Project Apollo is a Founders Factory Africa venture that democratises access to lifesaving medical devices by removing the burden of ownership.
Currently, Africa’s average per capita spend on medical equipment is just under $10, a fraction of the global average of $77. In Nigeria, it’s just $0.90. Project Apollo is built on the belief that every healt...
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We are looking for an operationally focused, relentlessly driven star to lead our People. This is a high-impact role for someone who loves challenges.
You will be laser focused on motivating and retaining our best staff, and will work to ensure that our service delivery positively impacts all staff.
The ideal candidate comes from a strong commercial background.
You may have retail, operations, or consulting experiences, with a strong track record managing organizations and people in very fast-paced environments.
You are energetic, tireless, relentless, and you are comfortable dealing with people of all backgrounds.
Responsibilities
Design HR strategy in alignment of organizational objectives and ensure measurable indicators to ascertain the value of HR role in organizational strategy implementation
Ensure top-notch global People service delivery. This means ensuring that all processes that touch employee needs are running smoothly. This includes all aspects of the employee life cycle, including contracting, employee on-boarding, payroll, benefits management, office administration, administration of off-site spaces, employee engagement, staff retention and career progression
Execute on a data-driven approach across all People activities. It is your responsibility to ensure you and your team are leveraging all available data to drive decision-making
Align company processes and policies with best practices and employment/labour regulations in all countries of operation
Execute on performance and talent management initiatives and resource planning
Lead all investigations, meetings, and reviews related to any disciplinary issues of gross misconduct or gross negligence, as well as any appeals or grievances
Lead the development and implementation of the workforce plan; provide input and support for staffing decisions
Track and monitor HR metrics in line with HR strategy; deploy appropriate interventions where required
Work with staff, managers, and executives to develop and implement employee wellness initiatives and strategies
Build and strengthen staff competencies through appropriate learning and development interventions
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business or other related field
Relevant Professional Certification
At least 5 years' active HR experience, including within leadership roles and for rapidly scaling companies - across operational and project managerial capacities
Strong analytical and data driven thinker, ideally with previous experience in commercial and operational areas
Self-starter; highly driven individual that will take ownership from the get-go and proactively look for improvement
Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to work with a very diverse workforce
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical problem solving and strategic thinking skills
High integrity with zero tolerance for any unethical business practice