Role Summary: This role will provide professional level support to the GE Power compensation function. This role will help design, implement, communicate and administer competitive compensation programs that align with the business plans, goals and objectives of our clients. Essential Responsibilities: Provides design, delivery and expertise in both compensation and benefits, as well as any corresponding compliance requirements, systems and tools Partners with HR and management on compensation matters Has a role as a project leader of medium sized projects or is a major contributor to bigger projects Supports all C&B annual processes, which includes but is not limited to the annual salary and bonus processes Responsible for compensation structures, benefit arrangements and market analyses ensuring that all programs are competitive Design and execution of local policies and procedures related to compensation and benefits Engaging in the activities of the wider GE C&B community and industry by providing insights and inputs as appropriate Collaborate with Global Compensation Programs and Regional C&B Leads to support annual incentive compensation plan cycle including annual bonus processes and on-going queries GE Power relocation policy and approval process will be applicable Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college /or equivalent knowledge or experience Minimum of 4 years of experience in Compensation and Benefits in a multinational company Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) certification is preferred Knowledge of HR policies and procedures and an understanding of payroll concepts Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel skills Extensive knowledge of external market benchmarking and compensation and benefits frameworks in Africa Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in the role’s location Desired Characteristics: Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Ability to deal with uncertainty and change Ability to influence others and lead small teams Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously Effective problem identification and solution skills Proven analytical and organizational ability About Us: GE Power is a world leader in power generation with deep domain expertise that helps customers deliver electricity from a wide spectrum of fuel sources. We are transforming the electricity industry with the digital power plant, the world’s largest & most efficient gas turbine, full balance of plant solutions and our data-leveraging software. Our innovative technologies and digital offerings help make power and water more affordable, reliable, accessible and sustainable. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, and according with all local laws protecting different status. Follow us on Twitter , join our LinkedIn Group or become a fan of our Facebook page. Receive job and event notifications by becoming a member of the GE Talent Community . Stay up to date on what’s happening at GE around the globe by checking out the GE Careers Blog . Locations:
South Africa; Johannesburg
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
Role Summary: This role will provide professional level support to the GE Power compensation function. This role will help design, implement, communicate and administer competitive compensation programs that align with the business plans, goals and objectives of our clients. Essential Responsibilities: Provides design, delivery and expertise in both compensation and benefits, as well as any corresponding compliance requirements, systems and tools Partners with HR and management on compensation matters Has a role as a project leader of medium sized projects or is a major contributor to bigger projects Supports all C&B annual processes, which includes but is not limited to the annual salary and bonus processes Responsible for compensation structures, benefit arrangements and market analyses ensuring that all programs are competitive Design and execution of local policies and procedures related to compensation and benefits Engaging in the activities of the wider GE C&B community and industry by providing insights and inputs as appropriate Collaborate with Global Compensation Programs and Regional C&B Leads to support annual incentive compensation plan cycle including annual bonus processes and on-going queries GE Power relocation policy and approval process will be applicable Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college /or equivalent knowledge or experience Minimum of 4 years of experience in Compensation and Benefits in a multinational company Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) certification is preferred Knowledge of HR policies and procedures and an understanding of payroll concepts Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel skills Extensive knowledge of external market benchmarking and compensation and benefits frameworks in Africa Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in the role’s location Desired Characteristics: Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Ability to deal with uncertainty and change Ability to influence others and lead small teams Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously Effective problem identification and solution skills Proven analytical and organizational ability About Us: GE Power is a world leader in power generation with deep domain expertise that helps customers deliver electricity from a wide spectrum of fuel sources. We are transforming the electricity industry with the digital power plant, the world’s largest & most efficient gas turbine, full balance of plant solutions and our data-leveraging software. Our innovative technologies and digital offerings help make power and water more affordable, reliable, accessible and sustainable. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, and according with all local laws protecting different status. Follow us on Twitter , join our LinkedIn Group or become a fan of our Facebook page. Receive job and event notifications by becoming a member of the GE Talent Community . Stay up to date on what’s happening at GE around the globe by checking out the GE Careers Blog . Locations:
South Africa; Johannesburg
The HR Trainee provides the Human Resources Team with administrative support, including typing, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, maintaining appointment calendar, making travel arrangements, internal customer service and other general office duties. What will I be doing? A HR Trainee provides the Team with administrative support, including typing, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, maintaining appointment calendar, making travel arrangements, internal customer service and other general office duties: Preparation of monthly reports Assist with special CSR projects Maintain filing system in accordance with the Record Retention policy •Schedule all required meetings •Prepare information packs for payroll, transport, leave, audit, employment equity •Knowledge of and compliance with all Emergency procedures. •Assist team in maintaining safe and hygienic working conditions •Maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion •Reports unsafe conditions, as appropriate •Maintain a professional and friendly relationship with other departments, team members and guests •Other duties as assigned What are we looking for? A Human Resources Administrative Assistant serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow: Positive attitude Good communication and people skills Committed to delivering a high level of customer service, both internally and externally •Excellent grooming standards inline with a corporate environment •Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations •Ability to work under pressure •Ability to work on their own or in teams It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: •A Degree, Diploma or N6 in Human Resources or Business Administration •Willingness and availability to commit to a 12 - 18 month placement What will it be like to work for Hilton? Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality by creating exceptional experiences every hotel, every guest, every time unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all! Brand: Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Oct 17, 2018
Temporary
The HR Trainee provides the Human Resources Team with administrative support, including typing, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, maintaining appointment calendar, making travel arrangements, internal customer service and other general office duties. What will I be doing? A HR Trainee provides the Team with administrative support, including typing, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, maintaining appointment calendar, making travel arrangements, internal customer service and other general office duties: Preparation of monthly reports Assist with special CSR projects Maintain filing system in accordance with the Record Retention policy •Schedule all required meetings •Prepare information packs for payroll, transport, leave, audit, employment equity •Knowledge of and compliance with all Emergency procedures. •Assist team in maintaining safe and hygienic working conditions •Maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion •Reports unsafe conditions, as appropriate •Maintain a professional and friendly relationship with other departments, team members and guests •Other duties as assigned What are we looking for? A Human Resources Administrative Assistant serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow: Positive attitude Good communication and people skills Committed to delivering a high level of customer service, both internally and externally •Excellent grooming standards inline with a corporate environment •Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations •Ability to work under pressure •Ability to work on their own or in teams It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: •A Degree, Diploma or N6 in Human Resources or Business Administration •Willingness and availability to commit to a 12 - 18 month placement What will it be like to work for Hilton? Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality by creating exceptional experiences every hotel, every guest, every time unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all! Brand: Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Telesure Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Fourways, Gauteng, South Africa
Introduction The HR Analyst contributes to the organisational goals by measuring, analysing, interpreting and reporting on HR activities within the business. In by doing so this will assist in the identification and implementation of HR efficiencies and solutions. Specification To assist the Executive to make informed decisions on Human Capital based on statistical reporting . Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent, accurate, aligned and valid data is available ie Board Reporting and CEO Reports. To provide business on comparison of Human Capital statistics year to date. To do Expenditure Compilation and Budgets for Human Capital Division - Analysis of costs against budget and forecast Research, analyze, and present data as assigned. Develop standard and ad hoc reports, templates, dashboards, scorecards, and metrics. Meet with management to discuss and clarify requests for projects, highlight issues, and make recommendations to address issues and priorities. Write detailed reports and make oral presentations to management. Troubleshoot data and reports. Assist in rollout and implementation of HR programs. Coach and assist in development of new team members. Identify and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with Data Privacy and Protection Guidelines Deliver the Telesure Service Way through personal effort and through others. Deliver on TCF principles in alignment with regulatory requirements. Requirements Knowledge and Experience Requirements Presenting & Communicating Information Speaks Fluently Express opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly Create presentations and / or undertakes public speaking with skill and confidence Responds quickly to the needs of the audience and to their reactions and feedback Projects credibility Adhering to Principles and Values: Cultural Interpersonal Effectiveness: Relates well to people in a diverse environment; Promotes and defends equal opportunities; Builds diverse teams; Encourages organisational and individual responsibility towards the community and the environment. Adhering to Principles and Values Upholds ethics and values; Demonstrates integrity Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations Customer Orientation / Telesure Service Way Focussing on customer needs and satisfaction as per the Telesure Service Way. Results Focus / Driving for Results Sets high standards for quality and quantity; Monitors and maintains quality and productivity; Consistently achieves project goals; Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way. Relating & Networking Develop Relationships and Networks Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; Builds wide and effective networks of contacts. Persuading, Influencing & Negotiation Gains clear agreement and commitment from others by persuading, convincing and negotiating Makes effective use of political processes to influence and persuade others Promote ideas on behalf of oneself or others Makes a strong personal impact on others Takes care to manage one's impression on others Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties and builds collective support or agreement Working with People Shows respect for the views and contributions of others; Reconciles conflict; Builds team spirit; Listens, supports and cares for others; Consults others and shares information and expertise with them; Adapts to the team and fits in well. Applying Expertise & Technology Applying specialist and detailed technical expertise Uses technology to achieve work objectives Develops job knowledge and expertise (theoretical and practical) through continual professional development Demonstrates an understanding of different Telesure departments and functions. Commercial / Financial Awareness Keeps up to date with competitor information and market trends Maintains awareness of developments in Telesure's structure and politics Demonstrates financial awareness Controls costs and thinks in terms of profit, loss and added value Commercial / Financial Awareness Keeps up to date with competitor information and market trends Maintains awareness of developments in Telesure's structure and politics Demonstrates financial awareness Controls costs and thinks in terms of profit, loss and added value Innovative / Entrepreneurial Thinking Identifies business opportunities for Telesure Produces new ideas, approaches or insights Creates innovative products or designs Produces a range of solutions to problems Formulating Strategies and Concepts Works strategically to realise Telesure's goals Sets and develops strategies Identifies, develops positive and compelling visions of Telesure's future potential Effectively communicating and operationalising Telesure's vision Takes account of a wide range of issues across, and related to, the organisation Planning & Organising Sets clearly defined objectives Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances Manages time effectively Identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks Monitors performance against deadlines and milestones Writing and Reportin Writes convincingly Writes clearly, succinctly and correctly Avoids the unnecessary use of jargon or complicated language Writes in a well-structured and logical way Structures information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience Innovative / Entrepreneurial Thinking Identifies business opportunities for Telesure; Produces new ideas, approaches or insights; Creates innovative products or designs; Produces a range of solutions to problems. Innovative / Entrepreneurial Thinking Identifies business opportunities for Telesure Produces new ideas, approaches or insights Creates innovative products or designs Produces a range of solutions to problems Deciding and Initiating Action Takes responsibility for actions, projects and / or people Initiates and generates activity and introduces changes into work processes Makes quick, clear decisions which may include tough choices or considered risks Applies sound judgement Comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions, using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions Adapting & Responding to Chang Adapts to changing circumstances Tolerates ambiguity (uncertainty / complexity) Accepts new ideas and change initiatives Adapts interpersonal style to suit different people and / or situations Shows an interest in new experiences Information Processing / Analysing / Problem SolvingAnalyses numerical data and all other sources of information, to break them into component parts, patterns and relationships Probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem Makes rational judgements from the available information and analysis Demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be a part of a much larger system Learning and Researching Rapidly learns new tasks and commits information to memory quickly Demonstrates an immediate understanding of newly presented information Gathers comprehensive information to support decision making Encourages an organisational learning approach (learns from successes and failures and seeks feedback). Achieving Personal Work Goals & Objective Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm Works hard and puts in longer hours when it is necessary Seeks progression to roles of increased responsibility and influence Identifies own development needs and makes use of developmental or training opportunities Managing Change Critically analysing evolving and fluid situations Facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace. Build and Retain Organisational Talent Recruits staff of a high calibre Provides staff with development opportunities (coaching, mentoring, training etc.) Sets appropriate standards of behaviour Build and support retention strategies Empowerment / Delegation Provides others with a clear direction Motivates and empowers others Managing Performance Set and monitor reasonable performance expectations Addressing performance gaps Rewarding and celebrating accomplishments Clearly communicate confidence in the individual's ability to excel Essential Competency Requirements Level of Education: Essential: Grade 12 (Standard 10) with University Entrance (NQF4) Degree -Business Related Desirable: Statistics or Analytics Related Degree. Experience: Essential: 1-3 years in an HR role with a key focus on analytics
Oct 17, 2018
Permanent
Introduction The HR Analyst contributes to the organisational goals by measuring, analysing, interpreting and reporting on HR activities within the business. In by doing so this will assist in the identification and implementation of HR efficiencies and solutions. Specification To assist the Executive to make informed decisions on Human Capital based on statistical reporting . Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent, accurate, aligned and valid data is available ie Board Reporting and CEO Reports. To provide business on comparison of Human Capital statistics year to date. To do Expenditure Compilation and Budgets for Human Capital Division - Analysis of costs against budget and forecast Research, analyze, and present data as assigned. Develop standard and ad hoc reports, templates, dashboards, scorecards, and metrics. Meet with management to discuss and clarify requests for projects, highlight issues, and make recommendations to address issues and priorities. Write detailed reports and make oral presentations to management. Troubleshoot data and reports. Assist in rollout and implementation of HR programs. Coach and assist in development of new team members. Identify and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with Data Privacy and Protection Guidelines Deliver the Telesure Service Way through personal effort and through others. Deliver on TCF principles in alignment with regulatory requirements. Requirements Knowledge and Experience Requirements Presenting & Communicating Information Speaks Fluently Express opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly Create presentations and / or undertakes public speaking with skill and confidence Responds quickly to the needs of the audience and to their reactions and feedback Projects credibility Adhering to Principles and Values: Cultural Interpersonal Effectiveness: Relates well to people in a diverse environment; Promotes and defends equal opportunities; Builds diverse teams; Encourages organisational and individual responsibility towards the community and the environment. Adhering to Principles and Values Upholds ethics and values; Demonstrates integrity Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations Customer Orientation / Telesure Service Way Focussing on customer needs and satisfaction as per the Telesure Service Way. Results Focus / Driving for Results Sets high standards for quality and quantity; Monitors and maintains quality and productivity; Consistently achieves project goals; Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way. Relating & Networking Develop Relationships and Networks Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; Builds wide and effective networks of contacts. Persuading, Influencing & Negotiation Gains clear agreement and commitment from others by persuading, convincing and negotiating Makes effective use of political processes to influence and persuade others Promote ideas on behalf of oneself or others Makes a strong personal impact on others Takes care to manage one's impression on others Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties and builds collective support or agreement Working with People Shows respect for the views and contributions of others; Reconciles conflict; Builds team spirit; Listens, supports and cares for others; Consults others and shares information and expertise with them; Adapts to the team and fits in well. Applying Expertise & Technology Applying specialist and detailed technical expertise Uses technology to achieve work objectives Develops job knowledge and expertise (theoretical and practical) through continual professional development Demonstrates an understanding of different Telesure departments and functions. Commercial / Financial Awareness Keeps up to date with competitor information and market trends Maintains awareness of developments in Telesure's structure and politics Demonstrates financial awareness Controls costs and thinks in terms of profit, loss and added value Commercial / Financial Awareness Keeps up to date with competitor information and market trends Maintains awareness of developments in Telesure's structure and politics Demonstrates financial awareness Controls costs and thinks in terms of profit, loss and added value Innovative / Entrepreneurial Thinking Identifies business opportunities for Telesure Produces new ideas, approaches or insights Creates innovative products or designs Produces a range of solutions to problems Formulating Strategies and Concepts Works strategically to realise Telesure's goals Sets and develops strategies Identifies, develops positive and compelling visions of Telesure's future potential Effectively communicating and operationalising Telesure's vision Takes account of a wide range of issues across, and related to, the organisation Planning & Organising Sets clearly defined objectives Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances Manages time effectively Identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks Monitors performance against deadlines and milestones Writing and Reportin Writes convincingly Writes clearly, succinctly and correctly Avoids the unnecessary use of jargon or complicated language Writes in a well-structured and logical way Structures information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience Innovative / Entrepreneurial Thinking Identifies business opportunities for Telesure; Produces new ideas, approaches or insights; Creates innovative products or designs; Produces a range of solutions to problems. Innovative / Entrepreneurial Thinking Identifies business opportunities for Telesure Produces new ideas, approaches or insights Creates innovative products or designs Produces a range of solutions to problems Deciding and Initiating Action Takes responsibility for actions, projects and / or people Initiates and generates activity and introduces changes into work processes Makes quick, clear decisions which may include tough choices or considered risks Applies sound judgement Comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions, using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions Adapting & Responding to Chang Adapts to changing circumstances Tolerates ambiguity (uncertainty / complexity) Accepts new ideas and change initiatives Adapts interpersonal style to suit different people and / or situations Shows an interest in new experiences Information Processing / Analysing / Problem SolvingAnalyses numerical data and all other sources of information, to break them into component parts, patterns and relationships Probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem Makes rational judgements from the available information and analysis Demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be a part of a much larger system Learning and Researching Rapidly learns new tasks and commits information to memory quickly Demonstrates an immediate understanding of newly presented information Gathers comprehensive information to support decision making Encourages an organisational learning approach (learns from successes and failures and seeks feedback). Achieving Personal Work Goals & Objective Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm Works hard and puts in longer hours when it is necessary Seeks progression to roles of increased responsibility and influence Identifies own development needs and makes use of developmental or training opportunities Managing Change Critically analysing evolving and fluid situations Facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace. Build and Retain Organisational Talent Recruits staff of a high calibre Provides staff with development opportunities (coaching, mentoring, training etc.) Sets appropriate standards of behaviour Build and support retention strategies Empowerment / Delegation Provides others with a clear direction Motivates and empowers others Managing Performance Set and monitor reasonable performance expectations Addressing performance gaps Rewarding and celebrating accomplishments Clearly communicate confidence in the individual's ability to excel Essential Competency Requirements Level of Education: Essential: Grade 12 (Standard 10) with University Entrance (NQF4) Degree -Business Related Desirable: Statistics or Analytics Related Degree. Experience: Essential: 1-3 years in an HR role with a key focus on analytics
Barloworld Logistics Africa
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Introduction The core purpose of the role is to provide functional HR support to the operations. Under the leadership and guidance of the Senior Manager HR, the role is responsible for the implementation and administering of HR transactional and transformational programs, policies, procedures and best practice through partnering with line management and other relevant stakeholders. The incumbent will work closely with the Operational business clients (managers, supervisors and employees) as well as the HR Shared Services and HR Centre of Excellence. The HR Senior Officer role provides a tangible value adding service and contribute to line managers to drive strategic, tactical and operational strategies and objectives. Specification 1.Organisational Performance a.Action workforce planning (talent demand and supply) initiatives b.Implement the Talent, Performance Management and Employee Value Creation initiatives and policies in line with the direction provided by the Business Unit HR and Leadership team. c.Assist with the implementation of Talent & transformation tactics for the BU (such as graduate intake, learnerships, skills training and supervisory/leadership development) and monitor delivery on these for the vertical/contract as per the SLA with HR Shared Services. d.Implement processes linked to Integrated Employee Value Model which drives a culture of high performance, such as on-boarding, probation, Balanced Scorecards, Individual Development Plans and Smartcoms. e.Coordinate the IPM survey. 2.Transformation a.Assist and guide line managers to implement the company Transformation strategy for all dimensions of the codes and requirements for B-BBEE, Diversity & Inclusion and shared value (SED) in line with the agreed BU specific interventions b.Implement specific recording & reporting requirements, including statutory reporting and BU dashboards. 3.Sustainability and SHEQ a.Implement HR programmes related to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ), wellness (including ICAS) and sustainability, as directed by the BU leadership. 4.Reporting and administration a.Administer remuneration and benefit schemes in the vertical/contract - medical aid, provident fund, GPA, bonuses, incentives and gain shares, death and disability claims, wellness (ICAS) b.Close out all Payroll and related queries (Medical Aid & Provident / Retirement, etc.) timeously. Meet BWL Payroll department input / submissions criteria / requirements fully and ensure payroll input is 100% accurate and on time. c.Ensure that all reports and administrative documents are complete. d.Provide business with accurate reporting as it relates to key HR metrics that will augment the business goals and drive organizational effectiveness e.Adhere to all BWL HR administration requirements. f.All HR ad-hoc queries and reports are delivered accurately and timeously. g.Reports include Weekly reports, Monthly reports and ad-hoc reports 5.Governance and compliance a.Identify and manage all HR risks in the vertical/contract. b.Monitor HR compliance (Statutory, Non-Statutory and BWL Policy compliance) 6.HR Operations - IR, Recruitment, L&D, Payroll shared services a.Implement all HR operational transactions within the business in line with the SLA with the HR Shared Services Function. This includes transactional HR responsibilities such as training and development of employees, payroll administration, recruitment, managing misconduct, incapacity and grievances. b.Gather HR data to inform people management decisions and enhance productivity, such as absenteeism, IR cases, and sick leave patterns. c.Support the development of employee relations and the management of industrial relations risks for the vertical/contract by providing management and staff with guidance and support to create a sound Employee Relations Climate - in consultation with the IR Manager/Officer or the ER and OD Manager as necessary. d.Provide line management with clear guidance and practical tools on the implementation of labour processes as defined in the S189 and S197 of the LRA e.Work closely and partner with line management through consistent application of policies, procedures and HR best practice Requirements Relevant Social Sciences qualification at degree or NQF L6 level Post graduate in Human Resources/Industrial Psychology/learning & Development Registration as an HR practitioner with the South African Board for People Practices 3-5 years in HR generalist role in a supply chain management, transport, logistics, construction or manufacturing environment Experience in working with the Bargaining Councils SAGE (VIP) HR Premier experience Engaging at various management levels Wide experience in transformational and transactional HR functions Strong selection and recruitment experience Strong performance management experience Industrial relations and CCMA / Bargaining Council Dispute Resolution experience (up to arbitration level) Employee relations Valid driver's license Own vehicle Required to travel to operational sites
Oct 17, 2018
Permanent
Introduction The core purpose of the role is to provide functional HR support to the operations. Under the leadership and guidance of the Senior Manager HR, the role is responsible for the implementation and administering of HR transactional and transformational programs, policies, procedures and best practice through partnering with line management and other relevant stakeholders. The incumbent will work closely with the Operational business clients (managers, supervisors and employees) as well as the HR Shared Services and HR Centre of Excellence. The HR Senior Officer role provides a tangible value adding service and contribute to line managers to drive strategic, tactical and operational strategies and objectives. Specification 1.Organisational Performance a.Action workforce planning (talent demand and supply) initiatives b.Implement the Talent, Performance Management and Employee Value Creation initiatives and policies in line with the direction provided by the Business Unit HR and Leadership team. c.Assist with the implementation of Talent & transformation tactics for the BU (such as graduate intake, learnerships, skills training and supervisory/leadership development) and monitor delivery on these for the vertical/contract as per the SLA with HR Shared Services. d.Implement processes linked to Integrated Employee Value Model which drives a culture of high performance, such as on-boarding, probation, Balanced Scorecards, Individual Development Plans and Smartcoms. e.Coordinate the IPM survey. 2.Transformation a.Assist and guide line managers to implement the company Transformation strategy for all dimensions of the codes and requirements for B-BBEE, Diversity & Inclusion and shared value (SED) in line with the agreed BU specific interventions b.Implement specific recording & reporting requirements, including statutory reporting and BU dashboards. 3.Sustainability and SHEQ a.Implement HR programmes related to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ), wellness (including ICAS) and sustainability, as directed by the BU leadership. 4.Reporting and administration a.Administer remuneration and benefit schemes in the vertical/contract - medical aid, provident fund, GPA, bonuses, incentives and gain shares, death and disability claims, wellness (ICAS) b.Close out all Payroll and related queries (Medical Aid & Provident / Retirement, etc.) timeously. Meet BWL Payroll department input / submissions criteria / requirements fully and ensure payroll input is 100% accurate and on time. c.Ensure that all reports and administrative documents are complete. d.Provide business with accurate reporting as it relates to key HR metrics that will augment the business goals and drive organizational effectiveness e.Adhere to all BWL HR administration requirements. f.All HR ad-hoc queries and reports are delivered accurately and timeously. g.Reports include Weekly reports, Monthly reports and ad-hoc reports 5.Governance and compliance a.Identify and manage all HR risks in the vertical/contract. b.Monitor HR compliance (Statutory, Non-Statutory and BWL Policy compliance) 6.HR Operations - IR, Recruitment, L&D, Payroll shared services a.Implement all HR operational transactions within the business in line with the SLA with the HR Shared Services Function. This includes transactional HR responsibilities such as training and development of employees, payroll administration, recruitment, managing misconduct, incapacity and grievances. b.Gather HR data to inform people management decisions and enhance productivity, such as absenteeism, IR cases, and sick leave patterns. c.Support the development of employee relations and the management of industrial relations risks for the vertical/contract by providing management and staff with guidance and support to create a sound Employee Relations Climate - in consultation with the IR Manager/Officer or the ER and OD Manager as necessary. d.Provide line management with clear guidance and practical tools on the implementation of labour processes as defined in the S189 and S197 of the LRA e.Work closely and partner with line management through consistent application of policies, procedures and HR best practice Requirements Relevant Social Sciences qualification at degree or NQF L6 level Post graduate in Human Resources/Industrial Psychology/learning & Development Registration as an HR practitioner with the South African Board for People Practices 3-5 years in HR generalist role in a supply chain management, transport, logistics, construction or manufacturing environment Experience in working with the Bargaining Councils SAGE (VIP) HR Premier experience Engaging at various management levels Wide experience in transformational and transactional HR functions Strong selection and recruitment experience Strong performance management experience Industrial relations and CCMA / Bargaining Council Dispute Resolution experience (up to arbitration level) Employee relations Valid driver's license Own vehicle Required to travel to operational sites
