HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

IDENAU, LIMBE
Posted 2 years ago

The successful Human Resources Director will provide leadership and HR functional expertise to assigned business units and to drive the American Beverage Company’s people strategy. This person will be responsible for influencing senior leaders (COO and Directors) in effectively supporting behavior change within 2 client groups.

A Human Resources Director in this role will possess strong organizational abilities; keen attention to detail; ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a very dynamic and often unpredictable environment; demonstrate high levels of executive confidentiality; be able to effectively lead change projects (including those with large scale/scope) and have strong project management skills.
The ideal candidate will bring 10 or more years of HR management experience, supporting both exempt and non-exempt employee groups, within a very rapidly changing environment. They will have the ability to gain the confidence of and influence senior leaders within the organization. They will have a developed competency around navigating HR analytics, and creating fact-based presentations, with the intention to affect change. While strategic in nature and level of interaction, this role will also be responsible for some tactical responsibilities, for example extracting data and performing ad hoc reporting and managing employee relations issues.
Responsibilities:
  • Key partner for business unit leaders by ensuring the business has the most effective people organization to deliver the business strategy.
  • Implement and apply HR processes, policies and standards in a way that fits the local legislative and cultural environment.
  • Recommend and champion change to policy and procedures where necessary.
  • Partner with department leaders to improve and offer performance development advice and consultation, career development progression solutions, and build reward strategies.
  • Collaborate with the Compensation, Benefits, HR Business Partners, Coaching & Capability and recruiting teams to ensure the business attracts, motivates, develops and retains great talent through effective Recruiting, Talent Development, Employee Engagement and Performance Management.
  • Diagnose employee concerns and collective relationships between the business and its people; ensure relationships are healthy, open, and collaborative through appropriate communication strategies and management behavior.
  • Independently investigates employee issues and brings to resolution.
  • Champion and influence the development of high performing teams and build a positive business culture.
  • Fluent in the organizational concepts and dynamics of change – understand how organizational capability can deliver business strategy growth agenda.
  • Acts as a coach and source of advice on performance and development issues – intervening where necessary to improve management and team effectiveness.
  • Implement business unit initiatives in the areas such as organization development, reward, and talent management to support all the above.

Behavioral Competencies:

Thought Leadership:
  • Partner with business leaders to provide relevant people solutions to business challenges
  • Demonstrate courage through candid conversations and constructive contention
  • Contribute insight to strategic planning and decision-making processes
Business Knowledge:
  • Understand commercial landscape & operating dynamics – know how we create value
  • Comprehend various management tools (e.g. P&L, scorecards, etc.)
  • Understand various route(s)-to-market and customer agreements
Talent Champion:
  • Challenge and support leadership to realize full talent potential of employees
  • Create and execute meaningful professional development plans
  • Build bench strength for future – identify appropriate roles based on talent fit
Human Resources Proficiency:
  • Command a working knowledge of latest HR practices & processes
  • Pragmatic management of employee relations & compliance matters
  • Demonstrate ability to provide insights & applicability on HR best practices
Analytical Rigor & Problem Solving:
  • Differentiate root cause from symptoms to drive issue resolution activities
  • Develop working hypotheses based on situational knowledge
  • Perform necessary data collection & analytical assessments
Leader as Coach:
  • Provides candid feedback about performance, development needs and progress
  • Demonstrate emotional intelligence and environmental awareness
  • Establishes measurable development plans & monitors achievement and growth of talent

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in human resources

Company Overview & EEO Statement

American Beverage Company SARL. is a leading beverage company in Cameroon with headquarters in Idenau, Limbe. With a projected annual revenue in excess of 2.5 billion CFA, ABC is on track to hold leadership positions in premium mineral water in Cameroon.

The Company maintains a formidable distribution network that enables its portfolio of more than 1500 owned, licensed and partners eager to make its brands available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages.

We crafted an unrivaled and solid benefits for you: We value our people and they are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired, and appreciated at work.

American Beverage Company SARL (ABC). is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. ABC recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or any other status protected by law. EOE

Additional Requirements:

Each Candidates must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen.


 
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