Recruitment Lead Africa & HRBP GBS

Hiring a Recruitment Lead Africa & HRBP to support GBS workforce planning and hiring execution.
 
Role SummaryThis role is responsible for executing end-to-end recruitment across Africa while acting as a strategic HR Business Partner to the Global Business Services (GBS) function. The incumbent will drive talent acquisition excellence, enable workforce planning, and partner with business leaders to build high-performing, scalable teams aligned to regional and global priorities.Role ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition Execution – Africa- Lead and execute the Africa recruitment strategy aligned to business growth and transformation priorities.- Own end-to-end recruitment lifecycle (sourcing, selection, offer, onboarding)- Build strong talent pipelines for critical and scarce skills across markets- Partner with leadership on workforce planning and hiring forecasts- Drive direct sourcing strategies and reduce reliance on agencies- Ensure a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across all touchpoints- Leverage data and analytics to track time-to-fill, quality of hire, and cost efficienciesHR Business Partnering – GBS- Act as a trusted advisor to GBS on all people-related matters- Support organisational design, role clarity, and capability building- Drive performance management, talent reviews, and succession planning- Provide guidance on employee relations, engagement, and culture initiatives- Support change management initiatives linked to GBS transformation and scaling- Ensure alignment to global HR frameworks while adapting to local market nuancesStakeholder & Leadership Engagement- Build strong relationships with regional and global stakeholders- Influence and challenge business leaders to make data-driven talent decisions- Partner with Finance and business leaders on headcount planning and budgetingGovernance & Compliance- Ensure adherence to local labour laws and regulatory requirements across Africa- Maintain robust recruitment governance, policies, and audit readiness- Partner with legal and compliance teams on risk mitigationContinuous Improvement & Transformation- Drive process improvement and digitisation of recruitment and HR processes- Implement best practices aligned to leading multinational standards- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across hiring and talent practicesResponsibility Weightage and % of Time Spent Matrix- Talent Acquisition Execution – Africa: 40% weightage | 50% time spent- HR Business Partnering – GBS: 30% weightage | 30% time spent- Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement: 10% weightage | 10% time spent- Governance & Compliance: 10% weightage | 5% time spent- Continuous Improvement and Transformation: 10% weightage | 5% time spentFinancial Accountability- Recruitment costs, headcount, and training budgets annuallyStrategic vs Tactical Split- Strategic: 55%- Tactical: 45%Reporting Structure- Number of Direct Reports: 0- Number of Indirect Reports: 0Internal Stakeholders- HR business partners and leaders across the continent for recruitment needs- Recruitment Centre of Excellence for process alignment- Compensation and Benefits for role benchmarking- GBS HR teams- Africa HR teams- GBS leadershipExternal Stakeholders- Suppliers- Outsourced recruitment providers as requiredKnowledge, Skills and Experience Required- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field- 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partnering- Proven experience managing multi-country recruitment across Africa- Strong track record in stakeholder management at a senior level- Strategic thinking with strong execution capability- Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills- Data-driven decision making and analytical mindset- High level of commercial acumen- Ability to operate in complex, matrix organisations- Strong understanding of African labour markets and talent dynamicsSuccess Measures (KPIs)- Time-to-fill and quality of hire- Hiring manager satisfaction- Talent pipeline strength for critical roles- Employee engagement and retention within the organization in Mauritius- Delivery of workforce plans aligned to business growth- Compliance and audit outcomesOrganizational Competencies- Adaptability & ResilienceRecognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behaviour and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace.- Entrepreneurial MindsetHas a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities.- Results OrientationActs, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition.- Execution ExcellenceEnhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems, and people; has sharp focus on quality orientation.- Strategic OrientationDemonstrates knowledge of social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking.- Building Teams and TalentEmpowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments.- Customer CentricityUnderstands customer needs and pain points, fulfills needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers.

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