Senior HR Manager

Role Overview The Senior HR Manager serves as a strategic HR partner, driving people initiatives that align with business objectives. This role leads end-to-end HR operations, supports leadership teams, and champions a high-performance, inclusive workplace culture. Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Partnership Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business goals Provide data-driven HR insights to support workforce planning and decision-making Lead organizational design and change management initiatives Talent Acquisition & Management Oversee full-cycle recruitment strategies for mid-to senior level roles Collaborate with Recruitment Managers to align hiring profiles with business needs Drive succession planning and internal mobility programs Employee Relations & Engagement Manage complex employee relations cases with fairness and compliance Champion engagement initiatives that reinforce a positive employee experience Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees alike Performance and Development Lead performance management cycles, including goal-setting, reviews and calibration Identify learning & development gaps and coordinate targeted programs Coach and mentor people managers on HR best practices HR Operations & Compliance Ensure compliance with local labor laws and global HR policies Maintain accurate workforce data and produce regular HE reporting Continuously improve HR processes for efficiency and scalability Key Requirements Education - Bachelor's Degree in HR Business or related field Experience - 7+ years in HR with 3+ years in senior/managerial capacity Languages - Fluency in English required: additional languages a plus Competencies & Skills Strong business acumen and strategic thinking Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Data literacy - ability to translate metrics into actionable insights Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance Confident communicator, written and verbal Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global matric environment High emotional intelligence and confidentiality What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months) Established trusted relationships with key business stakeholders Delivered measured improvements in employee engagement scores Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles through structed talent pipelines Implemented at least once process improvement across HR operations Contributed to a leadership development initiative Reporting Structure Reports to: Senior VP