Manager, Resourcing and Partnering at T2 (Formerly 9Mobile)

Job Summary

• Responsible for driving business performance through people strategy by aligning business objectives with line management employees and in designated business units.
• Act as employee champion, change agent, and advisor to management on human resource-related issues, implementing talent acquisition strategies to identify, attract and hire key talent to meet the workforce needs of EMTS.

Principal Functions   
Tactical:

• Act as a liaison for employees and managers, focusing on supporting and implementing people team programs, provide guidance and support on people processes, procedures and initiatives.
• Support the implementation of Technical experience programs and initiatives through execution including retention strategies, performance management, recognition and reward, culture and connection, onboarding, career development and advancement.
• Guide the business areas in capturing their workforce needs and collaborate with the OD to develop annual workforce plans.
• Collect qualitative feedback that assists the broader Technical Experience team in delivering both exceptional partner and employee experiences
• Work with HR Management and COEs to manage communication and engagement especially with regards to change, providing clarity and transparency.
• Anticipate emerging talent requirements and proactively develop solutions to meet them to manage critical talent shortages.
• Support partner Technical and future management structure for engineers to nurture a culture that rewards growth in critical skills, competencies and delivery
• Connect the technical team to learning and growth opportunities, amplify learning and development strategies and communications.
• Drive HR initiatives i.e. on-boarding, recognition, action-planning, coaching, e-learning etc. in assigned areas.
• Maintain strategic alliances with recruitment agencies, professional bodies and education institutions to facilitate efficient sourcing of talent requirements
• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute effective talent attraction strategies using assessment centers and other tools that delivers top quality talent aligned with company's values.
• Work closely with business leadership to determine workforce planning, talent development strategies with a focus on high quality, cost effectiveness and timely execution.
• Develop and execute a competitive talent strategy that will ensure that the business attracts and hires the top-most talent in the industry.
• Coordinate the activities involved in effectively and efficiently sourcing for qualified internal and external applicants e.g. advertisements, job fairs etc.
• Review, consults and makes recommendations to business leaders regarding various HR related matters such as: performance management, leave of absence, promotions, terminations, job evaluation, performance and salary reviews.

Operational:

• Keep track of workforce changes within assigned areas and provide inputs for monthly headcount reporting.
• Support planning and goal setting for every performance year in designated business units. Manage the year end reviews as well as manage compliance to agreed timelines.
• Develop, review and analyze cost effective strategies aimed at providing EMTS with the right number and quality of staff.
• Ensure efficient and timely scheduling and conduct of recruitment interviews.
• Coordinate the preparation of employment/offer letters, obtain necessary approval and issue to successful candidates.
• Prepare and submit periodic management reports on the activities of the team for management decision making.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Resourcing and Business partnerin

Educational Requirements       

• First degree (Bachelor's Degree/HND) from a recognized Institution.

Experience,Skills & Competencies:   

• Six (6) to Eight (8) years work experience with at least three (3) years at supervisory level.
• Minimum of four (4) year experience in an HR environment.
• Ability to demonstrate proactivity/initiative, creative problem solving, critical thinking, execution focus
• Strong sense of business acumen, ethics and ability to appropriately handle confidential information and demonstrate a solid understanding of Human Resources Management Processes, Culture and Performance Management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and interface with Senior Management team.
• Ability to create effective working partnerships with key stakeholders that enable effective execution.
• Strong interest in leveraging data to inform decisions.
• Experience in a challenging, changing, complex business environment with a special focus on diversity and inclusion.
• Experience in coaching/mentoring employees and management through moderately complex issues.
• Knowledge of country employment laws and regulations.