable candidates should hold a university degree in HRM and a minimum of 7 years experience, in both corporate White collar HR and Unionised Blue collar workforce.
Knowledge of Human Resources related programs, processes, tools, policies and guidelines and their application to complex organizational issues.
Knowledge of organizational concepts, including: team management, organizational design, resource utilization and workforce planning.
Proven experience in dealing with HR matters related to acquisitions and its derived components for the HR function (e.g. experience in due diligence, restructuring, among others).
Union Negotiations and Substantiative agreements.
Recruitment plays a critical role in the hiring process, needing outstanding communication skills to engage with individuals from a range of backgrounds. You should be confident in clearly communicating complex information and requirements to hiring managers and potential candidates.Computer Skills (MS Office)
- African countries experience
- Advanced Union Negotiating skills
- Blue collar, operations and unionised work force experience
- Ability to manage stressful situations.
- Ability to hold interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Logical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Numeric & Analytical skills
- Fluent in English written and verbal.
- Ability to maintain records and perform clerical work.
Key Responsibilities
- Take hands on approach in the development and improvement of HR in new and existing countries.
- Plans, develops and coordinates HR initiatives in support of business goals as instructed by GMs.
- Adapts global HR initiatives as necessary to local organization needs within defined boundaries, and assists local management in implementing by effectively communicating on goals and implications.
- Provides strategic business partner (part of local leadership team), and field employee/labour relations support to local businesses in region.
- Drive strategic people initiatives and programs through the organization and mobilize the management team to excel in the successful execution of people strategy.
- Interprets and communicates business needs, and identifies or assists in crafting appropriate solutions to meet needs, within framework of Trafigura global HR initiatives.
- Promote harmonious and business effective relations with the Trade Unions and employees generally.
- Provides defined metrics for measuring effectiveness of HR programs in driving organizational performance and containing costs.
- Effectively Liaises with other HR teams to minimise of duplication of efforts and maximise alignment and mutual support, ensuring always the Trafigura way /Global Policy Processes.
Key Relationships and Department Overview:
Key Relationships
- Internal – Local HR and GMs
- External - Trade Unions, Labor Offices, Recruitment agencies; Immigration authorities; Mobilty specialists.