Technical Recruiting Operations Associate Nairobi, Kenya Department: People Type: Full Time Experience: Junior - Mid Level Reporting to: Technical Recruiting Manager - Africa About Andela: Andela extends engineering teams with world-class software developers. We recruit the most talented developers on the African continent, shape them into technical leaders, and place them as full-time distributed team members with companies that range from Microsoft and IBM to dozens of high-growth startups. Andela is building the next generation of global technology leaders. Passion, excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting the status quo are just a few of the things that Andela team members have in common. About You: You are passionate about building and designing systems and process that increase efficiency and you have a love for finding and supporting unique individuals that, given the right role have the power to change the world. You are excited to represent Andela to a wide variety of candidates across levels of seniority and thrive in a multi-functional role in fast-paced, innovative environments, and solving key issues enabling recruiting functions to thrive and aiding in finding and empowering Africa’s top engineers. You have strong analytical and time/project management skills. You are a confident self-starter and be a results-oriented individual excited by the mission that you apply your skills towards. This role will primarily focus on: 1) Technical sourcing / candidate management - to boost technical candidate pipeline as Andela scales 2) Drive talent acquisition projects related to recruiting operations - from interviewer selection and training, time to hire SLA’s and on-boarding new technical recruiters Role Responsibilities: Providing a key role in talent mapping and insight to ensure Andela is an expert in technology market trends Become an expert into deep diving to actively source high calibre technical talent across Africa, and drive sourcing capabilities Define and lead coordination systems, measurement, and accountability in Andela’s rapidly scaling and dynamic Recruiting function - including managing interview scheduling for key/senior technology roles Delivering an incredible candidate experience by being the candidate point of contact for key technical hires Maximise the efficient and quality of Recruiting operations by searching, selecting and overseeing the implementation of third party softwares, tools and internal process that empower and enhance Recruiting at Andela Screening online applicants and ensure SLA’s are met regarding responses to candidates, updates to referrers and in internal client delivery Qualifications & Characteristics As the ideal candidates for this role should have: Active sourcing / candidate search an essential, technical sourcing/recruiting strongly preferred Experience in talent acquisition, Recruiting or candidate focus within an HR function - experience in the technology industry preferred The ability and desire to innovate and “think-outside-the-box” to constantly seek to improve the overall division and Andela while operating in an environment of constant change Knowledge of recruiting functions and experience managing projects/initiatives would be preferred Strong time-management skills and ideally across gSuite A passion to optimise/empower a recruiting function through problem solving, coordination and seeking to find solutions and positively impact the Talent team The ability to work independently, with some ambiguity and develop process and structure as needed Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, And a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
Technical Recruiting Operations Associate Nairobi, Kenya Department: People Type: Full Time Experience: Junior - Mid Level Reporting to: Technical Recruiting Manager - Africa About Andela: Andela extends engineering teams with world-class software developers. We recruit the most talented developers on the African continent, shape them into technical leaders, and place them as full-time distributed team members with companies that range from Microsoft and IBM to dozens of high-growth startups. Andela is building the next generation of global technology leaders. Passion, excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting the status quo are just a few of the things that Andela team members have in common. About You: You are passionate about building and designing systems and process that increase efficiency and you have a love for finding and supporting unique individuals that, given the right role have the power to change the world. You are excited to represent Andela to a wide variety of candidates across levels of seniority and thrive in a multi-functional role in fast-paced, innovative environments, and solving key issues enabling recruiting functions to thrive and aiding in finding and empowering Africa’s top engineers. You have strong analytical and time/project management skills. You are a confident self-starter and be a results-oriented individual excited by the mission that you apply your skills towards. This role will primarily focus on: 1) Technical sourcing / candidate management - to boost technical candidate pipeline as Andela scales 2) Drive talent acquisition projects related to recruiting operations - from interviewer selection and training, time to hire SLA’s and on-boarding new technical recruiters Role Responsibilities: Providing a key role in talent mapping and insight to ensure Andela is an expert in technology market trends Become an expert into deep diving to actively source high calibre technical talent across Africa, and drive sourcing capabilities Define and lead coordination systems, measurement, and accountability in Andela’s rapidly scaling and dynamic Recruiting function - including managing interview scheduling for key/senior technology roles Delivering an incredible candidate experience by being the candidate point of contact for key technical hires Maximise the efficient and quality of Recruiting operations by searching, selecting and overseeing the implementation of third party softwares, tools and internal process that empower and enhance Recruiting at Andela Screening online applicants and ensure SLA’s are met regarding responses to candidates, updates to referrers and in internal client delivery Qualifications & Characteristics As the ideal candidates for this role should have: Active sourcing / candidate search an essential, technical sourcing/recruiting strongly preferred Experience in talent acquisition, Recruiting or candidate focus within an HR function - experience in the technology industry preferred The ability and desire to innovate and “think-outside-the-box” to constantly seek to improve the overall division and Andela while operating in an environment of constant change Knowledge of recruiting functions and experience managing projects/initiatives would be preferred Strong time-management skills and ideally across gSuite A passion to optimise/empower a recruiting function through problem solving, coordination and seeking to find solutions and positively impact the Talent team The ability to work independently, with some ambiguity and develop process and structure as needed Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, And a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Andela : Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role: We are looking for an exceptional individual to join the Global People Operations Team for our growing workforce. Reporting to the People Operations Manager, the People Operations Coordinator will provide support to our teams focused on hiring, growing, and keeping great people. The People Operations Coordinator will contribute across all of the phases of the employee lifecycle, including: onboarding, employee engagement, data integrity, reporting, HR processes, internal communications, compliance, performance management, etc. Must be extremely solutions-driven, detail-oriented, mission-aligned, and excited to work in a startup environment. Key Responsibilities of the Role Support HR systems, processes, and administration for a workforce that will scale to thousands of employees across multiple locations HRIS Administration support Data Reporting Build trust with employees across all layers of the organization and be an active listener Project Management Requirements 3-4 years professional experience in an operational role; ideally 1-2 years in HR Strong communication skills - able to quickly communicate complex concepts in easy to understand terms Previous experience and success handling confidential data Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills Ability to balance multiple projects, programs and deadlines simultaneously Comfort with ambiguity and ability to adapt to continuous change Exceptional problem solving ability Strong Project Management skills Plus, but not required Previous experience with BambooHR or other HRIS administration Previous experience administering an Operational Help Desk EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, Lunch and snacks provided at the office daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
About Andela : Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role: We are looking for an exceptional individual to join the Global People Operations Team for our growing workforce. Reporting to the People Operations Manager, the People Operations Coordinator will provide support to our teams focused on hiring, growing, and keeping great people. The People Operations Coordinator will contribute across all of the phases of the employee lifecycle, including: onboarding, employee engagement, data integrity, reporting, HR processes, internal communications, compliance, performance management, etc. Must be extremely solutions-driven, detail-oriented, mission-aligned, and excited to work in a startup environment. Key Responsibilities of the Role Support HR systems, processes, and administration for a workforce that will scale to thousands of employees across multiple locations HRIS Administration support Data Reporting Build trust with employees across all layers of the organization and be an active listener Project Management Requirements 3-4 years professional experience in an operational role; ideally 1-2 years in HR Strong communication skills - able to quickly communicate complex concepts in easy to understand terms Previous experience and success handling confidential data Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills Ability to balance multiple projects, programs and deadlines simultaneously Comfort with ambiguity and ability to adapt to continuous change Exceptional problem solving ability Strong Project Management skills Plus, but not required Previous experience with BambooHR or other HRIS administration Previous experience administering an Operational Help Desk EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, Lunch and snacks provided at the office daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Title: Director of People Type : Full Time Experience: Senior Level Reports to: Country Director Dotted Line Reporting : Senior Director of People Location: Uganda About Andela : Andela extends engineering teams with world-class software developers. We recruit the most talented developers on the African continent, shape them into technical leaders, and place them as full-time distributed team members with companies that range from Microsoft and IBM to dozens of high-growth startups. Backed by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GV (Google Ventures) and Spark Capital, Andela is building the next generation of global technology leaders. Passion, excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting the status quo are just a few of the things that Andela team members have in common. We have a vision to empower 100,000 world-class developers in the next 10 years – and we want you to help make it happen. About the Role Andela is seeking a Director of People to build our organizational capacity and ensure we are creating an environment in which our people can realize their full potential. To be successful in this role, the right candidate will bring extensive knowledge and experience in managing and building people systems for growing organizations. As a coach to a growing team of managers, a supporter to our staff, and as one of the designers of our human systems, you will play an instrumental role in building a truly world class organization. The Director of People will be responsible for strategic and operational development, management and planning of the People function. The role is responsible for ensuring proper management of the entire life cycle of an employee from onboarding and forward. This role reports into the Country Director and has a dotted line to the Senior Director of People (The Human Resource Department is the equivalent of the People Department at Andela) Key Responsibilities Strategy Development Collaborate with the Senior Director of People and the overall Andela People team in setting the global People strategy. Champion the creation and execution of Andela People priorities. Lead in the local execution of the Global Andela People strategies. Drive the implementation of the strategic business plan by ensuring Andela employees are equipped and empowered to deliver the organisational strategy. Oversee the execution of the people aspects of the organisational strategy ensuring people are at the centre of all change processes. Act as the primary HR business partner to the Country Director and Kampala Leadership Team. Organization development and Change Management Drive Andela culture initiatives in Country. Ensure that all roles are well defined and collaborate with departmental heads to ensure that all job descriptions are up to date. Manage organizational development (OD) strategies and processes for departments including performance management, talent development, team effectiveness, and leadership coaching. Continue to build the development of leadership and management in the organisation in a way that enables employees to grow in tandem with changing organisational needs. Performance Management Overseeing the entire process of performance management, ensuring timely submission of reports and their analysis. Coordinate with Departmental Heads in ensuring that staff appreciate the linkage of performance to reward. Support performance systems including ad hoc performance support and training interventions as needed. To lead on the implementation of, and updates to, the Andela’s performance management strategy. Talent Management Provide professional expertise and support in the design, development and implementation of the talent review process that is required to achieve business goals and results in the creation of an internal bench of top talent. Collect, analyze and maintain data gathered to inform targeted leadership development Research and assist in the development of Performance Management training programs that focus on enabling the workforce to achieve improvements with priority organizational concerns. Collaborate in developing, initiating and maintaining effective programs for workforce retention, promotion and succession planning. Work closely with the line managers to prepare talent maps for business unit to career progression and feeds leadership pipeline. Advise and support the Country Director and the Departmental Heads on staff turnover and propose measures for talent retention Oversee the entire process of career and succession planning for key talent and position at Andela Provide monthly HR progress reports with regards to Talent Management and any that may be required by the VP of People and the Country Director Employee Relations Supporting and advising the Country Director and the Senior Director of People on the opportunities for improvement of employee relations. Enhance two-way communication within the business unit by ensuring that employees and other stakeholders are informed of what is happening, why it is happening and how it affects them. Implement the disciplinary and grievance handling policies and procedures taking into account application of law, organization values, operational policies and procedures. To liaise with Legal Team and Advisors on all legal issues relating to staff and ensure timely closure of the same. In liaison with the Heads of Department and or other concerned Departments, line management and staff, investigate or coordinate the investigation of staff cases relating to disciplinary and grievance matters and ensure their conclusion and or determination. Oversee the staff wellness programs and medical scheme. Manage staff separation procedures and communication, ensuring that internal policies and related statutory requirements are observed/fulfilled. Business Partnering Support and advice on People challenges and issues facing the department. Creating a high customer experience to internal clients requiring People services. Participate in employee related initiatives to ensure the organization embraces and adheres to the company’s defined culture and values within the office. Support the business to understand the People. Qualifications & Characteristics : As the ideal candidates for this role you: Comprehensive understanding of core human resources processes and systems (recruitment, absence management, organisation change, workforce planning, personnel administration, HR Analytics and Performance management) and best practice standards for each. Ability to create effective working partnerships with key stakeholders and to use these to create and implement people and organisation related business plans that support the achievement of business goals and objectives. Experience in a challenging, changing, complex business environments with a special focus on multiculturalism (and internationalism). Implementation of employee engagement strategies that have successfully delivered improved individual employee and organisational performance. A minimum of 7 - 10 years professional experience in a range of sectors. BS/BA degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences or its recognized equivalent +7 years of relevant HR experience or MS/MA degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences or its recognized equivalent, and 5 years relevant experience. Certified member of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management or related body is a bonus. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skill to build HR systems: benefits, payroll, accounting (not necessarily extensive knowledge, more knowing how to build the system) Ability to manage a team Skill to implement a performance management system for growing organization Skill to intervene with dissatisfied staff or mediate disagreements Skill (+experience) to build a recruiting program Ability to quickly build trust with staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance. Skill to interact with diplomacy, tact and follow up on requests in timely and efficient manner. Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical values at all times. Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive HR issues, projects. Computer literacy at an intermediate level. Including ability to use HR and other business software. Experience in HRIS implementation is an advantage. . Knowledge of in-country employment regulations, e.g. Country labor/employee relations statutes and capacity to apply them to Andela. Ability to adapt applicable founding country labour laws (US) into local practices as required. Strong knowledge of: salary structure benefits and compensation surveys/benchmarking job evaluation systems. Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
Job Title: Director of People Type : Full Time Experience: Senior Level Reports to: Country Director Dotted Line Reporting : Senior Director of People Location: Uganda About Andela : Andela extends engineering teams with world-class software developers. We recruit the most talented developers on the African continent, shape them into technical leaders, and place them as full-time distributed team members with companies that range from Microsoft and IBM to dozens of high-growth startups. Backed by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GV (Google Ventures) and Spark Capital, Andela is building the next generation of global technology leaders. Passion, excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting the status quo are just a few of the things that Andela team members have in common. We have a vision to empower 100,000 world-class developers in the next 10 years – and we want you to help make it happen. About the Role Andela is seeking a Director of People to build our organizational capacity and ensure we are creating an environment in which our people can realize their full potential. To be successful in this role, the right candidate will bring extensive knowledge and experience in managing and building people systems for growing organizations. As a coach to a growing team of managers, a supporter to our staff, and as one of the designers of our human systems, you will play an instrumental role in building a truly world class organization. The Director of People will be responsible for strategic and operational development, management and planning of the People function. The role is responsible for ensuring proper management of the entire life cycle of an employee from onboarding and forward. This role reports into the Country Director and has a dotted line to the Senior Director of People (The Human Resource Department is the equivalent of the People Department at Andela) Key Responsibilities Strategy Development Collaborate with the Senior Director of People and the overall Andela People team in setting the global People strategy. Champion the creation and execution of Andela People priorities. Lead in the local execution of the Global Andela People strategies. Drive the implementation of the strategic business plan by ensuring Andela employees are equipped and empowered to deliver the organisational strategy. Oversee the execution of the people aspects of the organisational strategy ensuring people are at the centre of all change processes. Act as the primary HR business partner to the Country Director and Kampala Leadership Team. Organization development and Change Management Drive Andela culture initiatives in Country. Ensure that all roles are well defined and collaborate with departmental heads to ensure that all job descriptions are up to date. Manage organizational development (OD) strategies and processes for departments including performance management, talent development, team effectiveness, and leadership coaching. Continue to build the development of leadership and management in the organisation in a way that enables employees to grow in tandem with changing organisational needs. Performance Management Overseeing the entire process of performance management, ensuring timely submission of reports and their analysis. Coordinate with Departmental Heads in ensuring that staff appreciate the linkage of performance to reward. Support performance systems including ad hoc performance support and training interventions as needed. To lead on the implementation of, and updates to, the Andela’s performance management strategy. Talent Management Provide professional expertise and support in the design, development and implementation of the talent review process that is required to achieve business goals and results in the creation of an internal bench of top talent. Collect, analyze and maintain data gathered to inform targeted leadership development Research and assist in the development of Performance Management training programs that focus on enabling the workforce to achieve improvements with priority organizational concerns. Collaborate in developing, initiating and maintaining effective programs for workforce retention, promotion and succession planning. Work closely with the line managers to prepare talent maps for business unit to career progression and feeds leadership pipeline. Advise and support the Country Director and the Departmental Heads on staff turnover and propose measures for talent retention Oversee the entire process of career and succession planning for key talent and position at Andela Provide monthly HR progress reports with regards to Talent Management and any that may be required by the VP of People and the Country Director Employee Relations Supporting and advising the Country Director and the Senior Director of People on the opportunities for improvement of employee relations. Enhance two-way communication within the business unit by ensuring that employees and other stakeholders are informed of what is happening, why it is happening and how it affects them. Implement the disciplinary and grievance handling policies and procedures taking into account application of law, organization values, operational policies and procedures. To liaise with Legal Team and Advisors on all legal issues relating to staff and ensure timely closure of the same. In liaison with the Heads of Department and or other concerned Departments, line management and staff, investigate or coordinate the investigation of staff cases relating to disciplinary and grievance matters and ensure their conclusion and or determination. Oversee the staff wellness programs and medical scheme. Manage staff separation procedures and communication, ensuring that internal policies and related statutory requirements are observed/fulfilled. Business Partnering Support and advice on People challenges and issues facing the department. Creating a high customer experience to internal clients requiring People services. Participate in employee related initiatives to ensure the organization embraces and adheres to the company’s defined culture and values within the office. Support the business to understand the People. Qualifications & Characteristics : As the ideal candidates for this role you: Comprehensive understanding of core human resources processes and systems (recruitment, absence management, organisation change, workforce planning, personnel administration, HR Analytics and Performance management) and best practice standards for each. Ability to create effective working partnerships with key stakeholders and to use these to create and implement people and organisation related business plans that support the achievement of business goals and objectives. Experience in a challenging, changing, complex business environments with a special focus on multiculturalism (and internationalism). Implementation of employee engagement strategies that have successfully delivered improved individual employee and organisational performance. A minimum of 7 - 10 years professional experience in a range of sectors. BS/BA degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences or its recognized equivalent +7 years of relevant HR experience or MS/MA degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences or its recognized equivalent, and 5 years relevant experience. Certified member of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management or related body is a bonus. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skill to build HR systems: benefits, payroll, accounting (not necessarily extensive knowledge, more knowing how to build the system) Ability to manage a team Skill to implement a performance management system for growing organization Skill to intervene with dissatisfied staff or mediate disagreements Skill (+experience) to build a recruiting program Ability to quickly build trust with staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance. Skill to interact with diplomacy, tact and follow up on requests in timely and efficient manner. Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical values at all times. Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive HR issues, projects. Computer literacy at an intermediate level. Including ability to use HR and other business software. Experience in HRIS implementation is an advantage. . Knowledge of in-country employment regulations, e.g. Country labor/employee relations statutes and capacity to apply them to Andela. Ability to adapt applicable founding country labour laws (US) into local practices as required. Strong knowledge of: salary structure benefits and compensation surveys/benchmarking job evaluation systems. Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. Backed by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GV (Google Ventures) and Spark Capital, Andela is building the next generation of global technology leaders. Passion, excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting the status quo are just a few of the things that Andela team members have in common. About the Role HR business partner will act as a point of contact for all employees and managers in supporting them in achieving their business goals. Providing instant and immediate feedback for all HR Process, procedures and initiatives. He/she will form a close liaison with the business leaders to deliver customized and forward-looking solutions, programs and policies to tackle issues faced by the Andela.HR business partner will also be the drivers of performance improvement and change management projects. They will act as key advisors to the Andela leadership team to influence positive change in the business environment . Roles and Responsibilities: Setting challenging HR goals and objectives with close cooperation with both the employees and managers. Selling HR projects and initiatives to both employees and managers and getting their buy in. Acting as project manager for large cross functional change management projects. Work closely with managers to effectively address performance gaps. Using extensive skills, knowledge and business acumen to make an impact in key areas such as change management, organisational design, employee engagement and strategic workforce planning, talent analytics and management, ensuring fairness and consistency runs throughout Partner with the Business Function Head to develop and drive plans that optimize talent, structure, process, culture and engagement and wider program initiatives. Work with Country Leadership and senior managers to effectively diagnose organizational issues and partner to solve them. Organize and advise managers throughout compensation process; participate in appropriate compensation and benchmarking surveys and studies. Sharing knowledge and insights with the wider HR community to help shape best practise and ensure business goals are in line with firm-wide strategy Nurturing, coaching and mentoring team members and the wider HR team. Qualifications: A HR Degree or a Business related degree from a reputable University. Must be a Registered Member with IHRM with a valid practising certificate. CIPD qualification, ongoing or complete would be an added advantage 5 years + HR Generalist experience and a good understanding of all aspects of HR Management including talent management, performance management , succession planning and resourcing. Experience in working with a HR database Eg Bamboo HR would be an added advantage. Strong knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws and best practices. Strong stakeholder management skills. Good project management skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to build partnerships at all levels. Strong analytical capabilities. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! At Andela, we outcompete through diversity. We know that our strengths lies in the multiplicity of talents, perspectives, backgrounds & orientations resident in our community and we take pride in that. Andela is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. Andela provides equal employment opportunities and workplace to all employees and applicants without regard to factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy (including breastfeeding), genetic information, HIV/AIDS or any other medical status, family or parental status, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Our policies expressly prohibit any form of harassment and/or discrimination as stated above. Andela is home for all, come as you are.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. Backed by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GV (Google Ventures) and Spark Capital, Andela is building the next generation of global technology leaders. Passion, excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting the status quo are just a few of the things that Andela team members have in common. About the Role HR business partner will act as a point of contact for all employees and managers in supporting them in achieving their business goals. Providing instant and immediate feedback for all HR Process, procedures and initiatives. He/she will form a close liaison with the business leaders to deliver customized and forward-looking solutions, programs and policies to tackle issues faced by the Andela.HR business partner will also be the drivers of performance improvement and change management projects. They will act as key advisors to the Andela leadership team to influence positive change in the business environment . Roles and Responsibilities: Setting challenging HR goals and objectives with close cooperation with both the employees and managers. Selling HR projects and initiatives to both employees and managers and getting their buy in. Acting as project manager for large cross functional change management projects. Work closely with managers to effectively address performance gaps. Using extensive skills, knowledge and business acumen to make an impact in key areas such as change management, organisational design, employee engagement and strategic workforce planning, talent analytics and management, ensuring fairness and consistency runs throughout Partner with the Business Function Head to develop and drive plans that optimize talent, structure, process, culture and engagement and wider program initiatives. Work with Country Leadership and senior managers to effectively diagnose organizational issues and partner to solve them. Organize and advise managers throughout compensation process; participate in appropriate compensation and benchmarking surveys and studies. Sharing knowledge and insights with the wider HR community to help shape best practise and ensure business goals are in line with firm-wide strategy Nurturing, coaching and mentoring team members and the wider HR team. Qualifications: A HR Degree or a Business related degree from a reputable University. Must be a Registered Member with IHRM with a valid practising certificate. CIPD qualification, ongoing or complete would be an added advantage 5 years + HR Generalist experience and a good understanding of all aspects of HR Management including talent management, performance management , succession planning and resourcing. Experience in working with a HR database Eg Bamboo HR would be an added advantage. Strong knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws and best practices. Strong stakeholder management skills. Good project management skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to build partnerships at all levels. Strong analytical capabilities. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! At Andela, we outcompete through diversity. We know that our strengths lies in the multiplicity of talents, perspectives, backgrounds & orientations resident in our community and we take pride in that. Andela is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. Andela provides equal employment opportunities and workplace to all employees and applicants without regard to factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy (including breastfeeding), genetic information, HIV/AIDS or any other medical status, family or parental status, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Our policies expressly prohibit any form of harassment and/or discrimination as stated above. Andela is home for all, come as you are.
