HR Lead, Southern Africa
Core
Own the full people agenda across Southern Africa, partnering with country and regional managers to build and safeguard teams bringing affordable solar energy to millions of off-grid households.
Role type
Senior HR Lead (Regional)
Builds
Regional HR capability, bench strength, and succession plans across five jurisdictions.
Domain
Renewable Energy / Solar / Southern Africa
Required skills
Strategic HR planning, Talent acquisition, Employee relations, Performance management, HR operations, Payroll management, Compliance management, Team leadership, Data analytics, Change management
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Zambian and South African employment law, Portuguese or French language skills, Experience with HiBob and Pinpoint, Experience in high-volume field-based environments
Technologies
HiBob, Pinpoint, AI tools
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the in-country HR team across five markets; Own talent acquisition end-to-end; Drive inclusive hiring practices; Deliver an onboarding experience; Foster inclusion, belonging, and engagement; Build a culture of learning; Raise the quality of performance management; Act as the senior employee relations authority; Safeguard health, safety, and statutory compliance; Own the region's talent agenda; Strengthen HR operations, payroll, and analytics; Make offboarding a priority; Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
