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Transforming teaching, learning, and leadership in every classroom on the African continent through accredited higher education and a mobile app offering self-paced, bite-sized modules for teachers' professional development
Instill Education is on a mission to transform teaching, learning, and leadership in every classroom on the African continent. We believe that our teachers and school leaders are the greatest levers for change in the education system. We recently became an accredited higher education institution in South Africa and launched a game-changing mobile app that offers self-paced, bite-sized modules to help teachers in their professional development journey. More than 50,000 teachers in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria have already enrolled on our professional development modules and joined a pan-African community of peers and experts who provide support and feedback along the way.
We are hiring a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our team in West Africa, as well as ensure integration with the wider institution spread across the continent.
What makes you a great candidate?
You are ambitious, hungry to learn, and have a deep passion for education. You want to work in a fast-paced business environment and grow with a young organisation that seeks to change the face of education across the African continent. You want to learn how a start-up works by getting your hands dirty and getting involved in every aspect of the business. You are excited by the challenge of immersing yourself in new contexts and tackling complex problems. You are not afraid of failure and are driven to improve through robust, data-driven decision-making and feedback. When evaluating your candidacy, we will look for the following:
Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion
Ambition to take ownership of challenges and grow with the business
Exceptional critical thinker with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated passion for educational development, and closing educational equity gaps, and are strongly aligned with our vision, mission, and values
What does the role entail?
As the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) in West Africa, you will play a critical role within the administrative team, responsible for providing strategic and operational HR support to the region. The HRBP will need to have a strong understanding of HR best practices, as well as experience working in a multinational environment.
More specifically you will;
Develop and implement HR strategies and programs that align with the business goals of the region and the overall strategy of the company
Provide HR support to managers and employees on a range of issues, including performance management, talent acquisition and development, compensation and benefits, and employee relations
Manage the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new employees
Develop and implement employee training and development programs
Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Partner with the regional leadership team to identify and address HR challenges and opportunities.
Build and maintain organisational culture and routines that are both specific to the needs of the employees in the region, and ensure alignment with the wider organisation
Plan and run, in collaboration with other regional HRBPs, org-wide culture building activities; town halls, team quarterly reflections, annual openings and closures, administration of monthly employee barometer, etc.
Oversee the implementation and execution of HR policies and procedures.
Managing all aspects of payroll for the region
Manage the HR budget for the region.
Stay up-to-date on the latest HR trends and developments.
Selection Criteria:
Experience in a progressive HR role
Strong understanding of local HR practices, including performance management, talent acquisition and development, compensation and benefits, and employee relations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Anticipated start date: 1 March 2024
Location: Flexible in either Accra, Lagos or Abuja
Do our values resonate with yours?
We believe in owning our mission to transform education across Africa. We aim to dream big, work collaboratively, have the courage to learn from failure, embrace ingenuity, and implement practical, inclusive solutions for the communities we serve. If you share our commitment to this challenge, join us in making a profound impact on our education systems.
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