Department: People Type: Full Time Experience: Junior - Mid Level Reporting to: Senior Recruiter About Andela: Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About You: You are passionate about supporting recruiting functions, building and designing systems and process that increase efficiency and you have a love for finding and supporting unique individuals that, given the right role have the power to change the world. You are excited to represent Andela to a wide variety of candidates across levels of seniority and thrive in a multi-functional role in fast-paced, innovative environments, and solving key issues enabling recruiting functions to thrive and aiding in finding and empowering Africa’s top engineers. You have strong analytical and time/project management skills. You are a confident self-starter and be a results-oriented individual excited by the mission that you apply your skills towards. You’ll partner closely with the Recruiting team to optimise the job roles in focus. About the Role: As Andela engages with the continent’s top technologists, you will play a key role in attracting, talent mapping, sourcing and hiring key high calibre technologists across Africa, and filling mission critical roles which drive Andela’s growth and impact. You are familiar with a wider range of sourcing and talent attraction techniques, across active sourcing on social media, databases and Boolean searches, as well as leveraging referrals and internal mobility/applicants. We are looking for someone who understands how to build a pipeline through online sourcing tools, and understands how to quickly engage and progress candidates through the recruitment process. You must be highly organized and capable of prioritizing work with little guidance. Key Responsibilities: Source top talent online to build a funnel of qualified candidates for a quickly scaling and dynamic global team Design and maintain systems that guarantee punctual and delightful evaluation processes for our candidates Coordinate (using recruiting software & tracking systems) and communicate with internal stakeholders to guarantee headcount is filled on time, and through the most equitable and objective processes possible Comply with and bolster data analysis systems to improve performance tracking once hired. Coordinating the various tasks to ensure a consistent, data collection towards active sourcing, candidate application review, referral actioning, interview pass-through rates and hiring goals. Engage and captivate the interest of high-quality candidates and convert those candidates into hires Qualifications & Characteristics At least 2 years in a Talent Acquisition or Recruitment related role in an established organisation , technical recruiting experience a bonus Curiosity about how to improve efficiency in attracting top engineers from across the continent Active sourcing experience through platforms such as LinkedIn, Boolean search exposure and leveraging networks through referrals and internal applicants Excellent knowledge and passion about Andela’s mission and vision. Able to convincingly sell Andela’s opportunity to prospective employees You drive results in a big way and can get things done. You are self-driven and have great independent follow-through You are great at researching candidates and their previous employers online, and have a very strong interest in talent acquisition and personal career trajectories. You are a heroine/hero at maintaining relationships, with a mind for client / candidate satisfaction. You have a knack for developing, coordinating and implementing the calendars of activities to ensure that targets are hit in a timely manner Outgoing personality and a high comfort level speaking with and selling to others Excellent written and spoken communication skills, as well as good listening skills A self-starter who can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we will be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, And a chance to change the world! At Andela, we outcompete through diversity. We know that our strengths lies in the multiplicity of talents, perspectives, backgrounds & orientations resident in our community and we take pride in that. Andela is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. Andela provides equal employment opportunities and workplace to all employees and applicants without regard to factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy (including breastfeeding), genetic information, HIV/AIDS or any other medical status, family or parental status, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Our policies expressly prohibit any form of harassment and/or discrimination as stated above. Andela is home for all, come as you are.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
Department: People Type: Full Time Experience: Junior - Mid Level Reporting to: Senior Recruiter About Andela: Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About You: You are passionate about supporting recruiting functions, building and designing systems and process that increase efficiency and you have a love for finding and supporting unique individuals that, given the right role have the power to change the world. You are excited to represent Andela to a wide variety of candidates across levels of seniority and thrive in a multi-functional role in fast-paced, innovative environments, and solving key issues enabling recruiting functions to thrive and aiding in finding and empowering Africa’s top engineers. You have strong analytical and time/project management skills. You are a confident self-starter and be a results-oriented individual excited by the mission that you apply your skills towards. You’ll partner closely with the Recruiting team to optimise the job roles in focus. About the Role: As Andela engages with the continent’s top technologists, you will play a key role in attracting, talent mapping, sourcing and hiring key high calibre technologists across Africa, and filling mission critical roles which drive Andela’s growth and impact. You are familiar with a wider range of sourcing and talent attraction techniques, across active sourcing on social media, databases and Boolean searches, as well as leveraging referrals and internal mobility/applicants. We are looking for someone who understands how to build a pipeline through online sourcing tools, and understands how to quickly engage and progress candidates through the recruitment process. You must be highly organized and capable of prioritizing work with little guidance. Key Responsibilities: Source top talent online to build a funnel of qualified candidates for a quickly scaling and dynamic global team Design and maintain systems that guarantee punctual and delightful evaluation processes for our candidates Coordinate (using recruiting software & tracking systems) and communicate with internal stakeholders to guarantee headcount is filled on time, and through the most equitable and objective processes possible Comply with and bolster data analysis systems to improve performance tracking once hired. Coordinating the various tasks to ensure a consistent, data collection towards active sourcing, candidate application review, referral actioning, interview pass-through rates and hiring goals. Engage and captivate the interest of high-quality candidates and convert those candidates into hires Qualifications & Characteristics At least 2 years in a Talent Acquisition or Recruitment related role in an established organisation , technical recruiting experience a bonus Curiosity about how to improve efficiency in attracting top engineers from across the continent Active sourcing experience through platforms such as LinkedIn, Boolean search exposure and leveraging networks through referrals and internal applicants Excellent knowledge and passion about Andela’s mission and vision. Able to convincingly sell Andela’s opportunity to prospective employees You drive results in a big way and can get things done. You are self-driven and have great independent follow-through You are great at researching candidates and their previous employers online, and have a very strong interest in talent acquisition and personal career trajectories. You are a heroine/hero at maintaining relationships, with a mind for client / candidate satisfaction. You have a knack for developing, coordinating and implementing the calendars of activities to ensure that targets are hit in a timely manner Outgoing personality and a high comfort level speaking with and selling to others Excellent written and spoken communication skills, as well as good listening skills A self-starter who can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we will be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, And a chance to change the world! At Andela, we outcompete through diversity. We know that our strengths lies in the multiplicity of talents, perspectives, backgrounds & orientations resident in our community and we take pride in that. Andela is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. Andela provides equal employment opportunities and workplace to all employees and applicants without regard to factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy (including breastfeeding), genetic information, HIV/AIDS or any other medical status, family or parental status, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Our policies expressly prohibit any form of harassment and/or discrimination as stated above. Andela is home for all, come as you are.
About Andela: Andela extends engineering teams with world-class software developers. We recruit the most talented developers on the African continent, shape them into technical leaders, and place them as full-time distributed team members with companies that range from Microsoft and IBM to dozens of high-growth startups. Andela is building the next generation of global technology leaders. Passion, excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting the status quo are just a few of the things that Andela team members have in common. About You: You are passionate about building and designing systems and process that increase efficiency and you have a love for finding and supporting unique individuals that, given the right role have the power to change the world. You are excited to represent Andela to a wide variety of candidates across levels of seniority and thrive in a multi-functional role in fast-paced, innovative environments, and solving key issues enabling recruiting functions to thrive and aiding in finding and empowering Africa’s top engineers. You have strong analytical and time/project management skills. You are a confident self-starter and be a results-oriented individual excited by the mission that you apply your skills towards. Role Responsibilities: Define and lead coordination systems, measurement, and accountability in Andela’s rapidly scaling and dynamic Talent function - including managing interview scheduling for key/senior technology roles Delivering an incredible candidate experience by being the scheduling point of contact for key technology hires Providing a key role in talent mapping and insight to ensure Andela is an expert in technology market trends Maximise the efficient and quality of Talent / Recruitment operations by finding, selecting and overseeing the implementation of third party softwares, tools and internal process that empower and enhance Talent / Recruiting at Andela Screening online applicants and ensure SLA’s are met regarding responses to candidates, updates to referrers and in internal client delivery Qualifications & Characteristics As the ideal candidates for this role should have: Experience in coordination and/or project management Experience in technology companies or staffing environments, exposure specifically to technology recruiting would be a bonus The ability and desire to innovate and “think-outside-the-box” to constantly seek to improve the overall division and Andela while operating in an environment of constant change Knowledge of recruiting functions and experience managing projects/initiatives would be preferred Strong time-management skills and ideally across gSuite A passion to optimise/empower a recruiting function through problem solving, coordination and seeking to find solutions and positively impact the Talent team The ability to work independently, with some ambiguity and develop process and structure as needed Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, And a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
About Andela: Andela extends engineering teams with world-class software developers. We recruit the most talented developers on the African continent, shape them into technical leaders, and place them as full-time distributed team members with companies that range from Microsoft and IBM to dozens of high-growth startups. Andela is building the next generation of global technology leaders. Passion, excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting the status quo are just a few of the things that Andela team members have in common. About You: You are passionate about building and designing systems and process that increase efficiency and you have a love for finding and supporting unique individuals that, given the right role have the power to change the world. You are excited to represent Andela to a wide variety of candidates across levels of seniority and thrive in a multi-functional role in fast-paced, innovative environments, and solving key issues enabling recruiting functions to thrive and aiding in finding and empowering Africa’s top engineers. You have strong analytical and time/project management skills. You are a confident self-starter and be a results-oriented individual excited by the mission that you apply your skills towards. Role Responsibilities: Define and lead coordination systems, measurement, and accountability in Andela’s rapidly scaling and dynamic Talent function - including managing interview scheduling for key/senior technology roles Delivering an incredible candidate experience by being the scheduling point of contact for key technology hires Providing a key role in talent mapping and insight to ensure Andela is an expert in technology market trends Maximise the efficient and quality of Talent / Recruitment operations by finding, selecting and overseeing the implementation of third party softwares, tools and internal process that empower and enhance Talent / Recruiting at Andela Screening online applicants and ensure SLA’s are met regarding responses to candidates, updates to referrers and in internal client delivery Qualifications & Characteristics As the ideal candidates for this role should have: Experience in coordination and/or project management Experience in technology companies or staffing environments, exposure specifically to technology recruiting would be a bonus The ability and desire to innovate and “think-outside-the-box” to constantly seek to improve the overall division and Andela while operating in an environment of constant change Knowledge of recruiting functions and experience managing projects/initiatives would be preferred Strong time-management skills and ideally across gSuite A passion to optimise/empower a recruiting function through problem solving, coordination and seeking to find solutions and positively impact the Talent team The ability to work independently, with some ambiguity and develop process and structure as needed Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, And a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the role You will be responsible for leading teams of senior engineers to design and implement best-in-class technical programs that enable Andela’s engineers to learn efficiently. You will be responsible for developing the strategic direction, guiding a team and for executing against the department’s technical responsibilities. A clear leader to engineers, you will be responsible for understanding developer’s needs, designing programs to address them, and measurably improving developer performance. With your leadership Andela’s developers will learn more faster, with a better user experience. Job Description Understand the talent development needs of Andela’s more senior developers Collect and organize data about what programs increase developer performance Design, and implement supplementary programs that support senior developers Revise existing programs with a specific focus on ensuring best-in-class technical standards Coach non-technical talent development team members to understand and address engineering perspectives for learning programs Hire and/or manage the time of senior engineers to facilitate developer growth and learning Define and operationalise measures of success Skills & Competencies Entrepreneurial attitude whilst developing and empowering those supporting you Strong coding background in at least one of Andela’s offered stacks Data focused - obsessed with tracking initiatives and optimizing processes Decisive and able to influence others for cooperation and buy-in Strong presentation, interviewing, and negotiation skills Ability to manage time and workload effectively Ability to work with minimal support Ability to motivate and support a team of highly effective individuals Qualifications 2-4 years in technical project experience Minimum of 2 years managerial experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences or similar Worked in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment with developers Has experience in setting up new operations from scratch EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the role You will be responsible for leading teams of senior engineers to design and implement best-in-class technical programs that enable Andela’s engineers to learn efficiently. You will be responsible for developing the strategic direction, guiding a team and for executing against the department’s technical responsibilities. A clear leader to engineers, you will be responsible for understanding developer’s needs, designing programs to address them, and measurably improving developer performance. With your leadership Andela’s developers will learn more faster, with a better user experience. Job Description Understand the talent development needs of Andela’s more senior developers Collect and organize data about what programs increase developer performance Design, and implement supplementary programs that support senior developers Revise existing programs with a specific focus on ensuring best-in-class technical standards Coach non-technical talent development team members to understand and address engineering perspectives for learning programs Hire and/or manage the time of senior engineers to facilitate developer growth and learning Define and operationalise measures of success Skills & Competencies Entrepreneurial attitude whilst developing and empowering those supporting you Strong coding background in at least one of Andela’s offered stacks Data focused - obsessed with tracking initiatives and optimizing processes Decisive and able to influence others for cooperation and buy-in Strong presentation, interviewing, and negotiation skills Ability to manage time and workload effectively Ability to work with minimal support Ability to motivate and support a team of highly effective individuals Qualifications 2-4 years in technical project experience Minimum of 2 years managerial experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences or similar Worked in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment with developers Has experience in setting up new operations from scratch EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role In this role, you will primarily work as a Team Lead within the Talent Development department leading a team of apprenticing engineers to ensure that all Andela internal applications and underlying infrastructure are stable and state of the art. As the senior member of your team, you will take responsibility for the overall planning, execution and success of complex technical projects. You will work closely with the product management and other team leads to ensure we're building an infrastructure that meets and supports our product needs. You will take pride in managing production systems that are key to helping Andela grow and scale as an organization. You will be responsible for managing the delivery of your work as well as any engineer that work under you. Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To : Work closely with Product Managers and Team Leads to understand the infrastructure needs Manage production systems and application deployments Design, implement, and enhance monitoring, metrics, and log aggregation systems Design, implement, and enhance deployment automation tools Share responsibility for strategically scaling Andela’s internal systems Promote and nurture good team practices such as TDD, code reviews, and pair programming Bring vision to the team in the form of new technology recommendations, ideas and approaches Mentor entry-level DevOps engineers willing to become world-class Leverage cognitive apprenticeship methods to support the learning of entry-level apprentices What makes you a great fit for this role: The ability to be located in Lagos, Nigeria or Nairobi, Kenya. 2-5 years building and shipping software products with a DevOps perspective Experience leading a team of engineers in an agile environment (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc) TDD and pair programming experience Programming and scripting experience (Bash, Python or Javascript is mandatory) Experience in deploying and maintaining production environments in Google Cloud Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Graphana, New Relic) Experience setting up Vagrant or Docker Experience setting up and managing a continuous integration and delivery process (Jenkins, Concourse) Highly collaborative with experience building rapport, confidence and trust among all team members. A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. You’re the kind of person who: Has a clear passion and expertise in Software Development and DevOps Is constantly learning and expanding your skillsets on and off the job. Can mentor entry-level DevOps engineers willing to become world-class. is driven by purpose, passion, thirst for knowledge, and the pursuit of a better world. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role In this role, you will primarily work as a Team Lead within the Talent Development department leading a team of apprenticing engineers to ensure that all Andela internal applications and underlying infrastructure are stable and state of the art. As the senior member of your team, you will take responsibility for the overall planning, execution and success of complex technical projects. You will work closely with the product management and other team leads to ensure we're building an infrastructure that meets and supports our product needs. You will take pride in managing production systems that are key to helping Andela grow and scale as an organization. You will be responsible for managing the delivery of your work as well as any engineer that work under you. Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To : Work closely with Product Managers and Team Leads to understand the infrastructure needs Manage production systems and application deployments Design, implement, and enhance monitoring, metrics, and log aggregation systems Design, implement, and enhance deployment automation tools Share responsibility for strategically scaling Andela’s internal systems Promote and nurture good team practices such as TDD, code reviews, and pair programming Bring vision to the team in the form of new technology recommendations, ideas and approaches Mentor entry-level DevOps engineers willing to become world-class Leverage cognitive apprenticeship methods to support the learning of entry-level apprentices What makes you a great fit for this role: The ability to be located in Lagos, Nigeria or Nairobi, Kenya. 2-5 years building and shipping software products with a DevOps perspective Experience leading a team of engineers in an agile environment (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc) TDD and pair programming experience Programming and scripting experience (Bash, Python or Javascript is mandatory) Experience in deploying and maintaining production environments in Google Cloud Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Graphana, New Relic) Experience setting up Vagrant or Docker Experience setting up and managing a continuous integration and delivery process (Jenkins, Concourse) Highly collaborative with experience building rapport, confidence and trust among all team members. A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. You’re the kind of person who: Has a clear passion and expertise in Software Development and DevOps Is constantly learning and expanding your skillsets on and off the job. Can mentor entry-level DevOps engineers willing to become world-class. is driven by purpose, passion, thirst for knowledge, and the pursuit of a better world. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role In this role, you will primarily work as a Team Lead within the Talent Development department leading a team of apprenticing engineers to ensure that all Andela internal applications and underlying infrastructure are stable and state of the art. As the senior member of your team, you will take responsibility for the overall planning, execution and success of complex technical projects. You will work closely with the product management and other team leads to ensure we're building an infrastructure that meets and supports our product needs. You will take pride in managing production systems that are key to helping Andela grow and scale as an organization. You will be responsible for managing the delivery of your work as well as any engineer that work under you. Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To : Work closely with Product Managers and Team Leads to understand the infrastructure needs Manage production systems and application deployments Design, implement, and enhance monitoring, metrics, and log aggregation systems Design, implement, and enhance deployment automation tools Share responsibility for strategically scaling Andela’s internal systems Promote and nurture good team practices such as TDD, code reviews, and pair programming Bring vision to the team in the form of new technology recommendations, ideas and approaches Mentor entry-level DevOps engineers willing to become world-class Leverage cognitive apprenticeship methods to support the learning of entry-level apprentices What makes you a great fit for this role: The ability to be located in Lagos, Nigeria or Nairobi, Kenya. 2-5 years building and shipping software products with a DevOps perspective Experience leading a team of engineers in an agile environment (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc) TDD and pair programming experience Programming and scripting experience (Bash, Python or Javascript is mandatory) Experience in deploying and maintaining production environments in Google Cloud Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Graphana, New Relic) Experience setting up Vagrant or Docker Experience setting up and managing a continuous integration and delivery process (Jenkins, Concourse) Highly collaborative with experience building rapport, confidence and trust among all team members. A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. You’re the kind of person who: Has a clear passion and expertise in Software Development and DevOps Is constantly learning and expanding your skillsets on and off the job. Can mentor entry-level DevOps engineers willing to become world-class. is driven by purpose, passion, thirst for knowledge, and the pursuit of a better world. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role In this role, you will primarily work as a Team Lead within the Talent Development department leading a team of apprenticing engineers to ensure that all Andela internal applications and underlying infrastructure are stable and state of the art. As the senior member of your team, you will take responsibility for the overall planning, execution and success of complex technical projects. You will work closely with the product management and other team leads to ensure we're building an infrastructure that meets and supports our product needs. You will take pride in managing production systems that are key to helping Andela grow and scale as an organization. You will be responsible for managing the delivery of your work as well as any engineer that work under you. Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To : Work closely with Product Managers and Team Leads to understand the infrastructure needs Manage production systems and application deployments Design, implement, and enhance monitoring, metrics, and log aggregation systems Design, implement, and enhance deployment automation tools Share responsibility for strategically scaling Andela’s internal systems Promote and nurture good team practices such as TDD, code reviews, and pair programming Bring vision to the team in the form of new technology recommendations, ideas and approaches Mentor entry-level DevOps engineers willing to become world-class Leverage cognitive apprenticeship methods to support the learning of entry-level apprentices What makes you a great fit for this role: The ability to be located in Lagos, Nigeria or Nairobi, Kenya. 2-5 years building and shipping software products with a DevOps perspective Experience leading a team of engineers in an agile environment (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc) TDD and pair programming experience Programming and scripting experience (Bash, Python or Javascript is mandatory) Experience in deploying and maintaining production environments in Google Cloud Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Graphana, New Relic) Experience setting up Vagrant or Docker Experience setting up and managing a continuous integration and delivery process (Jenkins, Concourse) Highly collaborative with experience building rapport, confidence and trust among all team members. A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. You’re the kind of person who: Has a clear passion and expertise in Software Development and DevOps Is constantly learning and expanding your skillsets on and off the job. Can mentor entry-level DevOps engineers willing to become world-class. is driven by purpose, passion, thirst for knowledge, and the pursuit of a better world. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Software Development Learning Facilitator The Software Development Learning Facilitator is charged with h elping the next generation of African technology leaders gain the skills to be globally employable software developers. Responsibilities The specific responsibilities of the Software Development Learning Facilitator will include: Mentoring aspiring software developers Running simulated software development team sprints Delivering actionable feedback and watching people improve based on your input Tracking and measuring skill development using Andela’s unique learning systems Continuously levelling up your own skills and grow with the organization Qualifications: Experience with one or more of the following: Professional Software Development (ex: Web development in JS, Python, Ruby, etc. or Mobile Development in Android or iOS) Instructional Design in Computer Programming or Software Relational/Business/People Skills Training Mentorship or Coaching in Software Engineering/Development EPIC Values alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Be a self-starter who can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Software Development Learning Facilitator The Software Development Learning Facilitator is charged with h elping the next generation of African technology leaders gain the skills to be globally employable software developers. Responsibilities The specific responsibilities of the Software Development Learning Facilitator will include: Mentoring aspiring software developers Running simulated software development team sprints Delivering actionable feedback and watching people improve based on your input Tracking and measuring skill development using Andela’s unique learning systems Continuously levelling up your own skills and grow with the organization Qualifications: Experience with one or more of the following: Professional Software Development (ex: Web development in JS, Python, Ruby, etc. or Mobile Development in Android or iOS) Instructional Design in Computer Programming or Software Relational/Business/People Skills Training Mentorship or Coaching in Software Engineering/Development EPIC Values alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Be a self-starter who can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Summary: Help the next generation of African (alts: Nigerian, Kenyan, East African) technology leaders gain the skills to be globally employable software developers. Responsibilities: Mentor aspiring software developers Run simulated software development team sprints Deliver actionable feedback and watch people improve based on your input Track and measure skill development using Andela’s unique learning systems Continuously level up your own skills and grow with the organization Qualifications: Experience with one or more of the following: Professional Software Development (ex: Web development in JS, Python, Ruby, etc. or Mobile Development in Android or iOS) Instructional Design in Computer Programming or Software Relational/Business/People Skills Training Mentorship or Coaching in Software Engineering/Development EPIC Values alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
Summary: Help the next generation of African (alts: Nigerian, Kenyan, East African) technology leaders gain the skills to be globally employable software developers. Responsibilities: Mentor aspiring software developers Run simulated software development team sprints Deliver actionable feedback and watch people improve based on your input Track and measure skill development using Andela’s unique learning systems Continuously level up your own skills and grow with the organization Qualifications: Experience with one or more of the following: Professional Software Development (ex: Web development in JS, Python, Ruby, etc. or Mobile Development in Android or iOS) Instructional Design in Computer Programming or Software Relational/Business/People Skills Training Mentorship or Coaching in Software Engineering/Development EPIC Values alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch.
