Regional HR Business Partner, Eastern and Western Africa

Job Description

This position can be posted in Kenya, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Ethiopia or Senegal.  Having work authorization for the location where it sits is mandatory. 

Please submit a cover letter with your resume describing your interest in this position and how you meet the requirements.

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.

HR Business Partners at PATH are a global team of elite professionals who work in a coordinated effort to facilitate the HR programs and initiatives in their areas of responsibility. These roles advance PATH's mission through the legal and effective delivery of HR systems and by managing global HR initiatives.

This HR Business Partner role will report to the Global HR Business Partner located in Seattle, WA and support the employees in the Eastern and Western Africa region. Specific responsibilities include partnering with organizational leadership to ensure PATH can deliver on its mission by:

• Building and implementing a regional talent management strategy and recruiting new talent for program and support positions
• Managing the on-boarding experience for new employees
• Supporting the corporate performance management system
• Consulting with employees and managers on employee relations issues and facilitating appropriate procedure is followed in alignment with organizational standards and local labor law
• Ensuring that hiring and employment practices are in compliance with organizational and local standards
• Recommending, managing and conducting training on topics ranging from HR policies and procedures to professional and leadership skill development

Required Skills

• 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
• Ability to move initiatives forward and communicate effectively while managing multiple constituencies
• Ability to write professional policies and procedures in English
• Interpersonal, organizational planning and analytical skills
• Fluency in French

Required Experience

College degree plus minimum of seven years' HR generalist work experience. Recruiting experience preferred. Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations preferred.

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Location:Nairobi, Addis, Kigali or Dar, , Tanzania

Position Type:Full-Time/Regular

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