The Role
The Group Head of HR leads human capital strategy in various company units, overseeing recruitment, performance management, and organizational development to enhance operational efficiency.
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Our client is an innovative real estate development company dedicated to resolving the housing deficit in Africa.
Job Summary
The Group Head of HR leads human capital strategy across the company’s multiple units including sales, development, construction, facility management, and corporate units. The role oversees recruitment, workforce planning, HR operations, performance management, and organisational development to support business growth and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement HR strategies that support the company’s operations and talent needs.
- Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and onboarding for sales teams, project staff, and site personnel.
- Oversee performance management, learning and development, and succession planning.
- Provide guidance on employee relations, labour law compliance, and organisational culture.
- Manage HRIS systems, HR reporting, and collaborative HR operations across the group.
- Develop and enforce HR policies, procedures, and standard operating frameworks.
- Support leadership in organisational restructuring, change management, and productivity initiatives.
- Oversee compensation and benefits structures to maintain market competitiveness.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives to strengthen retention and workplace culture.
- Lead HR audits, compliance checks, and continuous improvement of HR processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; HR certifications preferred.
- Minimum 10 years HR leadership experience, ideally in real estate, construction, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of HR strategy, labour regulations, and organisational development.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multisite HR operations and lead high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with HRIS, HR reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
- Ability to lead culture-building initiatives, change management, and employee engagement programmes.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; HR certifications preferred
- Minimum 10 years HR leadership experience
- Strong understanding of HR strategy, labour regulations, and organisational development
- Demonstrated ability to manage multisite HR operations and lead high-performing teams
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with HRIS, HR reporting, and data-driven decision-making
- Ability to lead culture-building initiatives, change management, and employee engagement programmes
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The Company
What We Do
Alan&Grant is a People Development Company creating innovative HR & Organisational Development Solutions for result-driven organizations, focusing on improving performance and aligning the workforce.