Summary: Help the next generation of African (alts: Nigerian, Kenyan, East African) technology leaders gain the skills to be globally employable software developers. Responsibilities: Mentor aspiring software developers Run simulated software development team sprints Deliver actionable feedback and watch people improve based on your input Track and measure skill development using Andela’s unique learning systems Continuously level up your own skills and grow with the organization Qualifications: Experience with one or more of the following: Professional Software Development (ex: Web development in JS, Python, Ruby, etc. or Mobile Development in Android or iOS) Instructional Design in Computer Programming or Software Relational/Business/People Skills Training Mentorship or Coaching in Software Engineering/Development EPIC Values alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
Summary: Help the next generation of African (alts: Nigerian, Kenyan, East African) technology leaders gain the skills to be globally employable software developers. Responsibilities: Mentor aspiring software developers Run simulated software development team sprints Deliver actionable feedback and watch people improve based on your input Track and measure skill development using Andela’s unique learning systems Continuously level up your own skills and grow with the organization Qualifications: Experience with one or more of the following: Professional Software Development (ex: Web development in JS, Python, Ruby, etc. or Mobile Development in Android or iOS) Instructional Design in Computer Programming or Software Relational/Business/People Skills Training Mentorship or Coaching in Software Engineering/Development EPIC Values alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch.
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role In this role, you will primarily work as a Team Lead within the Talent Development department leading a team of apprenticing engineers to ensure that all Andela internal applications and underlying infrastructure are stable and state of the art. As the senior member of your team, you will take responsibility for the overall planning, execution and success of complex technical projects. You will work closely with the product management and other team leads to ensure we're building an infrastructure that meets and supports our product needs. You will take pride in managing production systems that are key to helping Andela grow and scale as an organization. You will be responsible for managing the delivery of your work as well as any engineer that work under you. Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To : Work closely with Product Managers and Team Leads to understand the infrastructure needs Manage production systems and application deployments Design, implement, and enhance monitoring, metrics, and log aggregation systems Design, implement, and enhance deployment automation tools Share responsibility for strategically scaling Andela’s internal systems Promote and nurture good team practices such as TDD, code reviews, and pair programming Bring vision to the team in the form of new technology recommendations, ideas and approaches Mentor entry-level DevOps engineers willing to become world-class Leverage cognitive apprenticeship methods to support the learning of entry-level apprentices What makes you a great fit for this role: The ability to be located in Lagos, Nigeria or Nairobi, Kenya. 2-5 years building and shipping software products with a DevOps perspective Experience leading a team of engineers in an agile environment (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc) TDD and pair programming experience Programming and scripting experience (Bash, Python or Javascript is mandatory) Experience in deploying and maintaining production environments in Google Cloud Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Graphana, New Relic) Experience setting up Vagrant or Docker Experience setting up and managing a continuous integration and delivery process (Jenkins, Concourse) Highly collaborative with experience building rapport, confidence and trust among all team members. A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. You’re the kind of person who: Has a clear passion and expertise in Software Development and DevOps Is constantly learning and expanding your skillsets on and off the job. Can mentor entry-level DevOps engineers willing to become world-class. is driven by purpose, passion, thirst for knowledge, and the pursuit of a better world. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role In this role, you will primarily work as a Team Lead within the Talent Development department leading a team of apprenticing engineers to ensure that all Andela internal applications and underlying infrastructure are stable and state of the art. As the senior member of your team, you will take responsibility for the overall planning, execution and success of complex technical projects. You will work closely with the product management and other team leads to ensure we're building an infrastructure that meets and supports our product needs. You will take pride in managing production systems that are key to helping Andela grow and scale as an organization. You will be responsible for managing the delivery of your work as well as any engineer that work under you. Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To : Work closely with Product Managers and Team Leads to understand the infrastructure needs Manage production systems and application deployments Design, implement, and enhance monitoring, metrics, and log aggregation systems Design, implement, and enhance deployment automation tools Share responsibility for strategically scaling Andela’s internal systems Promote and nurture good team practices such as TDD, code reviews, and pair programming Bring vision to the team in the form of new technology recommendations, ideas and approaches Mentor entry-level DevOps engineers willing to become world-class Leverage cognitive apprenticeship methods to support the learning of entry-level apprentices What makes you a great fit for this role: The ability to be located in Lagos, Nigeria or Nairobi, Kenya. 2-5 years building and shipping software products with a DevOps perspective Experience leading a team of engineers in an agile environment (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc) TDD and pair programming experience Programming and scripting experience (Bash, Python or Javascript is mandatory) Experience in deploying and maintaining production environments in Google Cloud Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Graphana, New Relic) Experience setting up Vagrant or Docker Experience setting up and managing a continuous integration and delivery process (Jenkins, Concourse) Highly collaborative with experience building rapport, confidence and trust among all team members. A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. You’re the kind of person who: Has a clear passion and expertise in Software Development and DevOps Is constantly learning and expanding your skillsets on and off the job. Can mentor entry-level DevOps engineers willing to become world-class. is driven by purpose, passion, thirst for knowledge, and the pursuit of a better world. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Summary: Do you have the potential, skills, and desire to become one of the top 10% Technology Leaders in the world? At Andela, we believe that Technology Leaders are defined by their ability to model, capture, and transfer the mindset and best practices of their craft to any technology professional from entry level developers to senior software engineers. In this role you will nurture that expertise by daily investing in the next generation of African technology leaders to gain the skills needed to be globally employable software developers. Role-specific Responsibilities: Drive teams of software developers (junior and senior) to rapidly develop great software products Inspire and Mentor aspiring Software Developers and Software Development Learning Facilitators Support the learning and professional development of dozens of Africa's most talented software developers every day Deliver actionable feedback and support multiple learners to grow significantly Drive creative solutions that improve the standard of our software products and learning programs Model Technical Leadership that other Facilitators can look up to and learn from Andelan Responsibilities: Take ownership of our vision and help us innovate, grow, and thrive as a department and an organization Collaboratively and passionately deliver excellent work with integrity everyday Continuously level up your own skills and grow with the organization Qualifications: The ideal candidate for the role MUST have experience with the following: Minimum 4 years working experience (or equivalent experience with multiple professional software development product teams) in Full-stack Software Development JS (Node/Angular/Meteor/React) Python (Flask/Django) Ruby (Rails) PHP (Laravel, Lumen etc) Experience with Agile Software Development Techniques and Tools SCRUM/Kanban/Extreme Programming Trello/Pivotal Tracker/Zenhub Version Control (Github/Bitbucket) TDD Continuous Integration Docker/Vagrant Leading teams to build and deploy Professional Software Products Relational/Business/People/Soft Skills experience EPIC Values alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast whilst delivering value on it simultaneously Other desirable skills that it would be nice for an ideal candidate to have experience in include: Software Development Instructional Design Curriculum design Program development Setup Workshops, Bootcamps, Developer Groups or Forums Mentorship or Coaching in Software Engineering Facilitated learning in a structured learning environment Mentored or coached upcoming developers in a structured or unstructured setting Spoke at Tech Forums or workshops Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
Summary: Do you have the potential, skills, and desire to become one of the top 10% Technology Leaders in the world? At Andela, we believe that Technology Leaders are defined by their ability to model, capture, and transfer the mindset and best practices of their craft to any technology professional from entry level developers to senior software engineers. In this role you will nurture that expertise by daily investing in the next generation of African technology leaders to gain the skills needed to be globally employable software developers. Role-specific Responsibilities: Drive teams of software developers (junior and senior) to rapidly develop great software products Inspire and Mentor aspiring Software Developers and Software Development Learning Facilitators Support the learning and professional development of dozens of Africa's most talented software developers every day Deliver actionable feedback and support multiple learners to grow significantly Drive creative solutions that improve the standard of our software products and learning programs Model Technical Leadership that other Facilitators can look up to and learn from Andelan Responsibilities: Take ownership of our vision and help us innovate, grow, and thrive as a department and an organization Collaboratively and passionately deliver excellent work with integrity everyday Continuously level up your own skills and grow with the organization Qualifications: The ideal candidate for the role MUST have experience with the following: Minimum 4 years working experience (or equivalent experience with multiple professional software development product teams) in Full-stack Software Development JS (Node/Angular/Meteor/React) Python (Flask/Django) Ruby (Rails) PHP (Laravel, Lumen etc) Experience with Agile Software Development Techniques and Tools SCRUM/Kanban/Extreme Programming Trello/Pivotal Tracker/Zenhub Version Control (Github/Bitbucket) TDD Continuous Integration Docker/Vagrant Leading teams to build and deploy Professional Software Products Relational/Business/People/Soft Skills experience EPIC Values alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast whilst delivering value on it simultaneously Other desirable skills that it would be nice for an ideal candidate to have experience in include: Software Development Instructional Design Curriculum design Program development Setup Workshops, Bootcamps, Developer Groups or Forums Mentorship or Coaching in Software Engineering Facilitated learning in a structured learning environment Mentored or coached upcoming developers in a structured or unstructured setting Spoke at Tech Forums or workshops Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch.
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the role You will be responsible for leading teams of senior engineers to design and implement best-in-class technical programs that enable Andela’s engineers to learn efficiently. You will be responsible for developing the strategic direction, guiding a team and for executing against the department’s technical responsibilities. A clear leader to engineers, you will be responsible for understanding developer’s needs, designing programs to address them, and measurably improving developer performance. With your leadership Andela’s developers will learn more faster, with a better user experience. Job Description Understand the talent development needs of Andela’s more senior developers Collect and organize data about what programs increase developer performance Design, and implement supplementary programs that support senior developers Revise existing programs with a specific focus on ensuring best-in-class technical standards Coach non-technical talent development team members to understand and address engineering perspectives for learning programs Hire and/or manage the time of senior engineers to facilitate developer growth and learning Define and operationalise measures of success Skills & Competencies Entrepreneurial attitude whilst developing and empowering those supporting you Strong coding background in at least one of Andela’s offered stacks Data focused - obsessed with tracking initiatives and optimizing processes Decisive and able to influence others for cooperation and buy-in Strong presentation, interviewing, and negotiation skills Ability to manage time and workload effectively Ability to work with minimal support Ability to motivate and support a team of highly effective individuals Qualifications 2-4 years in technical project experience Minimum of 2 years managerial experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences or similar Worked in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment with developers Has experience in setting up new operations from scratch EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the role You will be responsible for leading teams of senior engineers to design and implement best-in-class technical programs that enable Andela’s engineers to learn efficiently. You will be responsible for developing the strategic direction, guiding a team and for executing against the department’s technical responsibilities. A clear leader to engineers, you will be responsible for understanding developer’s needs, designing programs to address them, and measurably improving developer performance. With your leadership Andela’s developers will learn more faster, with a better user experience. Job Description Understand the talent development needs of Andela’s more senior developers Collect and organize data about what programs increase developer performance Design, and implement supplementary programs that support senior developers Revise existing programs with a specific focus on ensuring best-in-class technical standards Coach non-technical talent development team members to understand and address engineering perspectives for learning programs Hire and/or manage the time of senior engineers to facilitate developer growth and learning Define and operationalise measures of success Skills & Competencies Entrepreneurial attitude whilst developing and empowering those supporting you Strong coding background in at least one of Andela’s offered stacks Data focused - obsessed with tracking initiatives and optimizing processes Decisive and able to influence others for cooperation and buy-in Strong presentation, interviewing, and negotiation skills Ability to manage time and workload effectively Ability to work with minimal support Ability to motivate and support a team of highly effective individuals Qualifications 2-4 years in technical project experience Minimum of 2 years managerial experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences or similar Worked in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment with developers Has experience in setting up new operations from scratch EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the role You will be responsible for leading teams of senior engineers to design and implement best-in-class technical programs that enable Andela’s engineers to learn efficiently. You will be responsible for developing the strategic direction, guiding a team and for executing against the department’s technical responsibilities. A clear leader to engineers, you will be responsible for understanding developer’s needs, designing programs to address them, and measurably improving developer performance. With your leadership Andela’s developers will learn more faster, with a better user experience. Job Description Understand the talent development needs of Andela’s more senior developers Collect and organize data about what programs increase developer performance Design, and implement supplementary programs that support senior developers Revise existing programs with a specific focus on ensuring best-in-class technical standards Coach non-technical talent development team members to understand and address engineering perspectives for learning programs Hire and/or manage the time of senior engineers to facilitate developer growth and learning Define and operationalise measures of success Skills & Competencies Entrepreneurial attitude whilst developing and empowering those supporting you Strong coding background in at least one of Andela’s offered stacks Data focused - obsessed with tracking initiatives and optimizing processes Decisive and able to influence others for cooperation and buy-in Strong presentation, interviewing, and negotiation skills Ability to manage time and workload effectively Ability to work with minimal support Ability to motivate and support a team of highly effective individuals Qualifications 2-4 years in technical project experience Minimum of 2 years managerial experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences or similar Worked in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment with developers Has experience in setting up new operations from scratch EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the role You will be responsible for leading teams of senior engineers to design and implement best-in-class technical programs that enable Andela’s engineers to learn efficiently. You will be responsible for developing the strategic direction, guiding a team and for executing against the department’s technical responsibilities. A clear leader to engineers, you will be responsible for understanding developer’s needs, designing programs to address them, and measurably improving developer performance. With your leadership Andela’s developers will learn more faster, with a better user experience. Job Description Understand the talent development needs of Andela’s more senior developers Collect and organize data about what programs increase developer performance Design, and implement supplementary programs that support senior developers Revise existing programs with a specific focus on ensuring best-in-class technical standards Coach non-technical talent development team members to understand and address engineering perspectives for learning programs Hire and/or manage the time of senior engineers to facilitate developer growth and learning Define and operationalise measures of success Skills & Competencies Entrepreneurial attitude whilst developing and empowering those supporting you Strong coding background in at least one of Andela’s offered stacks Data focused - obsessed with tracking initiatives and optimizing processes Decisive and able to influence others for cooperation and buy-in Strong presentation, interviewing, and negotiation skills Ability to manage time and workload effectively Ability to work with minimal support Ability to motivate and support a team of highly effective individuals Qualifications 2-4 years in technical project experience Minimum of 2 years managerial experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences or similar Worked in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment with developers Has experience in setting up new operations from scratch EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Andela: Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. Andela invests in communities of talented technologists across the African continent through the Andela Learning Community (ALC). Our goal is to provide an ever-growing population of aspiring technologists with the resource and environments they need to become world-class problem solvers. About the Talent Partnerships Manager Role: You will be responsible for leading, building, and maintaining Andela’s talent partnerships programs and initiatives internally and externally. This is aimed at scaling our learning programs and reaching our goal of supporting 100,000 aspiring developers on the continent. Leadership and Performance Culture: You are a visionary, a 360 degree leader, and extremely passionate about investing in your team, coaching others and maintaining a high performance culture. You not only do an excellent job of hearing what people say and understanding the underlying sentiments and concerns, but are also capable of making people so comfortable that they are willing to open up to you. Strategy and innovation: You are able to see the big picture at all touch points. I.e the future opportunities and challenges, and mobilize other Andelans to address these far in advance. Your ingenuity and problem solving mastery help the team you will be leading identify ways to attract, identify, and empower aspiring African technologists. You are an innovator at heart - never satisfied with the status quo. You thrive in an environment that sees innovation and creativity as a powerful tool for extraordinary global impact. Driving Business Changes: You are business minded. You are someone that understands the ALC’s mission and vision, needs, and problems and help define ways to track, measure and optimize to meet business goals and outcomes. Passion and Contribution to African Developer Ecosystem: You are excited by the idea of empowering aspiring technologists across Africa to accelerate learning at scale by leveraging internal partnerships as well as with top global tech companies. You are drawn to technology as a powerful tool for change and are an effective, proactive orator of opinions on tech communities in Africa. Key Responsibilities Manage, coach and mentor a strong high-performing team. Collaborate closely with the Talent Development pre-fellowship department and other key stakeholders to understand the vision, needs and problems and why the Partnerships team is super critical to Andela as a business. Lead, manage and work closely with the team to define a clear roadmap of one or more solutions that enable us to track, measure and optimize learning and define the pathway for the Andela Learning Community (ALC) into Andela. Work closely with the partnerships team and the broader talent development pre-fellowship team to understand the current systems, metrics and workflow and get up to speed on existing initiatives and programs. Build and maintain relationships with our partners, internal and external stakeholders, and vendors at all levels in our programs. Work closely with the expansion team, Country Directors, Directory and VP of Talent Development on how we can extend the Andela Learning Community into other countries. Create effective, scalable, and easy to understand reporting solutions. Provide insightful data to guide decision making and provide proactive solutions. Requirements As the ideal candidates for this role you should have: Minimum of 4 years of relevant managerial experience and strong leadership skills. Deep understanding of the Africa Developer Ecosystem will be a plus (other notable community experience will be accepted). Understanding of how to leverage technology and build scalable systems, programs, and team without compromising quality. Experience building, maintaining, and finding partnership opportunities Have outstanding written and spoken communication skills as well as good listening skills. Are a self-starter who can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision. Have a high level of attention to detail and organization. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided at the office daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
About Andela: Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. Andela invests in communities of talented technologists across the African continent through the Andela Learning Community (ALC). Our goal is to provide an ever-growing population of aspiring technologists with the resource and environments they need to become world-class problem solvers. About the Talent Partnerships Manager Role: You will be responsible for leading, building, and maintaining Andela’s talent partnerships programs and initiatives internally and externally. This is aimed at scaling our learning programs and reaching our goal of supporting 100,000 aspiring developers on the continent. Leadership and Performance Culture: You are a visionary, a 360 degree leader, and extremely passionate about investing in your team, coaching others and maintaining a high performance culture. You not only do an excellent job of hearing what people say and understanding the underlying sentiments and concerns, but are also capable of making people so comfortable that they are willing to open up to you. Strategy and innovation: You are able to see the big picture at all touch points. I.e the future opportunities and challenges, and mobilize other Andelans to address these far in advance. Your ingenuity and problem solving mastery help the team you will be leading identify ways to attract, identify, and empower aspiring African technologists. You are an innovator at heart - never satisfied with the status quo. You thrive in an environment that sees innovation and creativity as a powerful tool for extraordinary global impact. Driving Business Changes: You are business minded. You are someone that understands the ALC’s mission and vision, needs, and problems and help define ways to track, measure and optimize to meet business goals and outcomes. Passion and Contribution to African Developer Ecosystem: You are excited by the idea of empowering aspiring technologists across Africa to accelerate learning at scale by leveraging internal partnerships as well as with top global tech companies. You are drawn to technology as a powerful tool for change and are an effective, proactive orator of opinions on tech communities in Africa. Key Responsibilities Manage, coach and mentor a strong high-performing team. Collaborate closely with the Talent Development pre-fellowship department and other key stakeholders to understand the vision, needs and problems and why the Partnerships team is super critical to Andela as a business. Lead, manage and work closely with the team to define a clear roadmap of one or more solutions that enable us to track, measure and optimize learning and define the pathway for the Andela Learning Community (ALC) into Andela. Work closely with the partnerships team and the broader talent development pre-fellowship team to understand the current systems, metrics and workflow and get up to speed on existing initiatives and programs. Build and maintain relationships with our partners, internal and external stakeholders, and vendors at all levels in our programs. Work closely with the expansion team, Country Directors, Directory and VP of Talent Development on how we can extend the Andela Learning Community into other countries. Create effective, scalable, and easy to understand reporting solutions. Provide insightful data to guide decision making and provide proactive solutions. Requirements As the ideal candidates for this role you should have: Minimum of 4 years of relevant managerial experience and strong leadership skills. Deep understanding of the Africa Developer Ecosystem will be a plus (other notable community experience will be accepted). Understanding of how to leverage technology and build scalable systems, programs, and team without compromising quality. Experience building, maintaining, and finding partnership opportunities Have outstanding written and spoken communication skills as well as good listening skills. Are a self-starter who can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision. Have a high level of attention to detail and organization. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided at the office daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Andela: Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. Andela invests in communities of talented technologists across the African continent through the Andela Learning Community (ALC). Our goal is to provide an ever-growing population of aspiring technologists with the resource and environments they need to become world-class problem solvers. About the Talent Partnerships Manager Role: You will be responsible for leading, building, and maintaining Andela’s talent partnerships programs and initiatives internally and externally. This is aimed at scaling our learning programs and reaching our goal of supporting 100,000 aspiring developers on the continent. Leadership and Performance Culture: You are a visionary, a 360 degree leader, and extremely passionate about investing in your team, coaching others and maintaining a high performance culture. You not only do an excellent job of hearing what people say and understanding the underlying sentiments and concerns, but are also capable of making people so comfortable that they are willing to open up to you. Strategy and innovation: You are able to see the big picture at all touch points. I.e the future opportunities and challenges, and mobilize other Andelans to address these far in advance. Your ingenuity and problem solving mastery help the team you will be leading identify ways to attract, identify, and empower aspiring African technologists. You are an innovator at heart - never satisfied with the status quo. You thrive in an environment that sees innovation and creativity as a powerful tool for extraordinary global impact. Driving Business Changes: You are business minded. You are someone that understands the ALC’s mission and vision, needs, and problems and help define ways to track, measure and optimize to meet business goals and outcomes. Passion and Contribution to African Developer Ecosystem: You are excited by the idea of empowering aspiring technologists across Africa to accelerate learning at scale by leveraging internal partnerships as well as with top global tech companies. You are drawn to technology as a powerful tool for change and are an effective, proactive orator of opinions on tech communities in Africa. Key Responsibilities Manage, coach and mentor a strong high-performing team. Collaborate closely with the Talent Development pre-fellowship department and other key stakeholders to understand the vision, needs and problems and why the Partnerships team is super critical to Andela as a business. Lead, manage and work closely with the team to define a clear roadmap of one or more solutions that enable us to track, measure and optimize learning and define the pathway for the Andela Learning Community (ALC) into Andela. Work closely with the partnerships team and the broader talent development pre-fellowship team to understand the current systems, metrics and workflow and get up to speed on existing initiatives and programs. Build and maintain relationships with our partners, internal and external stakeholders, and vendors at all levels in our programs. Work closely with the expansion team, Country Directors, Directory and VP of Talent Development on how we can extend the Andela Learning Community into other countries. Create effective, scalable, and easy to understand reporting solutions. Provide insightful data to guide decision making and provide proactive solutions. Requirements As the ideal candidates for this role you should have: Minimum of 4 years of relevant managerial experience and strong leadership skills. Deep understanding of the Africa Developer Ecosystem will be a plus (other notable community experience will be accepted). Understanding of how to leverage technology and build scalable systems, programs, and team without compromising quality. Experience building, maintaining, and finding partnership opportunities Have outstanding written and spoken communication skills as well as good listening skills. Are a self-starter who can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision. Have a high level of attention to detail and organization. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided at the office daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
About Andela: Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. Andela invests in communities of talented technologists across the African continent through the Andela Learning Community (ALC). Our goal is to provide an ever-growing population of aspiring technologists with the resource and environments they need to become world-class problem solvers. About the Talent Partnerships Manager Role: You will be responsible for leading, building, and maintaining Andela’s talent partnerships programs and initiatives internally and externally. This is aimed at scaling our learning programs and reaching our goal of supporting 100,000 aspiring developers on the continent. Leadership and Performance Culture: You are a visionary, a 360 degree leader, and extremely passionate about investing in your team, coaching others and maintaining a high performance culture. You not only do an excellent job of hearing what people say and understanding the underlying sentiments and concerns, but are also capable of making people so comfortable that they are willing to open up to you. Strategy and innovation: You are able to see the big picture at all touch points. I.e the future opportunities and challenges, and mobilize other Andelans to address these far in advance. Your ingenuity and problem solving mastery help the team you will be leading identify ways to attract, identify, and empower aspiring African technologists. You are an innovator at heart - never satisfied with the status quo. You thrive in an environment that sees innovation and creativity as a powerful tool for extraordinary global impact. Driving Business Changes: You are business minded. You are someone that understands the ALC’s mission and vision, needs, and problems and help define ways to track, measure and optimize to meet business goals and outcomes. Passion and Contribution to African Developer Ecosystem: You are excited by the idea of empowering aspiring technologists across Africa to accelerate learning at scale by leveraging internal partnerships as well as with top global tech companies. You are drawn to technology as a powerful tool for change and are an effective, proactive orator of opinions on tech communities in Africa. Key Responsibilities Manage, coach and mentor a strong high-performing team. Collaborate closely with the Talent Development pre-fellowship department and other key stakeholders to understand the vision, needs and problems and why the Partnerships team is super critical to Andela as a business. Lead, manage and work closely with the team to define a clear roadmap of one or more solutions that enable us to track, measure and optimize learning and define the pathway for the Andela Learning Community (ALC) into Andela. Work closely with the partnerships team and the broader talent development pre-fellowship team to understand the current systems, metrics and workflow and get up to speed on existing initiatives and programs. Build and maintain relationships with our partners, internal and external stakeholders, and vendors at all levels in our programs. Work closely with the expansion team, Country Directors, Directory and VP of Talent Development on how we can extend the Andela Learning Community into other countries. Create effective, scalable, and easy to understand reporting solutions. Provide insightful data to guide decision making and provide proactive solutions. Requirements As the ideal candidates for this role you should have: Minimum of 4 years of relevant managerial experience and strong leadership skills. Deep understanding of the Africa Developer Ecosystem will be a plus (other notable community experience will be accepted). Understanding of how to leverage technology and build scalable systems, programs, and team without compromising quality. Experience building, maintaining, and finding partnership opportunities Have outstanding written and spoken communication skills as well as good listening skills. Are a self-starter who can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision. Have a high level of attention to detail and organization. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided at the office daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Andela: Andela extends engineering teams with world-class software developers. We recruit the most talented developers on the African continent, shape them into technical leaders, and place them as full-time distributed team members with companies that range from Microsoft and IBM to dozens of high-growth startups. Backed by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GV (Google Ventures) and Spark Capital, Andela is building the next generation of global technology leaders. Passion, excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting the status quo are just a few of the things that Andela team members have in common. We have a vision to train 100,000 world-class developers in the next 10 years – and we want you to help make it happen. About the Role: Do you have the potential, skills, and desire to become one of the top 10% Technology Leaders in the world? At Andela, we believe that Technology Leaders are defined by their ability to model, capture, and transfer the mindset and best practices of their craft to any technology professional from entry level developers to senior software engineers. In this role you will nurture that expertise by daily investing in the next generation of African technology leaders to gain the skills needed to be globally employable software developers. Role-specific Responsibilities: Drive teams of software developers (junior and senior) to rapidly develop great software products Inspire and Mentor aspiring Software Developers and Software Development Learning Facilitators Support the learning and professional development of dozens of Africa's most talented software developers every day Deliver actionable feedback and support multiple learners to grow significantly Drive creative solutions that improve the standard of our software products and learning programs Model Technical Leadership that other Facilitators can look up to and learn from Andelan Responsibilities: Take ownership of our vision and help us innovate, grow, and thrive as a department and an organization Collaboratively and passionately deliver excellent work with integrity everyday Continuously level up your own skills and grow with the organization Qualifications: The ideal candidate for the role MUST have experience with the following: Minimum 4 years working experience (or equivalent experience with multiple professional software development product teams) in Mobile Development iOS Swift Objective-C Cocoa Framework Experience with Agile Software Development Techniques and Tools SCRUM/Kanban/Extreme Programming Trello/Pivotal Tracker/Zenhub Version Control (Github/Bitbucket) TDD Continuous Integration Leading teams to build and deploy Professional Software Products Relational/Business/People/Soft Skills experience EPIC Values alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast whilst delivering value on it simultaneously Other desirable skills that it would be nice for an ideal candidate to have experience in include: Software Development Instructional Design Curriculum design Program development Setup Workshops, Bootcamps, Developer Groups or Forums Mentorship or Coaching in Software Engineering Facilitated learning in a structured learning environment Mentored or coached upcoming developers in a structured or unstructured setting Spoke at Tech Forums or workshops
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
About Andela: Andela extends engineering teams with world-class software developers. We recruit the most talented developers on the African continent, shape them into technical leaders, and place them as full-time distributed team members with companies that range from Microsoft and IBM to dozens of high-growth startups. Backed by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GV (Google Ventures) and Spark Capital, Andela is building the next generation of global technology leaders. Passion, excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting the status quo are just a few of the things that Andela team members have in common. We have a vision to train 100,000 world-class developers in the next 10 years – and we want you to help make it happen. About the Role: Do you have the potential, skills, and desire to become one of the top 10% Technology Leaders in the world? At Andela, we believe that Technology Leaders are defined by their ability to model, capture, and transfer the mindset and best practices of their craft to any technology professional from entry level developers to senior software engineers. In this role you will nurture that expertise by daily investing in the next generation of African technology leaders to gain the skills needed to be globally employable software developers. Role-specific Responsibilities: Drive teams of software developers (junior and senior) to rapidly develop great software products Inspire and Mentor aspiring Software Developers and Software Development Learning Facilitators Support the learning and professional development of dozens of Africa's most talented software developers every day Deliver actionable feedback and support multiple learners to grow significantly Drive creative solutions that improve the standard of our software products and learning programs Model Technical Leadership that other Facilitators can look up to and learn from Andelan Responsibilities: Take ownership of our vision and help us innovate, grow, and thrive as a department and an organization Collaboratively and passionately deliver excellent work with integrity everyday Continuously level up your own skills and grow with the organization Qualifications: The ideal candidate for the role MUST have experience with the following: Minimum 4 years working experience (or equivalent experience with multiple professional software development product teams) in Mobile Development iOS Swift Objective-C Cocoa Framework Experience with Agile Software Development Techniques and Tools SCRUM/Kanban/Extreme Programming Trello/Pivotal Tracker/Zenhub Version Control (Github/Bitbucket) TDD Continuous Integration Leading teams to build and deploy Professional Software Products Relational/Business/People/Soft Skills experience EPIC Values alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast whilst delivering value on it simultaneously Other desirable skills that it would be nice for an ideal candidate to have experience in include: Software Development Instructional Design Curriculum design Program development Setup Workshops, Bootcamps, Developer Groups or Forums Mentorship or Coaching in Software Engineering Facilitated learning in a structured learning environment Mentored or coached upcoming developers in a structured or unstructured setting Spoke at Tech Forums or workshops
Summary: Do you have the potential, skills, and desire to become one of the top 10% Technology Leaders in the world? At Andela, we believe that Technology Leaders are defined by their ability to model, capture, and transfer the mindset and best practices of their craft to any technology professional from entry level developers to senior software engineers. In this role you will nurture that expertise by daily investing in the next generation of African technology leaders to gain the skills needed to be globally employable software developers. Role-specific Responsibilities: Drive teams of software developers (junior and senior) to rapidly develop great software products Inspire and Mentor aspiring Software Developers and Software Development Learning Facilitators Support the learning and professional development of dozens of Africa's most talented software developers every day Deliver actionable feedback and support multiple learners to grow significantly Drive creative solutions that improve the standard of our software products and learning programs Model Technical Leadership that other Facilitators can look up to and learn from Andelan Responsibilities: Take ownership of our vision and help us innovate, grow, and thrive as a department and an organization Collaboratively and passionately deliver excellent work with integrity everyday Continuously level up your own skills and grow with the organization Qualifications: The ideal candidate for the role MUST have experience with the following: Minimum 4 years working experience (or equivalent experience with multiple professional software development product teams) in Full-stack Software Development JS (Node/Angular/Meteor/React) Python (Flask/Django) Ruby (Rails) PHP (Laravel, Lumen etc.) Experience with Agile Software Development Techniques and Tools SCRUM/Kanban/Extreme Programming Trello/Pivotal Tracker/Zenhub Version Control (Github/Bitbucket) TDD Continuous Integration Docker/Vagrant Leading teams to build and deploy Professional Software Products Relational/Business/People/Soft Skills experience EPIC Values alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast whilst delivering value on it simultaneously Other desirable skills that it would be nice for an ideal candidate to have experience in include: Software Development Instructional Design Curriculum design Program development Setup Workshops, Bootcamps, Developer Groups or Forums Mentorship or Coaching in Software Engineering Facilitated learning in a structured learning environment Mentored or coached upcoming developers in a structured or unstructured setting Spoke at Tech Forums or workshops Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
Summary: Do you have the potential, skills, and desire to become one of the top 10% Technology Leaders in the world? At Andela, we believe that Technology Leaders are defined by their ability to model, capture, and transfer the mindset and best practices of their craft to any technology professional from entry level developers to senior software engineers. In this role you will nurture that expertise by daily investing in the next generation of African technology leaders to gain the skills needed to be globally employable software developers. Role-specific Responsibilities: Drive teams of software developers (junior and senior) to rapidly develop great software products Inspire and Mentor aspiring Software Developers and Software Development Learning Facilitators Support the learning and professional development of dozens of Africa's most talented software developers every day Deliver actionable feedback and support multiple learners to grow significantly Drive creative solutions that improve the standard of our software products and learning programs Model Technical Leadership that other Facilitators can look up to and learn from Andelan Responsibilities: Take ownership of our vision and help us innovate, grow, and thrive as a department and an organization Collaboratively and passionately deliver excellent work with integrity everyday Continuously level up your own skills and grow with the organization Qualifications: The ideal candidate for the role MUST have experience with the following: Minimum 4 years working experience (or equivalent experience with multiple professional software development product teams) in Full-stack Software Development JS (Node/Angular/Meteor/React) Python (Flask/Django) Ruby (Rails) PHP (Laravel, Lumen etc.) Experience with Agile Software Development Techniques and Tools SCRUM/Kanban/Extreme Programming Trello/Pivotal Tracker/Zenhub Version Control (Github/Bitbucket) TDD Continuous Integration Docker/Vagrant Leading teams to build and deploy Professional Software Products Relational/Business/People/Soft Skills experience EPIC Values alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast whilst delivering value on it simultaneously Other desirable skills that it would be nice for an ideal candidate to have experience in include: Software Development Instructional Design Curriculum design Program development Setup Workshops, Bootcamps, Developer Groups or Forums Mentorship or Coaching in Software Engineering Facilitated learning in a structured learning environment Mentored or coached upcoming developers in a structured or unstructured setting Spoke at Tech Forums or workshops Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch.
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role Andela is seeking a Director for its Technical Leadership Program who will lead the team responsible for transforming high-potential engineering recruits into developers capable of delighting Andela's partners with world-class remote software delivery. The Director of the Technical Leadership Program will oversee the People, Processes, and Technology that will support the efficient, effective training of over 1,000 new full-time software developers across Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. This position requires someone with a high standard of operational excellence, extraordinary people management, and a thoughtful approach on how to design software development environments that produce world-class technologists. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with an engineering or product background as well as experience in operations. As Director of the Technical Leadership Program you will manage a quickly growing team of 30+. You will hold responsibility for setting the vision, defining the business requirements, and guiding the team’s performance to achieve ambitious business goals to prepare thousands of rising African technologists to drive value for top global tech companies. Responsibilities You will own the achievement of business goals for the quantity, quality, technology stack mix, and cost efficiency of Andela’s customer-ready software developers You will build and manage the strategy to discover, select, and implement the technology tools and external partnerships required to build efficient and scalable talent development programs You will guide internal service providers ranging from curriculum to analytics to ensure an optimal learning experience for Andela's developers You will set and create accountability around the team strategy, roadmap and KPI’s You will design, hire, and retain a world-class team able to meet the organizations goals at scale What makes you a great fit for this role: A thirst for operational excellence and a passion for building high performing teams A concrete point of view and an open mind about what attributes make for a maximally supportive software development learning environment Integrity in giving feedback to team members Collaboration demonstrated through iterating management processes based on feedback from colleagues A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things incredibly fast Persistently acting in alignment with Andela's EPIC Values Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role Andela is seeking a Director for its Technical Leadership Program who will lead the team responsible for transforming high-potential engineering recruits into developers capable of delighting Andela's partners with world-class remote software delivery. The Director of the Technical Leadership Program will oversee the People, Processes, and Technology that will support the efficient, effective training of over 1,000 new full-time software developers across Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. This position requires someone with a high standard of operational excellence, extraordinary people management, and a thoughtful approach on how to design software development environments that produce world-class technologists. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with an engineering or product background as well as experience in operations. As Director of the Technical Leadership Program you will manage a quickly growing team of 30+. You will hold responsibility for setting the vision, defining the business requirements, and guiding the team’s performance to achieve ambitious business goals to prepare thousands of rising African technologists to drive value for top global tech companies. Responsibilities You will own the achievement of business goals for the quantity, quality, technology stack mix, and cost efficiency of Andela’s customer-ready software developers You will build and manage the strategy to discover, select, and implement the technology tools and external partnerships required to build efficient and scalable talent development programs You will guide internal service providers ranging from curriculum to analytics to ensure an optimal learning experience for Andela's developers You will set and create accountability around the team strategy, roadmap and KPI’s You will design, hire, and retain a world-class team able to meet the organizations goals at scale What makes you a great fit for this role: A thirst for operational excellence and a passion for building high performing teams A concrete point of view and an open mind about what attributes make for a maximally supportive software development learning environment Integrity in giving feedback to team members Collaboration demonstrated through iterating management processes based on feedback from colleagues A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things incredibly fast Persistently acting in alignment with Andela's EPIC Values Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role Andela is seeking a Director for its Technical Leadership Program who will lead the team responsible for transforming high-potential engineering recruits into developers capable of delighting Andela's partners with world-class remote software delivery. The Director of the Technical Leadership Program will oversee the People, Processes, and Technology that will support the efficient, effective training of over 1,000 new full-time software developers across Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. This position requires someone with a high standard of operational excellence, extraordinary people management, and a thoughtful approach on how to design software development environments that produce world-class technologists. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with an engineering or product background as well as experience in operations. As Director of the Technical Leadership Program you will manage a quickly growing team of 30+. You will hold responsibility for setting the vision, defining the business requirements, and guiding the team’s performance to achieve ambitious business goals to prepare thousands of rising African technologists to drive value for top global tech companies. Responsibilities You will own the achievement of business goals for the quantity, quality, technology stack mix, and cost efficiency of Andela’s customer-ready software developers You will build and manage the strategy to discover, select, and implement the technology tools and external partnerships required to build efficient and scalable talent development programs You will guide internal service providers ranging from curriculum to analytics to ensure an optimal learning experience for Andela's developers You will set and create accountability around the team strategy, roadmap and KPI’s You will design, hire, and retain a world-class team able to meet the organizations goals at scale What makes you a great fit for this role: A thirst for operational excellence and a passion for building high performing teams A concrete point of view and an open mind about what attributes make for a maximally supportive software development learning environment Integrity in giving feedback to team members Collaboration demonstrated through iterating management processes based on feedback from colleagues A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things incredibly fast Persistently acting in alignment with Andela's EPIC Values Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role Andela is seeking a Director for its Technical Leadership Program who will lead the team responsible for transforming high-potential engineering recruits into developers capable of delighting Andela's partners with world-class remote software delivery. The Director of the Technical Leadership Program will oversee the People, Processes, and Technology that will support the efficient, effective training of over 1,000 new full-time software developers across Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. This position requires someone with a high standard of operational excellence, extraordinary people management, and a thoughtful approach on how to design software development environments that produce world-class technologists. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with an engineering or product background as well as experience in operations. As Director of the Technical Leadership Program you will manage a quickly growing team of 30+. You will hold responsibility for setting the vision, defining the business requirements, and guiding the team’s performance to achieve ambitious business goals to prepare thousands of rising African technologists to drive value for top global tech companies. Responsibilities You will own the achievement of business goals for the quantity, quality, technology stack mix, and cost efficiency of Andela’s customer-ready software developers You will build and manage the strategy to discover, select, and implement the technology tools and external partnerships required to build efficient and scalable talent development programs You will guide internal service providers ranging from curriculum to analytics to ensure an optimal learning experience for Andela's developers You will set and create accountability around the team strategy, roadmap and KPI’s You will design, hire, and retain a world-class team able to meet the organizations goals at scale What makes you a great fit for this role: A thirst for operational excellence and a passion for building high performing teams A concrete point of view and an open mind about what attributes make for a maximally supportive software development learning environment Integrity in giving feedback to team members Collaboration demonstrated through iterating management processes based on feedback from colleagues A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things incredibly fast Persistently acting in alignment with Andela's EPIC Values Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role Andela is seeking a Director for its Technical Leadership Program who will lead the team responsible for transforming high-potential engineering recruits into developers capable of delighting Andela's partners with world-class remote software delivery. The Director of the Technical Leadership Program will oversee the People, Processes, and Technology that will support the efficient, effective training of over 1,000 new full-time software developers across Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. This position requires someone with a high standard of operational excellence, extraordinary people management, and a thoughtful approach on how to design software development environments that produce world-class technologists. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with an engineering or product background as well as experience in operations. As Director of the Technical Leadership Program you will manage a quickly growing team of 30+. You will hold responsibility for setting the vision, defining the business requirements, and guiding the team’s performance to achieve ambitious business goals to prepare thousands of rising African technologists to drive value for top global tech companies. Responsibilities You will own the achievement of business goals for the quantity, quality, technology stack mix, and cost efficiency of Andela’s customer-ready software developers You will build and manage the strategy to discover, select, and implement the technology tools and external partnerships required to build efficient and scalable talent development programs You will guide internal service providers ranging from curriculum to analytics to ensure an optimal learning experience for Andela's developers You will set and create accountability around the team strategy, roadmap and KPI’s You will design, hire, and retain a world-class team able to meet the organizations goals at scale What makes you a great fit for this role: A thirst for operational excellence and a passion for building high performing teams A concrete point of view and an open mind about what attributes make for a maximally supportive software development learning environment Integrity in giving feedback to team members Collaboration demonstrated through iterating management processes based on feedback from colleagues A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things incredibly fast Persistently acting in alignment with Andela's EPIC Values Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 17, 2018
Full Time
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role Andela is seeking a Director for its Technical Leadership Program who will lead the team responsible for transforming high-potential engineering recruits into developers capable of delighting Andela's partners with world-class remote software delivery. The Director of the Technical Leadership Program will oversee the People, Processes, and Technology that will support the efficient, effective training of over 1,000 new full-time software developers across Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. This position requires someone with a high standard of operational excellence, extraordinary people management, and a thoughtful approach on how to design software development environments that produce world-class technologists. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with an engineering or product background as well as experience in operations. As Director of the Technical Leadership Program you will manage a quickly growing team of 30+. You will hold responsibility for setting the vision, defining the business requirements, and guiding the team’s performance to achieve ambitious business goals to prepare thousands of rising African technologists to drive value for top global tech companies. Responsibilities You will own the achievement of business goals for the quantity, quality, technology stack mix, and cost efficiency of Andela’s customer-ready software developers You will build and manage the strategy to discover, select, and implement the technology tools and external partnerships required to build efficient and scalable talent development programs You will guide internal service providers ranging from curriculum to analytics to ensure an optimal learning experience for Andela's developers You will set and create accountability around the team strategy, roadmap and KPI’s You will design, hire, and retain a world-class team able to meet the organizations goals at scale What makes you a great fit for this role: A thirst for operational excellence and a passion for building high performing teams A concrete point of view and an open mind about what attributes make for a maximally supportive software development learning environment Integrity in giving feedback to team members Collaboration demonstrated through iterating management processes based on feedback from colleagues A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field. EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things incredibly fast Persistently acting in alignment with Andela's EPIC Values Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
MAIN JOB PURPOSE: The Global Mobility team is responsible for designing and managing the delivery of all aspects of Unilever’s International Assignment program as part of the Global HR Services organization. The Africa team is responsible for managing moves across a variety of policy types including Long Term International Assignees, Short Term Assignees, Permanent Transfers and Commuters. The team is accountable for all aspects of the assignee relationship, vendor management, processes and operational service delivery within our region. JOB SUMMARY Each Global Mobility Analyst is responsible for a portfolio of Assignees who are moving on one of the Global Mobility policies. Global Mobility Analysts will be responsible for day to day operational service delivery delivered to their portfolio of international assignees as well as interaction with HR. Global Mobility is a specialist area due to the cross border nature of the work and in addition to best in class service delivery skills, Global Mobility Analysts require a good understanding of employment law, immigration, personal tax, social security, payroll compliance and vendor management To deliver outstanding service to these assignees, Global Mobility Analysts must be adept at managing numerous stakeholders, multi-tasking and maintaining a tight control of day to day service operations. The GMA must be flexible in their approach, responding to the business need, and be excellent at prioritisation. Each GMA is the country lead for one or more countries, and thus responsible for: establishing themselves as the go to person and trusted business partner for that country(ies) building close relationships with key stakeholders (i.e. HR, Finance etc.) developing global mobility capability as required at a country level ensuring that the local process is aligned to the global process as much as possible local vendor management and capability building creating and maintaining assignee and process documentation ensuring that the global mobility capability have an understanding and knowledge of the country(ies) and processes Each GMA is responsible for taking the lead and being the ‘Subject Matter Expert’ in a particular area. This could include Tax and social security, immigration, pay review, customer service, operational excellence, assignment pro etc. The GMA will lead global and local projects relating to their SME area, and be the go to person within the team and globally. In addition to case management, business partnering and the SME role, the Global Mobility Analyst is responsible for payroll approvals, coaching and developing team members, providing guidance on day to day operations, prioritisation and resolving problems, giving presentations and building capability. KEY REQUIREMENTS Completed Bachelor’s Degree 2-3 years’ experience in Global Mobility and HR Services Experience in the management of international assignees and deliver outstanding, pro-active customer service Tax experience is beneficial Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Excellent communication and presentation skills Analytically minded with good numerical ability Ability to build effective relationships across different language/cultural and organisational styles
Oct 16, 2018
Full Time
MAIN JOB PURPOSE: The Global Mobility team is responsible for designing and managing the delivery of all aspects of Unilever’s International Assignment program as part of the Global HR Services organization. The Africa team is responsible for managing moves across a variety of policy types including Long Term International Assignees, Short Term Assignees, Permanent Transfers and Commuters. The team is accountable for all aspects of the assignee relationship, vendor management, processes and operational service delivery within our region. JOB SUMMARY Each Global Mobility Analyst is responsible for a portfolio of Assignees who are moving on one of the Global Mobility policies. Global Mobility Analysts will be responsible for day to day operational service delivery delivered to their portfolio of international assignees as well as interaction with HR. Global Mobility is a specialist area due to the cross border nature of the work and in addition to best in class service delivery skills, Global Mobility Analysts require a good understanding of employment law, immigration, personal tax, social security, payroll compliance and vendor management To deliver outstanding service to these assignees, Global Mobility Analysts must be adept at managing numerous stakeholders, multi-tasking and maintaining a tight control of day to day service operations. The GMA must be flexible in their approach, responding to the business need, and be excellent at prioritisation. Each GMA is the country lead for one or more countries, and thus responsible for: establishing themselves as the go to person and trusted business partner for that country(ies) building close relationships with key stakeholders (i.e. HR, Finance etc.) developing global mobility capability as required at a country level ensuring that the local process is aligned to the global process as much as possible local vendor management and capability building creating and maintaining assignee and process documentation ensuring that the global mobility capability have an understanding and knowledge of the country(ies) and processes Each GMA is responsible for taking the lead and being the ‘Subject Matter Expert’ in a particular area. This could include Tax and social security, immigration, pay review, customer service, operational excellence, assignment pro etc. The GMA will lead global and local projects relating to their SME area, and be the go to person within the team and globally. In addition to case management, business partnering and the SME role, the Global Mobility Analyst is responsible for payroll approvals, coaching and developing team members, providing guidance on day to day operations, prioritisation and resolving problems, giving presentations and building capability. KEY REQUIREMENTS Completed Bachelor’s Degree 2-3 years’ experience in Global Mobility and HR Services Experience in the management of international assignees and deliver outstanding, pro-active customer service Tax experience is beneficial Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Excellent communication and presentation skills Analytically minded with good numerical ability Ability to build effective relationships across different language/cultural and organisational styles
EP Management & Consultancy Services
Maputo, Maputo, Mozambique
Introduction Management of country operations so that support functions, which comprise finance, human resources, procurement and logistics, contract management and reporting , IT and communications are coordinated and implemented efficiently and cost-effectively to respond to programme needs and provide high quality services to staff and external stakeholders. Support functions comprise approximately 11 staff in total and includes the efficient operation of satellite offices in addition to the country office in Maputo. Specification Planning and Reporting Contribute to country strategic plans and country management agreement within the requirements of the annual corporate planning process (CAP) Coordinate internal and external reporting processes including mid-year and annual report and submission to corporate, based on corporate guidelines and formats, and follow up on any actions agreed Analyse and report on progress updates on key indicators and performance against targets in the Management Agreement Quality assurance Ensure high quality of programme reporting data and validation of project results Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of support services through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between functions Ensure Control Self-Assessment (CSA) is carried out using the defined formats and within timelines, and actions followed up on, and points raised by external and internal auditors are satisfactorily closed out Provide functional support and feedback to the CD and Project Managers on operational issues; support decision making and improvement actions Financial management Direct annual budgeting and planning process, in line with the set standards, in collaboration with Country Management Team (CMT) and project managers. Monitor monthly and quarterly financial performance against budget and operational goals for all projects and country overhead expenditure in line with organisational and donor contract requirements. Manage the audit processes for the company Mozambique Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders, and inform them regularly on finance and support progress and possible obstacles or changes to be made. HR Management and Development Ensures twice per year a review of workforce planning is undertaken, integrating project management needs with HR and Finance planning cycles to ensure timely staffing of projects with qualified personnel Direct the performance management process for staff and evaluate the performance of the CFM and HRO. Provide guidance on staff development Direct HR service delivery to the projects, within the corporate HR policies and procedures, country personnel manual and applicable labour Ensure alignment of country HR policies to the Mozambique Labour Law and corporate HR policies and procedures Communications and Business Development Contribute to the country communications and BD strategic plans Ensure communication and profiling material is relevant and available Ensure adequate back-office BD services to projects and maintenance of BD databases Administration, Procurement, Logistics and IT: Ensure effective functioning of all administrative functions in the front office in terms of logistics, IT, procurement and logistics. Ensure procurement and asset management is in line with corporate financial and administrative procedures Manage contracts/ agreements with vendors e.g. insurance providers, landlords, etc. Direct fleet management across the country to ensure safe and reliable transportation for all projects, including monitoring of transport reports, vehicle servicing plans are cost effective Ensure adequate IT support and infrastructure Risk management Serve as the liaison to legal counsel Provide guidance on matters related to tax, insurance, labour laws and business processes Ensure country security plan is adequate and implemented Requirements •Good understanding of Company development sectors Proven track record in managing operations within a development context at a senior level Knowledge of financial management, HR and procurement procedures Experience in managing senior staff, ensuring satisfactory performance
Oct 16, 2018
Permanent
Introduction Management of country operations so that support functions, which comprise finance, human resources, procurement and logistics, contract management and reporting , IT and communications are coordinated and implemented efficiently and cost-effectively to respond to programme needs and provide high quality services to staff and external stakeholders. Support functions comprise approximately 11 staff in total and includes the efficient operation of satellite offices in addition to the country office in Maputo. Specification Planning and Reporting Contribute to country strategic plans and country management agreement within the requirements of the annual corporate planning process (CAP) Coordinate internal and external reporting processes including mid-year and annual report and submission to corporate, based on corporate guidelines and formats, and follow up on any actions agreed Analyse and report on progress updates on key indicators and performance against targets in the Management Agreement Quality assurance Ensure high quality of programme reporting data and validation of project results Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of support services through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between functions Ensure Control Self-Assessment (CSA) is carried out using the defined formats and within timelines, and actions followed up on, and points raised by external and internal auditors are satisfactorily closed out Provide functional support and feedback to the CD and Project Managers on operational issues; support decision making and improvement actions Financial management Direct annual budgeting and planning process, in line with the set standards, in collaboration with Country Management Team (CMT) and project managers. Monitor monthly and quarterly financial performance against budget and operational goals for all projects and country overhead expenditure in line with organisational and donor contract requirements. Manage the audit processes for the company Mozambique Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders, and inform them regularly on finance and support progress and possible obstacles or changes to be made. HR Management and Development Ensures twice per year a review of workforce planning is undertaken, integrating project management needs with HR and Finance planning cycles to ensure timely staffing of projects with qualified personnel Direct the performance management process for staff and evaluate the performance of the CFM and HRO. Provide guidance on staff development Direct HR service delivery to the projects, within the corporate HR policies and procedures, country personnel manual and applicable labour Ensure alignment of country HR policies to the Mozambique Labour Law and corporate HR policies and procedures Communications and Business Development Contribute to the country communications and BD strategic plans Ensure communication and profiling material is relevant and available Ensure adequate back-office BD services to projects and maintenance of BD databases Administration, Procurement, Logistics and IT: Ensure effective functioning of all administrative functions in the front office in terms of logistics, IT, procurement and logistics. Ensure procurement and asset management is in line with corporate financial and administrative procedures Manage contracts/ agreements with vendors e.g. insurance providers, landlords, etc. Direct fleet management across the country to ensure safe and reliable transportation for all projects, including monitoring of transport reports, vehicle servicing plans are cost effective Ensure adequate IT support and infrastructure Risk management Serve as the liaison to legal counsel Provide guidance on matters related to tax, insurance, labour laws and business processes Ensure country security plan is adequate and implemented Requirements •Good understanding of Company development sectors Proven track record in managing operations within a development context at a senior level Knowledge of financial management, HR and procurement procedures Experience in managing senior staff, ensuring satisfactory performance
South African National Space Agency (SANSA)
Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa
Introduction The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is a public entity under the National Department of Science and Technology (DST). SANSA has a mandate to drive the promotion and use of space and cooperation in space-related activities. To achieve this mandate, the Agency fosters research in space science and technology, advances space engineering programmes, and supports the creation of an environment conducive to industrial development in space technologies within the framework of national government policy. More information about the organization can be found at http://www.sansa.org.za SANSA runs an Internship Programme in which unemployed graduates and postgraduates are offered an opportunity to acquire practical work experience through mentoring, couching and exposure to a research environment. PAYMENT Interns will be paid a differentiated monthly salary according to their level of qualification as follows: R5 400 for a Diploma at NQF level 6 needing practical training to obtain full qualification R 6 070 for a Bachelors/Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7graduate; R 6 750 for an Honours' /Post Graduate Diploma/BTech at NQF level 8 graduate; and R 8 050 for a Masters/ MTech at NQF level 9 graduate. Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualification and citizenship checks as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. SANSA subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity and welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities. Preference will be given to candidates in accordance with this. SANSA reserves the right to not make an appointment. Specification Duties(Not limited to this): oPrepare and maintain employment records related to events such as appointments, terminations, leave, transfers, promotions, etc. using SAGE Ensure proper maintenance of records and easy retrieval of documents as and when required •Perform all administrative and transactional services •Administer the recruitment service from advertisement to appointment •Ensure proper record tracking system •Examine employee files to answer enquires and provide information for personnel actions •Organize meetings and events •Run reports on SAGE and prepare various documents accurately, timeously and in accordance with the specific needs to which the documents are required. Requirements National Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management or a student who needs in service training of 1 year to complete an official HR qualification
Oct 16, 2018
Contract
Introduction The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is a public entity under the National Department of Science and Technology (DST). SANSA has a mandate to drive the promotion and use of space and cooperation in space-related activities. To achieve this mandate, the Agency fosters research in space science and technology, advances space engineering programmes, and supports the creation of an environment conducive to industrial development in space technologies within the framework of national government policy. More information about the organization can be found at http://www.sansa.org.za SANSA runs an Internship Programme in which unemployed graduates and postgraduates are offered an opportunity to acquire practical work experience through mentoring, couching and exposure to a research environment. PAYMENT Interns will be paid a differentiated monthly salary according to their level of qualification as follows: R5 400 for a Diploma at NQF level 6 needing practical training to obtain full qualification R 6 070 for a Bachelors/Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7graduate; R 6 750 for an Honours' /Post Graduate Diploma/BTech at NQF level 8 graduate; and R 8 050 for a Masters/ MTech at NQF level 9 graduate. Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualification and citizenship checks as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. SANSA subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity and welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities. Preference will be given to candidates in accordance with this. SANSA reserves the right to not make an appointment. Specification Duties(Not limited to this): oPrepare and maintain employment records related to events such as appointments, terminations, leave, transfers, promotions, etc. using SAGE Ensure proper maintenance of records and easy retrieval of documents as and when required •Perform all administrative and transactional services •Administer the recruitment service from advertisement to appointment •Ensure proper record tracking system •Examine employee files to answer enquires and provide information for personnel actions •Organize meetings and events •Run reports on SAGE and prepare various documents accurately, timeously and in accordance with the specific needs to which the documents are required. Requirements National Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management or a student who needs in service training of 1 year to complete an official HR qualification
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role Andela is building a movement to advance human potential by powering today's teams and investing in tomorrow's leaders. As part of its mandate, Andela has launched several level up projects in a bid to provide a free learning platform for African Tech-enthusiasts to become proficient with software development. As a volunteer learning facilitator you will be driving and facilitating learning for Learners in key technologies and programming logic and team skills. The volunteer learning facilitator at Andela will be an essential part of Andela’s Talent team strategy.This is a critical role at Andela as the success of our program depends on the quality of developers that we admit into the program. S/he would report to the Community Manager- Technical Talent, work with Bootcamp Facilitators and Talent Sourcing Data Analyst to set objectives, priorities, and implement and monitor execution.. The volunteer learning facilitator holds responsibility for: Facilitating learning for the community members using Andela Homestudy Curriculum . Ensuring that learners develop technical and team skills in alignment with Andela’s developer framework . Tracking and managing learners learning velocity by ensuring that they complete their assessments on time and to a certain quality as guided by Andela principles. Identifying learners who are fit for Andela fellowship after a certain period as guided by Andela hiring plan. Collaborating with the curriculum team to provide insight into how our learning resources are being used and how they could better support the learning of community members. Specific Key Responsibilities Mentor and coach at least 50 aspiring software developers and have at least 8 make it into the Andela fellowship. Run weekly simulated software development sprints Deliver actionable feedback and watch people improve based on your input Continuously level up your own skills and grow with/into the organization Qualifications & Experience Experience with one or more of the following: Professional Software Development (ex: Web development in JS, Python, Ruby, etc. or Mobile Development in Android or iOS) Instructional Design in Computer Programming or Software Relational/Business/People Skills Training Mentorship or Coaching in Software Engineering/Development EPIC Values Alignment Ability to work remotely and support learners in a distributed environment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology Be computer proficient (Microsoft Office/Google Docs, Internet and Email a must) You are biased towards action. You take action first, and improve on the actions for optimal results. You must possess excellent organizational skills and ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experience. You drive results in a big way and can get things done. You are self-driven and have great follow-through. Resolving any arising problems and complaints Benefits & Compensation Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 15, 2018
Full Time
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role Andela is building a movement to advance human potential by powering today's teams and investing in tomorrow's leaders. As part of its mandate, Andela has launched several level up projects in a bid to provide a free learning platform for African Tech-enthusiasts to become proficient with software development. As a volunteer learning facilitator you will be driving and facilitating learning for Learners in key technologies and programming logic and team skills. The volunteer learning facilitator at Andela will be an essential part of Andela’s Talent team strategy.This is a critical role at Andela as the success of our program depends on the quality of developers that we admit into the program. S/he would report to the Community Manager- Technical Talent, work with Bootcamp Facilitators and Talent Sourcing Data Analyst to set objectives, priorities, and implement and monitor execution.. The volunteer learning facilitator holds responsibility for: Facilitating learning for the community members using Andela Homestudy Curriculum . Ensuring that learners develop technical and team skills in alignment with Andela’s developer framework . Tracking and managing learners learning velocity by ensuring that they complete their assessments on time and to a certain quality as guided by Andela principles. Identifying learners who are fit for Andela fellowship after a certain period as guided by Andela hiring plan. Collaborating with the curriculum team to provide insight into how our learning resources are being used and how they could better support the learning of community members. Specific Key Responsibilities Mentor and coach at least 50 aspiring software developers and have at least 8 make it into the Andela fellowship. Run weekly simulated software development sprints Deliver actionable feedback and watch people improve based on your input Continuously level up your own skills and grow with/into the organization Qualifications & Experience Experience with one or more of the following: Professional Software Development (ex: Web development in JS, Python, Ruby, etc. or Mobile Development in Android or iOS) Instructional Design in Computer Programming or Software Relational/Business/People Skills Training Mentorship or Coaching in Software Engineering/Development EPIC Values Alignment Ability to work remotely and support learners in a distributed environment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology Be computer proficient (Microsoft Office/Google Docs, Internet and Email a must) You are biased towards action. You take action first, and improve on the actions for optimal results. You must possess excellent organizational skills and ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experience. You drive results in a big way and can get things done. You are self-driven and have great follow-through. Resolving any arising problems and complaints Benefits & Compensation Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Community Manager, Technical Talent About Andela: Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, Cairo and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role: You will be responsible for leading, building, and maintaining Andela’s talent pipeline and pre-fellowship initiatives (internally and externally) and scalable programs that attract a broad, diverse group of aspiring African Technologists and prepare them for the Andela Fellowship as well as other opportunities in the global economy. Leading the community and owning the brand of Andela, to attract new community members and fellows to the organization. Build and own country specific and regional strategy, outreach and messaging for Community-at-large. Build models, metrics of success and growth strategies, ensuring long-term success and growth of our community. Key Responsibilities of the role: Developer Ecosystem Engagement Define community building and engagement strategy for the region; Stimulate advocacy, oversee production and deliver Community engagement material; Develop programs and material to facilitate contribution on-ramp; Represent the organization at conferences, organize / deliver Meetups; Create opportunities to engage with relevant partners in a way that generates maximum value for our community; Driving meaningful engagements with key stakeholders within the wider ecosystem. Community Outreach Create programs to increase organization’s brand awareness for decision makers and developers in our ecosystem; Manage and optimize outreach budget across community engagement, advertising, content marketing, events, etc. Pre-Fellowship Programs Build Andela community pipeline and ensure that it’s active and sustainable to track performance of the community members; Drive increasing Community engagement in our members through Open Saturdays, Pre-bootcamp workshops etc. Design systems that enable enough facilitation hours to effectively invest in learners to get them fit for fellowship; Iterate program design and program management methods to improve efficiency and scale reach 10x+. Qualifications: Minimum of 4 years of relevant managerial experience; Deep understanding of the Rwanda Developer Ecosystem will be a plus (other notable community experience will be accepted) Good understanding of how to leverage technology and build scalable systems, programs and teams without compromising on quality; Have outstanding written and spoken communication skills; Self-starter who can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision; Meticulous attention to detail and good organization skills. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 15, 2018
Full Time
Community Manager, Technical Talent About Andela: Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, Cairo and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Role: You will be responsible for leading, building, and maintaining Andela’s talent pipeline and pre-fellowship initiatives (internally and externally) and scalable programs that attract a broad, diverse group of aspiring African Technologists and prepare them for the Andela Fellowship as well as other opportunities in the global economy. Leading the community and owning the brand of Andela, to attract new community members and fellows to the organization. Build and own country specific and regional strategy, outreach and messaging for Community-at-large. Build models, metrics of success and growth strategies, ensuring long-term success and growth of our community. Key Responsibilities of the role: Developer Ecosystem Engagement Define community building and engagement strategy for the region; Stimulate advocacy, oversee production and deliver Community engagement material; Develop programs and material to facilitate contribution on-ramp; Represent the organization at conferences, organize / deliver Meetups; Create opportunities to engage with relevant partners in a way that generates maximum value for our community; Driving meaningful engagements with key stakeholders within the wider ecosystem. Community Outreach Create programs to increase organization’s brand awareness for decision makers and developers in our ecosystem; Manage and optimize outreach budget across community engagement, advertising, content marketing, events, etc. Pre-Fellowship Programs Build Andela community pipeline and ensure that it’s active and sustainable to track performance of the community members; Drive increasing Community engagement in our members through Open Saturdays, Pre-bootcamp workshops etc. Design systems that enable enough facilitation hours to effectively invest in learners to get them fit for fellowship; Iterate program design and program management methods to improve efficiency and scale reach 10x+. Qualifications: Minimum of 4 years of relevant managerial experience; Deep understanding of the Rwanda Developer Ecosystem will be a plus (other notable community experience will be accepted) Good understanding of how to leverage technology and build scalable systems, programs and teams without compromising on quality; Have outstanding written and spoken communication skills; Self-starter who can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision; Meticulous attention to detail and good organization skills. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About The Role Help the next generation of African technology leaders gain the skills to be globally employable software developers. About You You are curious, passionate and driven. A lifelong learner, eager to empower and coach others on their journey to full potential. Responsibilities: Mentor aspiring software developers; Run simulated software development team sprints; Deliver actionable feedback and watch people improve based on your input; Track and measure skill development using Andela’s unique learning systems; Contribute to Andela’s Learning Program evolution by running high impact initiatives and providing quality feedback. Qualifications : Experience with one or more of the following: Professional Software Development (ex: Web development in JS, Python, Ruby, etc. or Mobile Development in Android or iOS) Instructional Design in Computer Programming or Software Relational/Business/People Skills Training Mentorship or Coaching in Software Engineering/Development EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 15, 2018
Full Time
About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About The Role Help the next generation of African technology leaders gain the skills to be globally employable software developers. About You You are curious, passionate and driven. A lifelong learner, eager to empower and coach others on their journey to full potential. Responsibilities: Mentor aspiring software developers; Run simulated software development team sprints; Deliver actionable feedback and watch people improve based on your input; Track and measure skill development using Andela’s unique learning systems; Contribute to Andela’s Learning Program evolution by running high impact initiatives and providing quality feedback. Qualifications : Experience with one or more of the following: Professional Software Development (ex: Web development in JS, Python, Ruby, etc. or Mobile Development in Android or iOS) Instructional Design in Computer Programming or Software Relational/Business/People Skills Training Mentorship or Coaching in Software Engineering/Development EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Role Summary: The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for the delivery of payroll processes to the GE businesses through an outsource payroll platform. The incumbent will have an in-depth knowledge of Payroll & Benefits systems, processes and procedures and also of North Africa countries legislative rules. The person will promote “Best in Class” Service while working cross-functionally with internal teams. Essential Responsibilities: Advise on questions/requests from employees, managers and the HR community concerning payments, allowances and tax treatments in a professional, courteous & timely manner Review payroll entries and files to ensure they meet the necessary quality & compliance requirements Preparation of reporting & associated statistics Participate in internal & external payroll audits Deal with operational issues and process failures, identifying and implementing appropriate solutions. Develop action plan to mitigate operational risks or resolve escalated issues Proactively seek customer feedback to identify areas for simplification, standardization and productivity within assigned process. Participate in process improvement projects and implementation with a focus on customer satisfaction and standardization Build and share knowledge of area of expertise by continuously keeping up to date with internal and external updates and changes Ensure that high standards of accuracy and quality are maintained with appropriate controls in place, taking accountability for compliance with relevant legal and GE policy requirements Develop a strong working relationship with the GE HR community through proactive facilitation & improvement of HR processes, ensuring effective communication and early identification of requirements & any issues Support global acquisition and disposition processes Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelors degree from an accredited university At least 4 years of experience in payroll Broad understanding of Payroll & Benefits processes Solid experience in Egypt payroll, social security & tax practices. Fluency in Arabic and English is a must. French is optional. Desired Characteristics: Strong analytical and clear thinking skills; Ability to identify trends and implement process improvements Attention to detail and strong planning skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong customer focus Ability to meet tough deadlines and able to work flexible when required About Us: GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com Locations:
Algeria, Egypt, South Africa; Cairo, Algiers, Johannesburg
Oct 14, 2018
Full Time
Role Summary: The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for the delivery of payroll processes to the GE businesses through an outsource payroll platform. The incumbent will have an in-depth knowledge of Payroll & Benefits systems, processes and procedures and also of North Africa countries legislative rules. The person will promote “Best in Class” Service while working cross-functionally with internal teams. Essential Responsibilities: Advise on questions/requests from employees, managers and the HR community concerning payments, allowances and tax treatments in a professional, courteous & timely manner Review payroll entries and files to ensure they meet the necessary quality & compliance requirements Preparation of reporting & associated statistics Participate in internal & external payroll audits Deal with operational issues and process failures, identifying and implementing appropriate solutions. Develop action plan to mitigate operational risks or resolve escalated issues Proactively seek customer feedback to identify areas for simplification, standardization and productivity within assigned process. Participate in process improvement projects and implementation with a focus on customer satisfaction and standardization Build and share knowledge of area of expertise by continuously keeping up to date with internal and external updates and changes Ensure that high standards of accuracy and quality are maintained with appropriate controls in place, taking accountability for compliance with relevant legal and GE policy requirements Develop a strong working relationship with the GE HR community through proactive facilitation & improvement of HR processes, ensuring effective communication and early identification of requirements & any issues Support global acquisition and disposition processes Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelors degree from an accredited university At least 4 years of experience in payroll Broad understanding of Payroll & Benefits processes Solid experience in Egypt payroll, social security & tax practices. Fluency in Arabic and English is a must. French is optional. Desired Characteristics: Strong analytical and clear thinking skills; Ability to identify trends and implement process improvements Attention to detail and strong planning skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong customer focus Ability to meet tough deadlines and able to work flexible when required About Us: GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com Locations:
Algeria, Egypt, South Africa; Cairo, Algiers, Johannesburg
Role Summary: The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for the delivery of payroll processes to the GE businesses through an outsource payroll platform. The incumbent will have an in-depth knowledge of Payroll & Benefits systems, processes and procedures and also of North Africa countries legislative rules. The person will promote “Best in Class” Service while working cross-functionally with internal teams. Essential Responsibilities: Advise on questions/requests from employees, managers and the HR community concerning payments, allowances and tax treatments in a professional, courteous & timely manner Review payroll entries and files to ensure they meet the necessary quality & compliance requirements Preparation of reporting & associated statistics Participate in internal & external payroll audits Deal with operational issues and process failures, identifying and implementing appropriate solutions. Develop action plan to mitigate operational risks or resolve escalated issues Proactively seek customer feedback to identify areas for simplification, standardization and productivity within assigned process. Participate in process improvement projects and implementation with a focus on customer satisfaction and standardization Build and share knowledge of area of expertise by continuously keeping up to date with internal and external updates and changes Ensure that high standards of accuracy and quality are maintained with appropriate controls in place, taking accountability for compliance with relevant legal and GE policy requirements Develop a strong working relationship with the GE HR community through proactive facilitation & improvement of HR processes, ensuring effective communication and early identification of requirements & any issues Support global acquisition and disposition processes Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelors degree from an accredited university At least 4 years of experience in payroll Broad understanding of Payroll & Benefits processes Solid experience in Egypt payroll, social security & tax practices. Fluency in Arabic and English is a must. French is optional. Desired Characteristics: Strong analytical and clear thinking skills; Ability to identify trends and implement process improvements Attention to detail and strong planning skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong customer focus Ability to meet tough deadlines and able to work flexible when required About Us: GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com Locations:
Algeria, Egypt, South Africa; Cairo, Algiers, Johannesburg
Oct 14, 2018
Full Time
