Job Title: People Business Partner (HR Jobs)
Organisation: Ericsson
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.
Job Summary: We are now looking for a People Business Partner to ensure the organizational unit attracts and develops the best talent in the industry. You can achieve this by having a deep understanding of the market, industry, and trends, maintaining industrial and employee relations, implementing People processes, tools, programs, practices, strategies, and solutions, ensuring compliance and advising and supporting line managers and Hub Lead on people-related challenges.
This position will be reporting to the People Lead East Africa and will be responsible to manage People Operations for Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Niger, Ethiopia, Malawi.
Market Area Europe, Middle East and Africa People are an upbeat & dynamic team with infinite opportunities for growth and innovation. We are a team with varied strengths operating on local, regional, and functional levels. We play a pivotal role in supporting our people & leaders in driving responsible business.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Own the relationship with managers and employees in assigned countries and be an active member of the Country Leadership Team.
- Act as the end-to-end accountable representative and ambassador of the People Function toward Cluster Heads.
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws and global directives.
- Drive People processes, tools, programs, practices, strategies, and solutions within an organizational unit, geography, or Subject Matter Expert area, in close cooperation with line management, Domain People Business Partners, Customer Unit/Common Function People Business Partners, Subject Matter Experts, and Global People Services.
- Facilitate local execution of organizational change initiatives and programs.
- Provide feedback to Country Managers, Customer Units, Common Functions, Domain Heads of People, and Subject Matter Experts on significant local operational issues that may influence strategic decisions.
- Maintain a strong understanding of local industry dynamics and trends, and share insights with stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts to support the development of change programs and reinforce Ericsson’s positioning as an attractive local employer.
- Maintain the industrial and employee relations environment and foster relationships with local stakeholders to ensure compliance.
- Advise and support line managers and People Business Partners (across Customer Units, Common Functions, and Domains) on people-related challenges, problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Execute both global and local People processes across SME areas such as Recruiting, Talent Management, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, People Planning & Analytics, and People Services.
- Support and co-lead employee engagement initiatives within the country.
- Ensure effective local partner management and compliance.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrable experience in Human Resources/People Function.
- Human Resources and Disciplines Knowledge
- Excellent analytical and presentation skills, Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent articulation and communication skills, persuading & influencing, proactive, delivering results & able to work in tight deadlines.
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management
- Fluency in French is a plus
- Prior experience in Telecom or ICT industry, is a plus.
- The position can be located either in Uganda or Rwanda.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60