About this Opportunity

We are now looking for a People Business Partner to ensure the organizational unit attracts and develops the best talent in the industry. You can achieve this by having a deep understanding of the market, industry, and trends, maintaining industrial and employee relations, implementing People processes, tools, programs, practices, strategies, and solutions, ensuring compliance and advising and supporting line managers and Hub Leads on people-related challenges.

 

People Business Partner will be responsible to manage HR/People Operations for Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia and Malawi.
 
Market Area Middle East and Africa People are an upbeat & dynamic team with infinite opportunities for growth and innovation. We are a team with varied strengths operating on local, regional, and functional levels. We play a pivotal role in supporting our people & leaders in driving responsible business.
 
What you will do
 

Own the relationship with managers and employees in assigned countries, be part of Country Leadership TeamDrive People processes, tools, programs, practices, people strategies and solutions within an organizational unit or geographical location or Subject Matter expert Area in close cooperation with line management, Domain People Business Partner or Customer Unit/Common Function People Business Partner, Subject Matter experts and the global people services.Facilitates local execution of organizational change initiatives and programs.Feedback to Customer Units/ Common Function /Domain Head of People and Subject Matter experts on key issues/significant operational issues that may influence strategic decisions.Good understanding of local industry and trends and feed back to Head of People and Subject Matter experts to enable driving of change programs that position Ericsson in the local market as an attractive employer. Maintains the industrial and employee relations environment and fosters relations with local stakeholders to ensure local compliance (including where applicable full legal responsibility in the country)People Manager advises and supports Line Mangers and People Business Partners Customer Units / Common Function /Domain on people related challenges, problem solving and decisions.

 
You will bring
 

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of demonstrable experience in Human Resources/People Function.Human Resources and Disciplines KnowledgeExcellent analytical and presentation skills, Proficient in Microsoft OfficeExcellent articulation and communication skills, persuading & influencing, proactive, delivering results & able to work in tight deadlines.Excellent stakeholder and relationship managementPrior experience in Telecom or ICT industry, understanding of Network business or Cloud Software or Services is a plus.

 
Role is preferred to be based in Rwanda and Uganda.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
 
What happens once you apply?

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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city: Uganda (UG) || Kampala

Req ID: 760189