Wrigley East Africa Head of Human Resources Job in Nairobi Kenya

Wrigley East Africa
 

Vacancy: Head of Human Resources
 

Wrigley is a recognized leader in confections with a wide range of product offerings including gum, mints, hard and chewy candies, and lollipops. 

Wrigley’s world famous brands – including EXTRA®, ORBIT®, DOUBLEMINT®, JUICY FRUIT®, and 5™ chewing gums, as well as confectionery brands SKITTLES®– create simple pleasures for consumers every day. 

With operations across 50 countries and distribution in more than 180 countries, Wrigley’s brands bring smiles to faces around the globe. 

The company, which is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, employs approximately 17,000 Associates globally and is part of Mars, Incorporated. 

Based in McLean, Virginia, Mars has more than 75,000 Associates worldwide who are putting our Mars Principles in action every day to make a difference for people and the planet through our performance. 

For more information on Mars Incorporated and its affiliates, please visit http://www.mars.com/global/about.aspx
 

Wrigley is seeking to recruit a Head of Human Resources – East Africa to lead the overall HR function for the region and drive HR excellence with the aim of driving associate engagement and business performance. 

The position is regionally recruited and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and report to the General Manager, East Africa.

As a member of the East Africa Management Team, specific responsibilities will include:

• Developing, implementing and measuring the HR strategy for East Africa in line with the company strategy;
• Proactively partnering with the GM and Management team to deliver the East Africa business strategy while driving and supporting a high performing team culture;
• Leading all elements of the talent management strategy in line with the regional strategy;
• Leading organisational development and effectiveness in line with the regional strategy;
• Leading change initiatives to support enhanced organizational effectiveness within the business;
• Leading and managing the activities of the HR team for maximum performance and business effectiveness;
• Developing the HR Function, processes and systems; and
• Effective management of Industrial and Employee Relations.

Key qualifications, knowledge and experience required:

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management or Human Resources Management;
• A higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or International Relations will be an added advantage;
• A member of a relevant HR professional body;
• At least 6 years’ experience in a senior HR management role displaying strong functional capability and high learning agility gained within a multinational environment;
• Experience within a business that includes a production facility would be an advantage;
• Understanding and working knowledge of Labour laws and Labour Union activities with experience leading CBA negotiations; and
• Solid business acumen with good communication and interpersonal skills.

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for this role, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, e-mail and telephone contacts. Please quote the reference number (Ref.: HRM-EA / 12-14) on your application letter.

To be considered, your application must be received by 17 December 2014, addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited, Kenya
Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke