HR Director CEWA

• Proactive management and steering of all people related matters of our CEWA (Central, East & West Africa)unit, giving guidance to Country Units & Functional teams (including Supply Chain & Production Centres) in accordance with internal and external standards, regulations and guidelines.
• Contribute to a best-in-class future ready HR organization. 

Responsibilities:

• As a member of the CEWA Leadership team, participate in the development of the overall business strategy. 
• Work in close collaboration with the Regional and AME Cluster HR teams to implement the HR frameworks, tools and processes in compliance with global HR frameworks, tools and processes.
• Develop the CEWA people agenda focusing on building capabilities, drive cultural change and strengthen our talent pipeline. 
• Play a key role in driving organization changes in line with the business strategy. The incumbent should have proven experience in organizational design and strong change management capabilities.
• Drive the Potential & Development process and ensure high quality of and implementation of development and succession plans and strategies to strengthen local talent pipeline. 
• Identify the best channels, tools and further improve the recruitment process to identify best fitting candidates. Build internal and external talent pools to reduce time to fill.
• Define and implement Rewards & Recognition strategy to ensure competitive pay/benefits in each of our CUs. Handle expat cases through close collaboration with HR in the home countries and Global Mobility Centre.
• Guiding, motivating and developing the CEWA HR team and by extension the AME HR team staff
• Handle employee grievances and any employee relations matters.
• Act as first point of contact for all HR related questions for all HR team members & the Leadership Team.