General Manager, Head: HR Business Partnering

ABOUT THE COMPANY Airtel Networks Limited is a leading telecommunications services provider with headquarters in Lagos, the commercial nerve-centre of Nigeria. The telco ranks amongst the top three mobile service providers in terms of subscribers with a customer base of more than 50 million as at December, 2019. The company's product offerings include 2G, 3G and 4G wireless services, mobile commerce, Home Broadband and enterprise services. Airtel Networks Limited is a subsidiary of Airtel Africa Plc, a Pan-African telecommunications company with operations in 14 countries across Africa. Airtel Africa is driven by the vision of providing affordable and innovative mobile services to all and is supported in pursuing this vision by its largest shareholder, Bharti Airtel. Its product offerings include 2G, 3G and 4G wireless voice and data services and mobile commerce through ‘Airtel Money’. Airtel Africa had over 110 million customers across its operations at the end of March, 2020.

Airtel Networks Limited is intensely interested and committed to supporting laudable causes through its Corporate Social Investment initiatives in Nigeria. Leveraging on its award-winning Touching Lives programme, Adopt-a-School initiative and Employee Volunteer Scheme, it has invested both financial and material resources to assist many communities as well as uplift underprivileged people across Nigeria. Its various CSR initiatives have directly and indirectly impacted Nigerians in the various communities where it operates. JOB SUMMARY Qualifications  12–15+ years HR experience with at least 5 years in senior HRBP leadership roles, preferably worked in an entrepreneurial company. Strong commercial acumen and leadership experience. Experience working with organizational leaders to define and execute HR strategies linked to organizational goalsSolid problem-solving and business acumen skills Proven organizational development, performance management and employee relations skills Must demonstrate interpersonal savvy with the ability to maneuver through complex situations effectively while building constructive relationships Ability to build partnerships in a matrix organizational environment along with providing coaching/counseling to all levels within the organization RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic HR LeadershipDevelop and implement HRBP strategies aligned with overall business goals. Serve as a trusted advisor to Functional Heads on people, culture, and organizational matters. Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and talent strategies. Drive change management initiatives during business transformation.Effective Business PartneringPartner with business leaders to understand priorities and translate them into people solutions. Provide guidance on organizational design, restructuring, and capability building. Ensure HR interventions support productivity, growth, and operational excellence. Consult with function Head in promoting best fit HR value propositionEffective Headcount Management and Talent ManagementEnsure efficient and effective headcount manpower planning in line with functional strategic planChampion the identification and deployment of talent in function of primary assignment Faclitate the Performance Management process within function of primary assignment Continuously Improved Employee EngagementFacilitate best fit Organisational Development interventions in area of Functional assignment (Skip Level Meetings, Town Hall Meetings, Spot Bonus awards and other R & R initiatives)  Implement Culture Change processes Act as employee champion in respective functional area/region Employee RelationsFoster a high-performance, inclusive, and engaged workplace culture. Resolve complex employee relations matters and ensure fair HR practices. Champion employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives. HR Governance & ComplianceEnsure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and HR governance standards. Manage HR risks and provide sound recommendations to leadership.  Use HR analytics and insights for decision-making. Manage and coordinate all HR Risk and Audit investigation reporting to closure.Team LeadershipLead and develop the HRBP team to deliver high-quality HR support. Build capability within the HR function through coaching and mentoring. Drive continuous improvement in HR service delivery.HR Information ManagementAI/Digital transformation experience Manage organizational organogram structures and approved Headcount in line with Annual Operating plan (AOP). Conduct trends and report analysis on various HR indices.  REQUIRED SKILLS Organize and manage recruitment campaigns, Employee relations and consultations, Human resource and personnel development REQUIRED EDUCATION Diploma, Associate's degree

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