Description

About the Job

• Position: HR Business Partner Operations
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Department: Human Resource
• Location: Tema | Ghana

At GBfoods, we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand’Italia and Blå Band, among others. GBfoods Africa operates in 24 countries with a regional office in Accra – Ghana.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers’ kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of around 1.5 billion euros and a team of around 3,300 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

Job Purpose: The HR Business Partner acts as a strategic partner to the line by embedding HR strategy into day-to-day work and providing professional HR guidance and support to relevant internal client groups with the objective of adding value to the business. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will include:

• build organizational capabilities, behaviours, structures, and processes. 
• Support line managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with the function or business strategy. 
• Implement appropriate employee training and manage its delivery. 
• Review key business performance targets and their related talent implications with business leaders. 
• Facilitate long-term initiatives aligned with the strategic agenda. 
• Assist business unit leaders in providing employees with development opportunities that align with current and future performance standards. 
• Develop and promote ongoing feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes. 
• Provide expert advice and coaching to employees when appropriate. 
• Understand and solicit employee opinions and anticipate their needs and concerns. 
• Review and benchmark the internal and external environment to improve HR policies and initiatives. 
• Identify and drive the sharing of best practices across functions to facilitate continuous improvement. 
• Act as a liaison between the line and HR to ensure that HR services are aligned with internal client needs. 
• Identify new opportunities for HR to add value to the business. 
• Maintain knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends. 
• Facilitate a strong leadership and coaching culture. 
• Be responsible for adequate dialogue with employee and union representatives about all relevant organization, people and HR policy subjects. Maintain a harmonious environment.  

• Negotiations with the union and association where applicable to arrive at consensus and draft agreements. 
• Manage specific projects as determined in the annual HR operational plan and contribute to functional and cross-functional initiatives. 

What can you expect from us?
You will contribute to the success of our fast-growing and sustainable international organization which is committed to investing in Africa; while enjoying a differential employee experience.

What we expect from you?

We expect that you bring aboard your authentic personality and experience to effectively act as a strategic partner and provide professional HR guidance and support to relevant internal client groups.