Company Description
Egis is an international player in consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We design and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the challenges linked to the climate emergency and enable more balanced, sustainable and resilient land use planning. Present in 120 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 20 500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations within the reach of all projects. Through the diversity of its areas of intervention, the Group is a key player in the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens throughout the world. Succeeding in the alliance between improving the quality of life of populations, the economic and social development of territories and massive decarbonization to meet the imperative of carbon neutrality in 2050. Our size and international scope allow us to have a systemic approach to the climate crisis to offer low-carbon solutions in all our sectors of activity.
Job Description
1. Strategic HR Leadership & Talent Management :
- Workforce Planning: Translate business goals into a comprehensive manpower plan and oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for senior and critical roles.
- Onboarding & Integration: Design and lead induction programs that integrate new hires into the company culture immediately.
- Performance Management: Own the annual KPI and appraisal cycle. Train line managers on how to give effective feedback and manage underperformance.
- Learning & Development (L&D): Identify skills gaps and source training programs to elevate staff competency across the organization. Develop, Perform & Monitor the Training Program.
2. Payroll Administration & Benefits :
- Payroll Preparation: Lead the end-to-end preparation of the monthly payroll, ensuring all data (new hires, exits, promotions, leave) is captured accurately.
- Deductions & Adjustments: Manage all payroll variables, including statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF), loan repayments, overtime, and leave-without-pay adjustments.
- Benefits Management: Administer staff benefits such as medical insurance, pensions, and bonuses, ensuring timely enrolment and renewals.
- Finance Liaison: Submit the final verified payroll file to the Finance Department for final audit and disbursement.
- Work closely with the Finance Manager for the management of employee benefits, i.e., salary reviews, company cars, pensions, expenses…
3. Employee Relations, Culture & Compliance :
- Legal Safeguarding: Act as the primary expert on local labor laws. Ensure all contracts, handbooks, and policies are legally compliant and updated annually.
- Conflict Resolution: Lead sensitive disciplinary hearings and grievance procedures, ensuring fairness and minimizing litigation risk.
- Provide HR advice to line managers and employees on day-to day operational topics and legal questions.
- Create, develop, and monitor HR policies, procedures, and processes in line with Egis Headquarters’ guidance and recommendations.
- Engagement: Develop and track employee engagement initiatives (surveys, town halls, team building) to maintain high morale and retention.
- Organizational Culture: Act as the "culture champion," ensuring company values are reflected in every policy and internal interaction.
4. HR team Management : Manage and develop 3 team members
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, or related functions.
- Fluent in English.
- Good knowledge of employment legislation, particularly relating to employee relations.
- Proven experience in influencing and coaching managers on Employee Relations matters.
- Ability to respond to competing priorities and manage a diverse workload.
- Balances analysis, wisdom, experience, and perspective when making decisions.
- Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters and display initiative when required.