EG - HR Business Partner - Jumia (Full Time)

About Jumia:

Jumia believes that technology has the potential to transform everyday life in Africa for the better. Jumia was built to help consumers access millions of goods and services conveniently and at the best prices while opening up a new way for sellers to reach consumers and grow their businesses.

Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in 2019, Jumia is the leading e-commerce company in Africa, operating in 11 countries. The Jumia platform consists of a marketplace, which connects sellers with consumers, a logistics service, which enables the shipment and delivery of packages from sellers to consumers, and a payment service, JumiaPay, which offers a safe and easy solution to facilitate online payment transactions. The company offers goods across a broad range of categories, such as phones and electronics, home appliances, fast-moving consumer goods, fashion and beauty.

What you will be doing

• Work with managers and leaders on people's strategy to understand business objectives, challenges, and priorities.
• Provide strategic HR guidance and support to business leaders on a wide range of HR issues,
• Partner to identify people's priorities for the business and address future workforce needs & develop effective talent acquisition strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent to deliver its strategy.
• Manage the onboarding, induction for the new hires and follow up on their needs, access and plan as well as offboarding process for the area.
• Provide guidance on people practices such as internal mobility and succession planning as well as learning agenda.
• Act as a local point of people expertise for specialist teams, Provide coaching and guidance to managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and promote a culture of fairness and respect.
• Lead the Performance management cycle for the area and ensure effective process and feedback were implemented. Develop individual plans for the area and ensure implementation .
• Lead or support HR projects and initiatives, such as organizational restructuring, workforce planning, diversity and inclusion programs, and employee engagement survey and its plan for the area.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for continuous improvement, and make data-driven recommendations to enhance HR programs and processes.
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field;
• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least [3] years in talent acquisition / development or strategic HR role.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws, with the ability to apply them effectively in a business context.
• Proven experience in building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information and concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage HR projects and initiatives from concept to completion.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information.
  
  

We Offer:

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
• A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer term objective is to train the next generation of leaders
  
  

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