Human Resources

Overview

Support teams on HR matters in Anglophone West Africa.

You have:

• Significant HR experience across international, complex and fast-paced organisations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and experience of managing and prioritising workload.
• Understanding of West & Central Africa employment law and the role of a modern People Team function.
• Experience of administration or record management with a desire to get it right.
• Familiarity with Microsoft programmes and intermediate competency in MS Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Degree in Human Resources and relevant professional qualification.
• Ability to communicate both in French & English is an asset (verbal & writing).
• The right to work in any of the countries where the position is located.

We don’t just talk, we do. Lead the change with us.

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of over 800 changemakers, operating in more than 40 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

Role Summary

We are seeking to recruit a HR Advisor to support our teams in countries across West and Central Africa. The role will report to the People Business Partner - West & Central Africa.

This is a critical role working closely with the West & Central Africa leaders and the rest of the People Operations colleagues in Africa to support in the delivery of the Institute's talent strategy, be instrumental in the growth of the Institute, and support teams on a day-to-day basis.

We are seeking a talented candidate with significant HR experience across international, complex and fast-paced organisations.

The role forms part of TBI Africa's Operations Division supports and helps pave the way for the Institute to deliver its mission. We are comprised of People Operations, Legal Operations, Finance Operations, Digital Operations and Security, Technical and Resilience Operations Teams.

The Division develops and delivers policies and processes that drive our working practices, mirror our values, and which are aligned with our strategic objectives. We ensure that our organizational capabilities equip us to meet current and future challenges and work closely with all parts of the Institute to ensure that its objectives are successfully met.

Key Responsibilities

The HR Advisor will handle end to end people matters with a key focus on the following;

• Supporting the People Business Partner with cross Institute strategic talent management initiatives.

• Proactive administration of all HR processes such as new starters, contract extensions, leavers, promotions, secondments, references, probation reviews, parental leave, and flexible working requests

• Provide professional and efficient administrative service from the start to end of the employee lifecycle

• Responsible for the data integrity of information held in our people management system and ensuring it’s always up to date

• Support with the Institute’s annual and periodic audit requests

• Supplier liaison and administration: managing reports and invoicing (e.g. OH, EAP, LinkedIn)

• Maintaining and co-creating content within our Learning & Development platform (LinkedIn Learning)

• Support the People Business Partner in handling Employee Relations cases (e.g. disciplinaries and grievances)

• Producing scheduled and ad-hoc HR reports from our people management system (Workday)

• Coordinating our onboarding process (e.g. organising inductions and managing our ‘buddy’ programme)

• Lead our people management system data administration – data maintenance, reporting and user configuration

• Administration of various country payroll cycles

• Supporting, and eventually leading on, HR project work and new initiatives

• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Person Specification

• Strong organisational and time management skills and experience of managing and prioritising workload

• Able to manage conflicting demands and an ability to prioritise accordingly

• Can demonstrate discretion and respect for confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information or personal matters

• Understanding of West & Central Africa employment law and the role of a modern People Team function

• Experience of administration or record management with a desire to get it right

• Familiarity with Microsoft programmes and intermediate competency in MS Office suite.

• Some knowledge of international employment law advantageous

• Full understanding of HR functions and best practices

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Degree in Human Resources and relevant professional qualification.

• Ability to communicate both in French & English is an asset (verbal & writing)

• The right to work in any of the countries where the position is located

TBI believes that embracing diversity and inclusion make us a better place to work. It is our goal to reflect everyone in society and we actively welcome applications from individuals and groups who are under-represented in the workplace. We celebrate difference be it ethnicity, religion, age, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.

We will only ever assess you on your abilities and fit for a role. We are happy to discuss any adjustments you need to ensure a level playing field during recruitment and, if you are successful, discuss any adjustments you might need to thrive in your role

Closing Date:

2025-05-15

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