HR , SSA

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Are you interested in joining Grundfos as the Country HR Responsible for South Africa, Kenya and Ghana?

In this role, you will work closely with the Country Directors in these three countries to support a unified one country approach. You will design, implement and coordinate local HR processes and policies that follow global Grundfos guidelines while ensuring full compliance with local laws and regulations. You will also champion the Grundfos One Culture initiative by providing guidance and support on a wide range of HR topics.

As Country HR Responsible
, you will guide the local organization in navigating our HR systems by pointing them in the right direction, helping them get their questions answered, and ensuring a smooth employee experience.

This role reports directly to the Regional Country HR Manager for IMEA and APAC
, with a dotted line to the Country Directors of South Africa, Kenya and Ghana
.

The position is based in South Africa and provides virtual support to our companies in Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria.

• Ensure full compliance with the labour laws of Kenya, Ghana and South Africa, including the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act and Protection of Personal Information Act. Act as the company representative when resolving any compliance related issues or complaints.
• Keep your knowledge of statutory requirements in Kenya, Ghana and South Africa up to date and make sure any changes that affect employment practices or HR processes are implemented on time. Handle any non-compliance cases related to HR processes.
• Oversee and coordinate all mandatory submissions and registrations for Kenya, Ghana and South Africa, including Employment Equity reporting, the Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report, UIF and COIDA requirements, PAYE updates and any additional requests from labour authorities.
• Ensure accurate record keeping for audits, including employment equity files, training records, disciplinary records and health and safety documentation, and ensure readiness for labour inspections or formal reviews.
• Support the company’s compliance with the South African Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment employment elements and provide the required HR data for B BBEE verification.
• Monitor case law trends in Kenya, Ghana and South Africa and update the Country Directors and the Country HR Manager to prevent compliance risks.
• Promote and embed the company values in how we treat people from a compliance perspective.
• Maintain oversight of legal cases, including their consequences and related costs.
• Organize any mandatory local or corporate compliance training at country level when relevant.

• Establish local policies and guidelines when needed, in respect of local legislation or company needs.
• Design, maintain and implement local HR policies ensuring alignment with Group policies, local legislation, and Country Director.
• Lead the deployment and alignment of local processes, policies, and practices across the country.
• Translate global policies into local actions in the Country when needed.
• Support the implementation of global HR systems and processes.
• Act as ambassador for global policies, processes, systems, and HR delivery model.

• Support the Country Directors in representing the company before government agencies such as the Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Immigration.
• Support the Country Directors in representing the company before courts or other parties and work closely with internal and external legal counsel on litigated claims and other employment related matters.
• Support and advise Managers, HRBPs and HR Services on Kenya, Ghana and South African employment law matters, including employment contracts, disciplinary cases and grievance procedures. Draft and review disciplinary actions to ensure…