Role Summary: The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for the delivery of payroll processes to the GE businesses through an outsource payroll platform. The incumbent will have an in-depth knowledge of Payroll & Benefits systems, processes and procedures and also of North Africa countries legislative rules. The person will promote “Best in Class” Service while working cross-functionally with internal teams. Essential Responsibilities: Advise on questions/requests from employees, managers and the HR community concerning payments, allowances and tax treatments in a professional, courteous & timely manner Review payroll entries and files to ensure they meet the necessary quality & compliance requirements Preparation of reporting & associated statistics Participate in internal & external payroll audits Deal with operational issues and process failures, identifying and implementing appropriate solutions. Develop action plan to mitigate operational risks or resolve escalated issues Proactively seek customer feedback to identify areas for simplification, standardization and productivity within assigned process. Participate in process improvement projects and implementation with a focus on customer satisfaction and standardization Build and share knowledge of area of expertise by continuously keeping up to date with internal and external updates and changes Ensure that high standards of accuracy and quality are maintained with appropriate controls in place, taking accountability for compliance with relevant legal and GE policy requirements Develop a strong working relationship with the GE HR community through proactive facilitation & improvement of HR processes, ensuring effective communication and early identification of requirements & any issues Support global acquisition and disposition processes Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelors degree from an accredited university At least 4 years of experience in payroll Broad understanding of Payroll & Benefits processes Solid experience in Egypt payroll, social security & tax practices. Fluency in Arabic and English is a must. French is optional. Desired Characteristics: Strong analytical and clear thinking skills; Ability to identify trends and implement process improvements Attention to detail and strong planning skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong customer focus Ability to meet tough deadlines and able to work flexible when required About Us: GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com Locations:
Algeria, Egypt, South Africa; Cairo, Algiers, Johannesburg
Role Summary: The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for the delivery of payroll processes to the GE businesses through an outsource payroll platform. The incumbent will have an in-depth knowledge of Payroll & Benefits systems, processes and procedures and also of North Africa countries legislative rules. The person will promote “Best in Class” Service while working cross-functionally with internal teams. Essential Responsibilities: Advise on questions/requests from employees, managers and the HR community concerning payments, allowances and tax treatments in a professional, courteous & timely manner Review payroll entries and files to ensure they meet the necessary quality & compliance requirements Preparation of reporting & associated statistics Participate in internal & external payroll audits Deal with operational issues and process failures, identifying and implementing appropriate solutions. Develop action plan to mitigate operational risks or resolve escalated issues Proactively seek customer feedback to identify areas for simplification, standardization and productivity within assigned process. Participate in process improvement projects and implementation with a focus on customer satisfaction and standardization Build and share knowledge of area of expertise by continuously keeping up to date with internal and external updates and changes Ensure that high standards of accuracy and quality are maintained with appropriate controls in place, taking accountability for compliance with relevant legal and GE policy requirements Develop a strong working relationship with the GE HR community through proactive facilitation & improvement of HR processes, ensuring effective communication and early identification of requirements & any issues Support global acquisition and disposition processes Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelors degree from an accredited university At least 4 years of experience in payroll Broad understanding of Payroll & Benefits processes Solid experience in Egypt payroll, social security & tax practices. Fluency in Arabic and English is a must. French is optional. Desired Characteristics: Strong analytical and clear thinking skills; Ability to identify trends and implement process improvements Attention to detail and strong planning skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong customer focus Ability to meet tough deadlines and able to work flexible when required About Us: GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com Locations:
Algeria, Egypt, South Africa; Cairo, Algiers, Johannesburg
Oct 14, 2018
Full Time
Role Summary: The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for the delivery of payroll processes to the GE businesses through an outsource payroll platform. The incumbent will have an in-depth knowledge of Payroll & Benefits systems, processes and procedures and also of North Africa countries legislative rules. The person will promote “Best in Class” Service while working cross-functionally with internal teams. Essential Responsibilities: Advise on questions/requests from employees, managers and the HR community concerning payments, allowances and tax treatments in a professional, courteous & timely manner Review payroll entries and files to ensure they meet the necessary quality & compliance requirements Preparation of reporting & associated statistics Participate in internal & external payroll audits Deal with operational issues and process failures, identifying and implementing appropriate solutions. Develop action plan to mitigate operational risks or resolve escalated issues Proactively seek customer feedback to identify areas for simplification, standardization and productivity within assigned process. Participate in process improvement projects and implementation with a focus on customer satisfaction and standardization Build and share knowledge of area of expertise by continuously keeping up to date with internal and external updates and changes Ensure that high standards of accuracy and quality are maintained with appropriate controls in place, taking accountability for compliance with relevant legal and GE policy requirements Develop a strong working relationship with the GE HR community through proactive facilitation & improvement of HR processes, ensuring effective communication and early identification of requirements & any issues Support global acquisition and disposition processes Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelors degree from an accredited university At least 4 years of experience in payroll Broad understanding of Payroll & Benefits processes Solid experience in Egypt payroll, social security & tax practices. Fluency in Arabic and English is a must. French is optional. Desired Characteristics: Strong analytical and clear thinking skills; Ability to identify trends and implement process improvements Attention to detail and strong planning skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong customer focus Ability to meet tough deadlines and able to work flexible when required About Us: GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com Locations:
Algeria, Egypt, South Africa; Cairo, Algiers, Johannesburg
Human Resources Business Partner - Jumia (Full Time) Jumia is Africa's leading internet group, with already over 3,000 employees in more than 20 African countries and huge succes ses such as Jumia, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food, Jumia Deals, Jumia House, Jumia Jobs and Jumia Services. It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by MTN, Millicom, Rocket Internet, Axa, Orange, Goldman Sachs & CdC. Founded in 2012, Jumia's mi ssion is to revolutionize the concept of shopping by providing customers with the best online shopping experience through a wide range of products categories including mobiles & tablets, computers, electronics, home & living, fashion, sports, health & beauty, grocery and others. Africa is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, offering excellent opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment. Its economic growth has enabled innovative businesses to flourish and this is where Jumia steps in We are currently looking for talented people with a passion for emerging markets and Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey. Mainresponsibilities: As HR Business Partner, you are responsible for the tactical execution of HR policies and strategic initiatives within your perimeter. On a daily basis, you will be assisting managers and employees with HR activities and compliance. Your responsibilities will include, without being limited to: Adminand compliance: Ensures admin processesare running smoothly Ensures admin requestsare treated according to agreed SLAs Ensures Jumia Servicesworks under established guidelines and controls Challenges and controlsvariable payroll elements Development: Identifies needs, buildstraining plan and delivers appropriate trainings; Builds adapted hiringprocesses and tools for mass and single recruitments; Delivers peopleprocesses to ensure employee capabilities meet current and futurestandards; Identifies talents andbuilds succession planning; Provides technical expertiseand policy guidance in talent management (strategic staffing, performancemanagement & career development, learning & development) andeffective staff-management relationship; Uses data analysis toinfluence strategic decisions and to address organizational challenges totalent management; Promotes and coordinatesinitiatives that support organizational change; Promotes theorganizational goals for gender equity and geographic diversity; Drives the achievementof HR results by leveraging resources, developing performance standardsand results in planning and monitoring; Workenvironment: Implementssatisfaction/motivation barometers, measures and acts accordingly Organizes appropriateevents to strengthen sense of belonging Ensure an healthy andsafe environment under internal and legal regulations Coachingand advice: Improves the performanceof others by empowering a strong leadership and coaching culture; Works closely withleadership to build, implement and enforce the HR initiatives (policies,programs, processes ...); Conducts onboarding andexit interviews and shares feedback with partners to identify trends andrisks; Provides guidance anddirection to employees with emphasis on maintaining a high performingwork environment; Meets with managers andemployees to discuss issues and provides guidance on resolving them; CentralHR participation: Promotes feedbackmechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement of HRservices and processes; Ensures HR practices arealigned with business needs and makes recommendations to HR leadershipwhen changes are appropriate; Provides input to thedesign and development of company-wide HR initiatives and ensures theyare aligned with business needs; Required skills & qualifications: Acts as a trusted partnerand advisor to managers and staff globally on all HR matters; Demonstrated ability tomake independent decisions, evaluate people, manage conflicting prioritiesin a fast-paced environment and effectively interface with business andfunction leaders in a global matrix organization; Outstandingcommunication, coaching, influencing and interpersonal skills with theability to work effectively with people at all levels of theorganization; Ability to work in acollaborative manner and diagnose problems and identify and driveappropriate solutions; Passionate, wants to makea difference in the organization; Approachable andresponsive, able to connect with employees at all levels Strongcustomer service focus Supportive team playerwith a strong drive to create a positive work environment Ability to diffuse a tensesituation Applies solid judgmentensuring integrity, compliance & confidentiality Strong interest ininnovative HR solutions and process improvement Understanding of HRconcepts and principles with expertise in operations management Detailed-oriented withexcellent organizational & documentation skills Proponent of thesegmented HR model, understands the benefits Familiarity in supportingchange management processes Talent to manage multiplepriorities simultaneously - orientated on results - while retaining allinformation Bias for action, strongwork ethic, and desire to achieve excellence Minimum 5 years' experience in HR Bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources or related field is required Excellent knowledge of English and French(verbal and written) is required, an additional language is a plus; strong communication skills are critical Thorough working knowledge of MS Office, Excel We offer Building the biggest logistics platform in Africa A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures
Oct 13, 2018
Full Time
Human Resources Business Partner - Jumia (Full Time) Jumia is Africa's leading internet group, with already over 3,000 employees in more than 20 African countries and huge succes ses such as Jumia, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food, Jumia Deals, Jumia House, Jumia Jobs and Jumia Services. It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by MTN, Millicom, Rocket Internet, Axa, Orange, Goldman Sachs & CdC. Founded in 2012, Jumia's mi ssion is to revolutionize the concept of shopping by providing customers with the best online shopping experience through a wide range of products categories including mobiles & tablets, computers, electronics, home & living, fashion, sports, health & beauty, grocery and others. Africa is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, offering excellent opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment. Its economic growth has enabled innovative businesses to flourish and this is where Jumia steps in We are currently looking for talented people with a passion for emerging markets and Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey. Mainresponsibilities: As HR Business Partner, you are responsible for the tactical execution of HR policies and strategic initiatives within your perimeter. On a daily basis, you will be assisting managers and employees with HR activities and compliance. Your responsibilities will include, without being limited to: Adminand compliance: Ensures admin processesare running smoothly Ensures admin requestsare treated according to agreed SLAs Ensures Jumia Servicesworks under established guidelines and controls Challenges and controlsvariable payroll elements Development: Identifies needs, buildstraining plan and delivers appropriate trainings; Builds adapted hiringprocesses and tools for mass and single recruitments; Delivers peopleprocesses to ensure employee capabilities meet current and futurestandards; Identifies talents andbuilds succession planning; Provides technical expertiseand policy guidance in talent management (strategic staffing, performancemanagement & career development, learning & development) andeffective staff-management relationship; Uses data analysis toinfluence strategic decisions and to address organizational challenges totalent management; Promotes and coordinatesinitiatives that support organizational change; Promotes theorganizational goals for gender equity and geographic diversity; Drives the achievementof HR results by leveraging resources, developing performance standardsand results in planning and monitoring; Workenvironment: Implementssatisfaction/motivation barometers, measures and acts accordingly Organizes appropriateevents to strengthen sense of belonging Ensure an healthy andsafe environment under internal and legal regulations Coachingand advice: Improves the performanceof others by empowering a strong leadership and coaching culture; Works closely withleadership to build, implement and enforce the HR initiatives (policies,programs, processes ...); Conducts onboarding andexit interviews and shares feedback with partners to identify trends andrisks; Provides guidance anddirection to employees with emphasis on maintaining a high performingwork environment; Meets with managers andemployees to discuss issues and provides guidance on resolving them; CentralHR participation: Promotes feedbackmechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement of HRservices and processes; Ensures HR practices arealigned with business needs and makes recommendations to HR leadershipwhen changes are appropriate; Provides input to thedesign and development of company-wide HR initiatives and ensures theyare aligned with business needs; Required skills & qualifications: Acts as a trusted partnerand advisor to managers and staff globally on all HR matters; Demonstrated ability tomake independent decisions, evaluate people, manage conflicting prioritiesin a fast-paced environment and effectively interface with business andfunction leaders in a global matrix organization; Outstandingcommunication, coaching, influencing and interpersonal skills with theability to work effectively with people at all levels of theorganization; Ability to work in acollaborative manner and diagnose problems and identify and driveappropriate solutions; Passionate, wants to makea difference in the organization; Approachable andresponsive, able to connect with employees at all levels Strongcustomer service focus Supportive team playerwith a strong drive to create a positive work environment Ability to diffuse a tensesituation Applies solid judgmentensuring integrity, compliance & confidentiality Strong interest ininnovative HR solutions and process improvement Understanding of HRconcepts and principles with expertise in operations management Detailed-oriented withexcellent organizational & documentation skills Proponent of thesegmented HR model, understands the benefits Familiarity in supportingchange management processes Talent to manage multiplepriorities simultaneously - orientated on results - while retaining allinformation Bias for action, strongwork ethic, and desire to achieve excellence Minimum 5 years' experience in HR Bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources or related field is required Excellent knowledge of English and French(verbal and written) is required, an additional language is a plus; strong communication skills are critical Thorough working knowledge of MS Office, Excel We offer Building the biggest logistics platform in Africa A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures
Africa Personnel Services (Pty) Ltd
Gaborone, South East, Botswana
Introduction Africa Personnel Services is currently looking to recruit a Branch Manager for one of our branches is Botswana, Gaborone. Specification Main duties are: Staff management Driving sales and branch performance Implementing branch procedures Supporting sales and administration FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Prepare and control operational budgets Control inventory (PPE/ Office Stationary) Plan effective strategies for the financial well being of APS. Schedule expenditures and initiate corrective actions. Review and approve all operational invoices COORDINATION & SUPERVISION: Prepare and complete action plans of OPSO Monitor their workflow and implement changes where necessary BEST PRACTICES: Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals Implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures HUMAN RESOURCES: Plan the use of human resources Organize recruitment and placement of required staff Delegate tasks and accountabilities Establish work schedules Supervise all department staff - monitor and evaluate performance Increasing productivity by decreasing conflict in a culturally diverse staff compliment by creating an empathetic environment with clear communication channels and instant problem solving COMMUNICATION: Communicate job expectations, planning, monitoring, appraising and reviewing job contributions Communicate customer issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including solving problems and complaints Communicate all operating policies and/or issues at department meetings Communicate with legal and safety experts to ensure all processes remain complaint SALES , MARKETING & CUSTOMER SERVICE: Manage relationships with key operation clients Serve as primary point of contact when there are customer issues related to standard complaints, customer service, or accidents and mishaps on-site. In particular, this incudes any issues on-site at client facilities, such as injury on duty or misuse of client property Responsible for market forecasting and planning which industries/ sectors to target in allocated area STRATEGIC INPUT: Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plan, prepare and complete action plans, implement productivity, quality and customer-service Requirements Requirements Previous managerial/supervisory experience Ability to build and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and employees Experience leading a team of employees towards a common goal Motivational skills Ability to work with employees to satisfy individual needs Ability remain organized while working with multiple tasks Ability to delegate tasks Must have a valid driver license Preferences Experience in staff solution industry is preferred
Oct 12, 2018
Permanent
Introduction Africa Personnel Services is currently looking to recruit a Branch Manager for one of our branches is Botswana, Gaborone. Specification Main duties are: Staff management Driving sales and branch performance Implementing branch procedures Supporting sales and administration FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Prepare and control operational budgets Control inventory (PPE/ Office Stationary) Plan effective strategies for the financial well being of APS. Schedule expenditures and initiate corrective actions. Review and approve all operational invoices COORDINATION & SUPERVISION: Prepare and complete action plans of OPSO Monitor their workflow and implement changes where necessary BEST PRACTICES: Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals Implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures HUMAN RESOURCES: Plan the use of human resources Organize recruitment and placement of required staff Delegate tasks and accountabilities Establish work schedules Supervise all department staff - monitor and evaluate performance Increasing productivity by decreasing conflict in a culturally diverse staff compliment by creating an empathetic environment with clear communication channels and instant problem solving COMMUNICATION: Communicate job expectations, planning, monitoring, appraising and reviewing job contributions Communicate customer issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including solving problems and complaints Communicate all operating policies and/or issues at department meetings Communicate with legal and safety experts to ensure all processes remain complaint SALES , MARKETING & CUSTOMER SERVICE: Manage relationships with key operation clients Serve as primary point of contact when there are customer issues related to standard complaints, customer service, or accidents and mishaps on-site. In particular, this incudes any issues on-site at client facilities, such as injury on duty or misuse of client property Responsible for market forecasting and planning which industries/ sectors to target in allocated area STRATEGIC INPUT: Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plan, prepare and complete action plans, implement productivity, quality and customer-service Requirements Requirements Previous managerial/supervisory experience Ability to build and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and employees Experience leading a team of employees towards a common goal Motivational skills Ability to work with employees to satisfy individual needs Ability remain organized while working with multiple tasks Ability to delegate tasks Must have a valid driver license Preferences Experience in staff solution industry is preferred
A Cluster Employee Relations Manager is responsible for providing first-class employee relations services to the cluster to deliver an excellent staff experience while assisting with Human Resources strategy and managing succession planning. What will I be doing? As a Cluster Employee Relations Manager, you are responsible for providing first-class employee relation services to the cluster to deliver an excellent staff experience. A Cluster Employee Relations Manager will also be required to manage succession planning and assist the HR Director with strategy. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Provide and deliver first-class employee relation services to the hotel Assist Human Resources Director with Human Resources strategy Manage succession planning with senior managers during the bi-annual appraisal process Manage employee relations issues in the cluster in a confidential manner, including disciplinaries, grievances, and capability Support managers to ensure success of their teams Ensure recruitment and selection process is adhered to and ensure that appropriate immigration checks are carried out Support the cluster with departmental training requirements Ensure completion of management reports for head office and region Control costs when possible and assist in meeting hotel/departmental financial targets Ensure pay reviews/absence monitoring/wage queries are managed in line with company guidelines Ensure completion of training for hotel security, fire regulations and other health and safety legislation Work with local organisations and schools to promote the hospitality industry Assist and resolve team member and management queries What are we looking for? A Cluster Employee Relations Manager serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow: Previous HR managerial experience CIPD qualified Positive attitude Good communication and people skills Committed to delivering a high level of customer service, both internally and externally Excellent grooming standards Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations Ability to work under pressure Ability to work on their own or in teams It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: Knowledge of hospitality IT proficiency What will it be like to work for Hilton? Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all! Brand: Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Oct 12, 2018
Full Time
A Cluster Employee Relations Manager is responsible for providing first-class employee relations services to the cluster to deliver an excellent staff experience while assisting with Human Resources strategy and managing succession planning. What will I be doing? As a Cluster Employee Relations Manager, you are responsible for providing first-class employee relation services to the cluster to deliver an excellent staff experience. A Cluster Employee Relations Manager will also be required to manage succession planning and assist the HR Director with strategy. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Provide and deliver first-class employee relation services to the hotel Assist Human Resources Director with Human Resources strategy Manage succession planning with senior managers during the bi-annual appraisal process Manage employee relations issues in the cluster in a confidential manner, including disciplinaries, grievances, and capability Support managers to ensure success of their teams Ensure recruitment and selection process is adhered to and ensure that appropriate immigration checks are carried out Support the cluster with departmental training requirements Ensure completion of management reports for head office and region Control costs when possible and assist in meeting hotel/departmental financial targets Ensure pay reviews/absence monitoring/wage queries are managed in line with company guidelines Ensure completion of training for hotel security, fire regulations and other health and safety legislation Work with local organisations and schools to promote the hospitality industry Assist and resolve team member and management queries What are we looking for? A Cluster Employee Relations Manager serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow: Previous HR managerial experience CIPD qualified Positive attitude Good communication and people skills Committed to delivering a high level of customer service, both internally and externally Excellent grooming standards Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations Ability to work under pressure Ability to work on their own or in teams It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: Knowledge of hospitality IT proficiency What will it be like to work for Hilton? Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all! Brand: Hilton Hotels & Resorts
AVBOB
Makhado / Louis Trichard, Limpopo, South Africa
Introduction The above mentioned position exists at the Makhado Life Office and will report to the Area Manager. The incumbent will be responsible to ensure the effective management of a team of Insurance representatives in order to achieve business objectives. Specification RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: * Recruit high quality representatives timeously and accurately * Ensure that appointed representatives are adequately trained * Manage a team of insurance representatives optimally * Ensure that the set insurance sales targets are reached * Ensure and monitor compliance with respect to FAIS/FICA/LTIA and all other relevant legislation * Risk management * Develop and expand markets Requirements QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION: * Grade 12 * A suitable industry entry qualification within the requirements of the Financial Services Board * Comply with FAIS legislation for registration as Fit and Proper individuals: * Applicants who entered the industry as follows: From years 2004 - 2007 requires 30 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2009. From years 2008 - 2009 requires 30 credits or 60 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2011 or full FAIS recognised qualification obtained by 31 December 2013 * All those appointed in the industry from the year 2010 onwards require a full FAIS recognised qualification * Clear ITC * Clear criminal record * RE5 certificate * RE1 will be an advantage * Driver's license, own reliable transport and cell phone EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION: * Proven success in the Marketing of Life Assurance for at least three years SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION: * Administration skills * Computer skills * Good interpersonal skills * Good communication skills * Time management skills
Oct 11, 2018
Permanent
Introduction The above mentioned position exists at the Makhado Life Office and will report to the Area Manager. The incumbent will be responsible to ensure the effective management of a team of Insurance representatives in order to achieve business objectives. Specification RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: * Recruit high quality representatives timeously and accurately * Ensure that appointed representatives are adequately trained * Manage a team of insurance representatives optimally * Ensure that the set insurance sales targets are reached * Ensure and monitor compliance with respect to FAIS/FICA/LTIA and all other relevant legislation * Risk management * Develop and expand markets Requirements QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION: * Grade 12 * A suitable industry entry qualification within the requirements of the Financial Services Board * Comply with FAIS legislation for registration as Fit and Proper individuals: * Applicants who entered the industry as follows: From years 2004 - 2007 requires 30 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2009. From years 2008 - 2009 requires 30 credits or 60 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2011 or full FAIS recognised qualification obtained by 31 December 2013 * All those appointed in the industry from the year 2010 onwards require a full FAIS recognised qualification * Clear ITC * Clear criminal record * RE5 certificate * RE1 will be an advantage * Driver's license, own reliable transport and cell phone EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION: * Proven success in the Marketing of Life Assurance for at least three years SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION: * Administration skills * Computer skills * Good interpersonal skills * Good communication skills * Time management skills
Role Summary: About Us: Baker Hughes, a GE company(NYSE:BHGE) is the world’s first and only fullstream provider of integratedoilfield products, services and digital solutions. Drawing on a storiedheritage of invention, BHGE harnesses the passion and experience of its peopleto enhance productivity across the oil and gas value chain. BHGE helps its customers acquire,transport and refine hydrocarbons more efficiently, productively and safely,with a smaller environmental footprint and at lower cost per barrel. Backed bythe digital industrial strength of GE, the company leverages minds, machinesand the cloud to break down silos and reduce waste and risk, applyingbreakthroughs from other industries to advance its own. With operations in over 120countries, the company’s global scale, local know-how and commitment to serviceinfuse over a century of experience with the spirit of a startup – inventingsmarter ways to bring energy to the world. Follow Baker Hughes, a GE company onTwitter or visit us at BHGE.com. Role Summary: Baker Hughes a GE company has anexciting opportunity for an Employee Human Resource Manager to join our team basedin Ghana. Essential Responsibilities: Providededicated guidance and coaching to multiple senior leaders and employees withina complex business environment, including supporting multiple matrixed organizationswith acquired businesses, union relations, or global footprints. Providededicated guidance and coaching to multiple managers and employees withspecific focus on: employee advocacy/engagement, HR fundamentals and processtraining, employee relations management, performance management, careerdevelopment, talent assessment, acquisition and retention and workplaceinvestigations as appropriate. Firstpoint of contact for employees and managers questions and guidance onfundamental HR topics and issues; escalates concerns beyond their scope to HRBusiness Partners. Navigatesemployees and manager to HR Services when it is the more appropriate resource. Partnerwith HR Business Partners and O&TD professionals to executebusiness-specific strategies. Ensurethat all employee relations issues are properly identified, reported,investigated and resolved. Provideadvice and counsel to managers and employees to ensure consistent applicationand integration of policies, procedures and practices at 100% compliance topromote an ethical and compliant work environment. Leadkey HR processes including compensation planning and compliance. ConductHR training, and support for functional processes like Performance Development,People Review, Salary Planning, New Employee Orientation and New ManagerAssimilation. Assist with other special projects orinitiatives as needed. Maintainand protect confidential data with utmost scrutiny and judgment. Conductinvestigations including gathering, preserving, documenting and analyzing allavailable information and evidence, and in some circumstances, makingrecommendations to the business on disciplinary action. Providecoaching and mentorship to new team members or HR Specialists/Generalists Leadother site-wide HR projects as necessary, working across multiple client groups. Serveas the Human Resources/Employee Resources team subject matter expert for any ofthe specialty areas (GME, Immigration, Staffing, Payroll/Benefits, etc.) includingmanaging all complex and escalated cases as well as providing training andsupport to other team members at your site/region (pull to bottom w/investigations). Providededicated guidance and coaching to multiple managers and employees within acomplex business environment. Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's degreefrom an accredited university or college in related area (or a high schoolgraduate/GED or equivalent. At least 6 yearsof relevant work experience. Bachelor’sor Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline. GEHRLP graduate or graduate of a similar program PHR/SPHRcertification Desired Characteristics: Passionateemployee advocate who wants to make a difference in the organization by helpingemployees succeed. Approachable and responsive resource able toconnect with employees at all levels. Desiresemployee-facing work; willingness to make horizontal moves to develop expertise. Strongcustomer service focus, with a high level of responsiveness. Supportiveteam player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment; abilityto diffuse a tense situation. Appliessolid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance & confidentiality. Stronginterest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement. Understandingof HR concepts and principles with expertise in specialty area such asstaffing, analytics, facilitation, etc. Strongproblem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions, manageconflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment. Soundknowledge of local labor laws and government requirements. Detail-orientedwith excellent organizational & documentation skills Locations: Ghana, Sub Sahara Africa Baker Hughes, a GE company is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard torace, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status orother characteristics protected by law. Learn more Locations:
