HR Business Partner - Puma Energy

Main Purpose:

• Responsible for provision of full human resources service to all Puma entities in the country
• Assist the Global HR team, supporting the development of a robust framework for scalable expansion and integration of Puma entities.
• Ensuring smooth tactical deployment of Global policies & processes, with input in design thereof (e.g. Talent Management &/or
• Performance Management &/or Recruitment, Benefits initiatives)
• Partnering with local GM and providing technical HR expertise to local HR to promote on-going knowledge and skill development, and global team spirit.
• Consolidation of in country HR data and performance metrics for measuring effectiveness of HR initiatives and function in driving organisational performance and containing costs across region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take hands on approach in the development and improvement of HR in new and existing countries.
• Plans, develops and coordinates HR initiatives in support of business goals as instructed by GM.
• Adapts global HR initiatives as necessary to local organisation needs within defined boundaries, and assists local management in implementing by effectively communicating on goals and implications.
• Provides strategic business partner (part of local leadership team), and field employee/labour relations support to local businesses in region.
• Drive strategic people initiatives and programs through the organisation and mobilise the management team to excel in the successful execution of people strategy.
• Interprets and communicates business needs, and identifies or assists in crafting appropriate solutions to meet needs, within framework of Puma global HR initiatives.
• Promote harmonious and business-effective relations with the Trade Unions and employees generally.
• Provides defined metrics for measuring the effectiveness of HR programs in driving organisational performance and containing costs.
• Effectively Liaises with other Puma HR teams to minimise any duplication of efforts and maximise alignment and mutual support.

Requirements:

Mandatory Education:

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related areas.

Experience:

• Min 5-10 years’ of human resources management, with increasing levels of experience in a medium to large multinational, preferably in multi-cultural environments.
• Knowledge of Human Resources related programs, processes, tools, policies and guidelines and their application to complex organizational issues.
• Knowledge of organisational concepts, including: team management, organisational design, resource utilization and workforce planning.
• Proven experience in dealing with HR matters related to acquisitions and its derived components for the HR function (e.g. experience in due diligence, restructuring, among others).

Skills:

• Computer Skills (MS Office)
• Business Knowledge
• Leadership Skills
• Numeric & Analytical skills
• Fluent English

Competencies:

• High energy and a ‘can do’ attitude, creating a positive culture in the company.
• Leadership skills in order to drive strategic people initiatives and programs through the organization and mobilize the management team to excel in the successful execution of people strategies.
• Leadership and teamwork.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Open, honest and direct communicator.
• Customer focus, both internal and external, enhancing Puma Energy’s reputation as a preferred employer in the market and good corporate citizen.
• Ability to deliver results, meeting people goals and achieving employee satisfaction.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict management dealing with sensitive employee relation’s issues.
• Competence in dealing with trade unions

Compliance and HSSEC:

Quality Management System Compliance

• Comply and support the Quality Management system in all aspects of your role.
• Adopt and implement the principles of continuous improvement in all aspects of your role.
• Ensure the awareness of customer requirements (internal & external) are promoted throughout the business.
• Review, monitor and provide feedback on the effectiveness of the quality management system.
• Engage, support and continuously improve communication processes that support the quality management system and provide positive outcomes for the business, customers and key stakeholders.

Workplace Health & Safety

• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety
• Take reasonable care that your acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons
• Comply, so far as you are reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction and training that is given
• Co-operate with any reasonable policy or procedure relating to health, safety or environment at the workplace that has been notified to you
• Attend and actively participate in consultative arrangements such as toolbox talks and risk assessments
• Ensure that any hazards, incidents, accidents or near-hits are reported to your supervisor.
• Use machinery and equipment (including personal protective equipment-PPE) only in accordance with the procedures and training provided to you.
• Be familiar with evacuation and emergency procedures and the location of first aid and fire equipment.
• Ensure your activities do not cause, or are not likely to cause, environmental harm
• Minimize waste; separate reusable and recyclable materials from the general waste stream, use bins provided.
• Clean up spills appropriately and notify your Supervisor.