Human Resources and RecruitmentFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
British American Tobacco (BAT) is seeking a highly experienced HR Manager to support its Marketing and Functional divisions. The successful candidate will deliver HR generalist services, acting as a proactive partner for leadership teams and ensuring service excellence. This role involves advising on HR practices, managing industrial and employee relations (IR/ER), and supporting talent management and succession planning.
Key Accountabilities
Deliver HR generalist services across assigned Marketing and Functions.
Act as a proactive partner for leadership teams, ensuring high levels of service excellence and support.
Advise managers on HR practices, policies, and procedures to strengthen business partnering.
Provide oversight of IR and ER matters, ensuring compliance and fair labour practices.
Support career development, talent management, and succession planning processes.
Facilitate performance management processes.
Drive diversity, transformation, and employment equity initiatives.
Coordinate remuneration processes including grading, salary reviews, and promotions in compliance with BAT policies.
Assist in embedding HR common platforms and best practices.
Participate in HR projects impacting assigned functions or markets.
Manage disciplinary hearings and ensure procedural fairness.
Conduct skills and capability gap analysis and support interventions.
Lead change management activities to drive sustainable transformation.
Liaise with trade unions and employee representatives to foster effective relationships.
Review HR policies and recommend improvements to support the "Best Employer" journey.
Manage recruitment, placement, and organisational development needs.
Ensure accurate SAP data uploads.
Drive employee engagement through Employer Value Proposition (EVP) initiatives.
Support the implementation of Employee Wellbeing programmes.
Experience, Skills, and Knowledge
Education: HR degree or equivalent qualification.
Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of HR best practices, HR business partnering, and labour legislation (specifically Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa).
Skills: Excellent communication, coaching, negotiation, and influencing skills; strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Experience: Minimum 7–10 years of experience in HR with exposure to resourcing, IR/ER, organisational development, HR service delivery, remuneration, and benefits.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the British American Tobacco (BAT) careers portal on careers.bat.com.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the British American Tobacco (BAT) careers portal by following this link: Apply Here. You will be redirected to the official careers.bat.com page to complete your application.