Ghana; Ghana; ACCRA
Oct 10, 2018
Full Time
Role Summary: About Us: Baker Hughes, a GE company(NYSE:BHGE) is the world’s first and only fullstream provider of integratedoilfield products, services and digital solutions. Drawing on a storiedheritage of invention, BHGE harnesses the passion and experience of its peopleto enhance productivity across the oil and gas value chain. BHGE helps its customers acquire,transport and refine hydrocarbons more efficiently, productively and safely,with a smaller environmental footprint and at lower cost per barrel. Backed bythe digital industrial strength of GE, the company leverages minds, machinesand the cloud to break down silos and reduce waste and risk, applyingbreakthroughs from other industries to advance its own. With operations in over 120countries, the company’s global scale, local know-how and commitment to serviceinfuse over a century of experience with the spirit of a startup – inventingsmarter ways to bring energy to the world. Follow Baker Hughes, a GE company onTwitter or visit us at BHGE.com. Role Summary: Baker Hughes a GE company has anexciting opportunity for an Employee Human Resource Manager to join our team basedin Ghana. Essential Responsibilities: Providededicated guidance and coaching to multiple senior leaders and employees withina complex business environment, including supporting multiple matrixed organizationswith acquired businesses, union relations, or global footprints. Providededicated guidance and coaching to multiple managers and employees withspecific focus on: employee advocacy/engagement, HR fundamentals and processtraining, employee relations management, performance management, careerdevelopment, talent assessment, acquisition and retention and workplaceinvestigations as appropriate. Firstpoint of contact for employees and managers questions and guidance onfundamental HR topics and issues; escalates concerns beyond their scope to HRBusiness Partners. Navigatesemployees and manager to HR Services when it is the more appropriate resource. Partnerwith HR Business Partners and O&TD professionals to executebusiness-specific strategies. Ensurethat all employee relations issues are properly identified, reported,investigated and resolved. Provideadvice and counsel to managers and employees to ensure consistent applicationand integration of policies, procedures and practices at 100% compliance topromote an ethical and compliant work environment. Leadkey HR processes including compensation planning and compliance. ConductHR training, and support for functional processes like Performance Development,People Review, Salary Planning, New Employee Orientation and New ManagerAssimilation. Assist with other special projects orinitiatives as needed. Maintainand protect confidential data with utmost scrutiny and judgment. Conductinvestigations including gathering, preserving, documenting and analyzing allavailable information and evidence, and in some circumstances, makingrecommendations to the business on disciplinary action. Providecoaching and mentorship to new team members or HR Specialists/Generalists Leadother site-wide HR projects as necessary, working across multiple client groups. Serveas the Human Resources/Employee Resources team subject matter expert for any ofthe specialty areas (GME, Immigration, Staffing, Payroll/Benefits, etc.) includingmanaging all complex and escalated cases as well as providing training andsupport to other team members at your site/region (pull to bottom w/investigations). Providededicated guidance and coaching to multiple managers and employees within acomplex business environment. Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's degreefrom an accredited university or college in related area (or a high schoolgraduate/GED or equivalent. At least 6 yearsof relevant work experience. Bachelor’sor Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline. GEHRLP graduate or graduate of a similar program PHR/SPHRcertification Desired Characteristics: Passionateemployee advocate who wants to make a difference in the organization by helpingemployees succeed. Approachable and responsive resource able toconnect with employees at all levels. Desiresemployee-facing work; willingness to make horizontal moves to develop expertise. Strongcustomer service focus, with a high level of responsiveness. Supportiveteam player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment; abilityto diffuse a tense situation. Appliessolid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance & confidentiality. Stronginterest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement. Understandingof HR concepts and principles with expertise in specialty area such asstaffing, analytics, facilitation, etc. Strongproblem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions, manageconflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment. Soundknowledge of local labor laws and government requirements. Detail-orientedwith excellent organizational & documentation skills Locations: Ghana, Sub Sahara Africa Baker Hughes, a GE company is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard torace, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status orother characteristics protected by law. Learn more Locations:
Ghana; Ghana; ACCRA
Role Summary: The Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Manager is responsible for developing and implementing C&B processes for GE Healthcare in Africa. This role will provide support, guidance and analytical expertise on total compensation practices, policies and programs to enhance the organization’s ability to attract, retain and engage talent. This role is responsible for coordinating initiatives and implementing C&B strategy, policies and processes that meet business needs. Essential Responsibilities: Contribute to the establishment of the GE Healthcare C&B team Manage annual salary, long term incentive, and incentive planning processes for the assigned business or client group. Perform ad-hoc analysis, including the generation of compensation reports from HRIS systems and creation of models to support business needs, annual HR processes and or regulatory compliance. Counsel and partner with HR and management teams on all compensation matters related to assigned business client groups and support staffing activities by conducting job analysis, competitive benchmarking and structuring of new hire and promotion offers. Ensure execution of policies and procedures related to pay practices. Benchmark positions with external surveys and analyze market data to provide value-added analysis detailing competitive market positioning for the business. Monitor industry and external market and provide analysis on the impact of relevant developments in the compensation and benefits areas. Provide support for any compensation related litigation or regulation compliance for the assigned business or client group Create and deliver training to HR, managers, and employees on compensation philosophy and processes, and to employees on executive benefits Support the management of variable incentive compensation programs, including modelling, participant tracking, payout calculations, and payment processing and administration Provide guidance through partnership with business leaders and business HR. Evaluate C&B processes and policies to ensure they are current, competitive and compliant with legal and local rules and regulations Evaluate and review C&B governance in conjunction with the GE Healthcare C&B leader, global C&B team and relevant HR stakeholders. Lead and or participate in C&B initiatives and related projects Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Human Resources is preferred. Substantial experience in compensation e.g. incentive plan design, salary structure development, job structure implementation, etc. Ability to shape and influence key C&B strategy in support of business needs, while operating in a challenging environment Proven organizational skills with demonstrated attention to details and solid quantitative and analytical background Proven ability to interact, communicate and influence a wide variety of audiences, levels and roles inside and outside of business Project management skills including strong process skills Strong organizational skills and ability to navigate matrix organization. Able to effectively manage a large and complex workload, with a proven track record for driving initiatives to closure and getting work done through others while working effectively with all levels of management Change oriented Proficient in Excel and competent in the use of HR related systems and tools Desired Characteristics: Experience in merger/acquisition and/or integration activities About Us: GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com Locations:
Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa; Flexible, ideally in a major business location in the region
Oct 10, 2018
Full Time
Role Summary: The Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Manager is responsible for developing and implementing C&B processes for GE Healthcare in Africa. This role will provide support, guidance and analytical expertise on total compensation practices, policies and programs to enhance the organization’s ability to attract, retain and engage talent. This role is responsible for coordinating initiatives and implementing C&B strategy, policies and processes that meet business needs. Essential Responsibilities: Contribute to the establishment of the GE Healthcare C&B team Manage annual salary, long term incentive, and incentive planning processes for the assigned business or client group. Perform ad-hoc analysis, including the generation of compensation reports from HRIS systems and creation of models to support business needs, annual HR processes and or regulatory compliance. Counsel and partner with HR and management teams on all compensation matters related to assigned business client groups and support staffing activities by conducting job analysis, competitive benchmarking and structuring of new hire and promotion offers. Ensure execution of policies and procedures related to pay practices. Benchmark positions with external surveys and analyze market data to provide value-added analysis detailing competitive market positioning for the business. Monitor industry and external market and provide analysis on the impact of relevant developments in the compensation and benefits areas. Provide support for any compensation related litigation or regulation compliance for the assigned business or client group Create and deliver training to HR, managers, and employees on compensation philosophy and processes, and to employees on executive benefits Support the management of variable incentive compensation programs, including modelling, participant tracking, payout calculations, and payment processing and administration Provide guidance through partnership with business leaders and business HR. Evaluate C&B processes and policies to ensure they are current, competitive and compliant with legal and local rules and regulations Evaluate and review C&B governance in conjunction with the GE Healthcare C&B leader, global C&B team and relevant HR stakeholders. Lead and or participate in C&B initiatives and related projects Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Human Resources is preferred. Substantial experience in compensation e.g. incentive plan design, salary structure development, job structure implementation, etc. Ability to shape and influence key C&B strategy in support of business needs, while operating in a challenging environment Proven organizational skills with demonstrated attention to details and solid quantitative and analytical background Proven ability to interact, communicate and influence a wide variety of audiences, levels and roles inside and outside of business Project management skills including strong process skills Strong organizational skills and ability to navigate matrix organization. Able to effectively manage a large and complex workload, with a proven track record for driving initiatives to closure and getting work done through others while working effectively with all levels of management Change oriented Proficient in Excel and competent in the use of HR related systems and tools Desired Characteristics: Experience in merger/acquisition and/or integration activities About Us: GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com Locations:
Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa; Flexible, ideally in a major business location in the region
Role Summary: The Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Manager is responsible for developing and implementing C&B processes for GE Healthcare in Africa. This role will provide support, guidance and analytical expertise on total compensation practices, policies and programs to enhance the organization’s ability to attract, retain and engage talent. This role is responsible for coordinating initiatives and implementing C&B strategy, policies and processes that meet business needs. Essential Responsibilities: Contribute to the establishment of the GE Healthcare C&B team Manage annual salary, long term incentive, and incentive planning processes for the assigned business or client group. Perform ad-hoc analysis, including the generation of compensation reports from HRIS systems and creation of models to support business needs, annual HR processes and or regulatory compliance. Counsel and partner with HR and management teams on all compensation matters related to assigned business client groups and support staffing activities by conducting job analysis, competitive benchmarking and structuring of new hire and promotion offers. Ensure execution of policies and procedures related to pay practices. Benchmark positions with external surveys and analyze market data to provide value-added analysis detailing competitive market positioning for the business. Monitor industry and external market and provide analysis on the impact of relevant developments in the compensation and benefits areas. Provide support for any compensation related litigation or regulation compliance for the assigned business or client group Create and deliver training to HR, managers, and employees on compensation philosophy and processes, and to employees on executive benefits Support the management of variable incentive compensation programs, including modelling, participant tracking, payout calculations, and payment processing and administration Provide guidance through partnership with business leaders and business HR. Evaluate C&B processes and policies to ensure they are current, competitive and compliant with legal and local rules and regulations Evaluate and review C&B governance in conjunction with the GE Healthcare C&B leader, global C&B team and relevant HR stakeholders. Lead and or participate in C&B initiatives and related projects Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Human Resources is preferred. Substantial experience in compensation e.g. incentive plan design, salary structure development, job structure implementation, etc. Ability to shape and influence key C&B strategy in support of business needs, while operating in a challenging environment Proven organizational skills with demonstrated attention to details and solid quantitative and analytical background Proven ability to interact, communicate and influence a wide variety of audiences, levels and roles inside and outside of business Project management skills including strong process skills Strong organizational skills and ability to navigate matrix organization. Able to effectively manage a large and complex workload, with a proven track record for driving initiatives to closure and getting work done through others while working effectively with all levels of management Change oriented Proficient in Excel and competent in the use of HR related systems and tools Desired Characteristics: Experience in merger/acquisition and/or integration activities About Us: GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com Locations:
Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa; Flexible, ideally in a major business location in the region
Oct 10, 2018
Full Time
Role Summary: The Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Manager is responsible for developing and implementing C&B processes for GE Healthcare in Africa. This role will provide support, guidance and analytical expertise on total compensation practices, policies and programs to enhance the organization’s ability to attract, retain and engage talent. This role is responsible for coordinating initiatives and implementing C&B strategy, policies and processes that meet business needs. Essential Responsibilities: Contribute to the establishment of the GE Healthcare C&B team Manage annual salary, long term incentive, and incentive planning processes for the assigned business or client group. Perform ad-hoc analysis, including the generation of compensation reports from HRIS systems and creation of models to support business needs, annual HR processes and or regulatory compliance. Counsel and partner with HR and management teams on all compensation matters related to assigned business client groups and support staffing activities by conducting job analysis, competitive benchmarking and structuring of new hire and promotion offers. Ensure execution of policies and procedures related to pay practices. Benchmark positions with external surveys and analyze market data to provide value-added analysis detailing competitive market positioning for the business. Monitor industry and external market and provide analysis on the impact of relevant developments in the compensation and benefits areas. Provide support for any compensation related litigation or regulation compliance for the assigned business or client group Create and deliver training to HR, managers, and employees on compensation philosophy and processes, and to employees on executive benefits Support the management of variable incentive compensation programs, including modelling, participant tracking, payout calculations, and payment processing and administration Provide guidance through partnership with business leaders and business HR. Evaluate C&B processes and policies to ensure they are current, competitive and compliant with legal and local rules and regulations Evaluate and review C&B governance in conjunction with the GE Healthcare C&B leader, global C&B team and relevant HR stakeholders. Lead and or participate in C&B initiatives and related projects Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Human Resources is preferred. Substantial experience in compensation e.g. incentive plan design, salary structure development, job structure implementation, etc. Ability to shape and influence key C&B strategy in support of business needs, while operating in a challenging environment Proven organizational skills with demonstrated attention to details and solid quantitative and analytical background Proven ability to interact, communicate and influence a wide variety of audiences, levels and roles inside and outside of business Project management skills including strong process skills Strong organizational skills and ability to navigate matrix organization. Able to effectively manage a large and complex workload, with a proven track record for driving initiatives to closure and getting work done through others while working effectively with all levels of management Change oriented Proficient in Excel and competent in the use of HR related systems and tools Desired Characteristics: Experience in merger/acquisition and/or integration activities About Us: GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com Locations:
Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa; Flexible, ideally in a major business location in the region
Role Summary: The Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Manager is responsible for developing and implementing C&B processes for GE Healthcare in Africa. This role will provide support, guidance and analytical expertise on total compensation practices, policies and programs to enhance the organization’s ability to attract, retain and engage talent. This role is responsible for coordinating initiatives and implementing C&B strategy, policies and processes that meet business needs. Essential Responsibilities: Contribute to the establishment of the GE Healthcare C&B team Manage annual salary, long term incentive, and incentive planning processes for the assigned business or client group. Perform ad-hoc analysis, including the generation of compensation reports from HRIS systems and creation of models to support business needs, annual HR processes and or regulatory compliance. Counsel and partner with HR and management teams on all compensation matters related to assigned business client groups and support staffing activities by conducting job analysis, competitive benchmarking and structuring of new hire and promotion offers. Ensure execution of policies and procedures related to pay practices. Benchmark positions with external surveys and analyze market data to provide value-added analysis detailing competitive market positioning for the business. Monitor industry and external market and provide analysis on the impact of relevant developments in the compensation and benefits areas. Provide support for any compensation related litigation or regulation compliance for the assigned business or client group Create and deliver training to HR, managers, and employees on compensation philosophy and processes, and to employees on executive benefits Support the management of variable incentive compensation programs, including modelling, participant tracking, payout calculations, and payment processing and administration Provide guidance through partnership with business leaders and business HR. Evaluate C&B processes and policies to ensure they are current, competitive and compliant with legal and local rules and regulations Evaluate and review C&B governance in conjunction with the GE Healthcare C&B leader, global C&B team and relevant HR stakeholders. Lead and or participate in C&B initiatives and related projects Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Human Resources is preferred. Substantial experience in compensation e.g. incentive plan design, salary structure development, job structure implementation, etc. Ability to shape and influence key C&B strategy in support of business needs, while operating in a challenging environment Proven organizational skills with demonstrated attention to details and solid quantitative and analytical background Proven ability to interact, communicate and influence a wide variety of audiences, levels and roles inside and outside of business Project management skills including strong process skills Strong organizational skills and ability to navigate matrix organization. Able to effectively manage a large and complex workload, with a proven track record for driving initiatives to closure and getting work done through others while working effectively with all levels of management Change oriented Proficient in Excel and competent in the use of HR related systems and tools Desired Characteristics: Experience in merger/acquisition and/or integration activities About Us: GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com Locations:
Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa; Flexible, ideally in a major business location in the region
Oct 10, 2018
Full Time
Role Summary: The Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Manager is responsible for developing and implementing C&B processes for GE Healthcare in Africa. This role will provide support, guidance and analytical expertise on total compensation practices, policies and programs to enhance the organization’s ability to attract, retain and engage talent. This role is responsible for coordinating initiatives and implementing C&B strategy, policies and processes that meet business needs. Essential Responsibilities: Contribute to the establishment of the GE Healthcare C&B team Manage annual salary, long term incentive, and incentive planning processes for the assigned business or client group. Perform ad-hoc analysis, including the generation of compensation reports from HRIS systems and creation of models to support business needs, annual HR processes and or regulatory compliance. Counsel and partner with HR and management teams on all compensation matters related to assigned business client groups and support staffing activities by conducting job analysis, competitive benchmarking and structuring of new hire and promotion offers. Ensure execution of policies and procedures related to pay practices. Benchmark positions with external surveys and analyze market data to provide value-added analysis detailing competitive market positioning for the business. Monitor industry and external market and provide analysis on the impact of relevant developments in the compensation and benefits areas. Provide support for any compensation related litigation or regulation compliance for the assigned business or client group Create and deliver training to HR, managers, and employees on compensation philosophy and processes, and to employees on executive benefits Support the management of variable incentive compensation programs, including modelling, participant tracking, payout calculations, and payment processing and administration Provide guidance through partnership with business leaders and business HR. Evaluate C&B processes and policies to ensure they are current, competitive and compliant with legal and local rules and regulations Evaluate and review C&B governance in conjunction with the GE Healthcare C&B leader, global C&B team and relevant HR stakeholders. Lead and or participate in C&B initiatives and related projects Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Human Resources is preferred. Substantial experience in compensation e.g. incentive plan design, salary structure development, job structure implementation, etc. Ability to shape and influence key C&B strategy in support of business needs, while operating in a challenging environment Proven organizational skills with demonstrated attention to details and solid quantitative and analytical background Proven ability to interact, communicate and influence a wide variety of audiences, levels and roles inside and outside of business Project management skills including strong process skills Strong organizational skills and ability to navigate matrix organization. Able to effectively manage a large and complex workload, with a proven track record for driving initiatives to closure and getting work done through others while working effectively with all levels of management Change oriented Proficient in Excel and competent in the use of HR related systems and tools Desired Characteristics: Experience in merger/acquisition and/or integration activities About Us: GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com Locations:
Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa; Flexible, ideally in a major business location in the region
Role Summary: The Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Manager is responsible for developing and implementing C&B processes for GE Healthcare in Africa. This role will provide support, guidance and analytical expertise on total compensation practices, policies and programs to enhance the organization’s ability to attract, retain and engage talent. This role is responsible for coordinating initiatives and implementing C&B strategy, policies and processes that meet business needs. Essential Responsibilities: Contribute to the establishment of the GE Healthcare C&B team Manage annual salary, long term incentive, and incentive planning processes for the assigned business or client group. Perform ad-hoc analysis, including the generation of compensation reports from HRIS systems and creation of models to support business needs, annual HR processes and or regulatory compliance. Counsel and partner with HR and management teams on all compensation matters related to assigned business client groups and support staffing activities by conducting job analysis, competitive benchmarking and structuring of new hire and promotion offers. Ensure execution of policies and procedures related to pay practices. Benchmark positions with external surveys and analyze market data to provide value-added analysis detailing competitive market positioning for the business. Monitor industry and external market and provide analysis on the impact of relevant developments in the compensation and benefits areas. Provide support for any compensation related litigation or regulation compliance for the assigned business or client group Create and deliver training to HR, managers, and employees on compensation philosophy and processes, and to employees on executive benefits Support the management of variable incentive compensation programs, including modelling, participant tracking, payout calculations, and payment processing and administration Provide guidance through partnership with business leaders and business HR. Evaluate C&B processes and policies to ensure they are current, competitive and compliant with legal and local rules and regulations Evaluate and review C&B governance in conjunction with the GE Healthcare C&B leader, global C&B team and relevant HR stakeholders. Lead and or participate in C&B initiatives and related projects Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Human Resources is preferred. Substantial experience in compensation e.g. incentive plan design, salary structure development, job structure implementation, etc. Ability to shape and influence key C&B strategy in support of business needs, while operating in a challenging environment Proven organizational skills with demonstrated attention to details and solid quantitative and analytical background Proven ability to interact, communicate and influence a wide variety of audiences, levels and roles inside and outside of business Project management skills including strong process skills Strong organizational skills and ability to navigate matrix organization. Able to effectively manage a large and complex workload, with a proven track record for driving initiatives to closure and getting work done through others while working effectively with all levels of management Change oriented Proficient in Excel and competent in the use of HR related systems and tools Desired Characteristics: Experience in merger/acquisition and/or integration activities About Us: GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com Locations:
Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa; Flexible, ideally in a major business location in the region
Oct 10, 2018
Full Time
Role Summary: The Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Manager is responsible for developing and implementing C&B processes for GE Healthcare in Africa. This role will provide support, guidance and analytical expertise on total compensation practices, policies and programs to enhance the organization’s ability to attract, retain and engage talent. This role is responsible for coordinating initiatives and implementing C&B strategy, policies and processes that meet business needs. Essential Responsibilities: Contribute to the establishment of the GE Healthcare C&B team Manage annual salary, long term incentive, and incentive planning processes for the assigned business or client group. Perform ad-hoc analysis, including the generation of compensation reports from HRIS systems and creation of models to support business needs, annual HR processes and or regulatory compliance. Counsel and partner with HR and management teams on all compensation matters related to assigned business client groups and support staffing activities by conducting job analysis, competitive benchmarking and structuring of new hire and promotion offers. Ensure execution of policies and procedures related to pay practices. Benchmark positions with external surveys and analyze market data to provide value-added analysis detailing competitive market positioning for the business. Monitor industry and external market and provide analysis on the impact of relevant developments in the compensation and benefits areas. Provide support for any compensation related litigation or regulation compliance for the assigned business or client group Create and deliver training to HR, managers, and employees on compensation philosophy and processes, and to employees on executive benefits Support the management of variable incentive compensation programs, including modelling, participant tracking, payout calculations, and payment processing and administration Provide guidance through partnership with business leaders and business HR. Evaluate C&B processes and policies to ensure they are current, competitive and compliant with legal and local rules and regulations Evaluate and review C&B governance in conjunction with the GE Healthcare C&B leader, global C&B team and relevant HR stakeholders. Lead and or participate in C&B initiatives and related projects Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Human Resources is preferred. Substantial experience in compensation e.g. incentive plan design, salary structure development, job structure implementation, etc. Ability to shape and influence key C&B strategy in support of business needs, while operating in a challenging environment Proven organizational skills with demonstrated attention to details and solid quantitative and analytical background Proven ability to interact, communicate and influence a wide variety of audiences, levels and roles inside and outside of business Project management skills including strong process skills Strong organizational skills and ability to navigate matrix organization. Able to effectively manage a large and complex workload, with a proven track record for driving initiatives to closure and getting work done through others while working effectively with all levels of management Change oriented Proficient in Excel and competent in the use of HR related systems and tools Desired Characteristics: Experience in merger/acquisition and/or integration activities About Us: GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com Locations:
Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa; Flexible, ideally in a major business location in the region
