Regional People & Culture Lead (WCA and ESA) at MEDA

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HR Business Partnering, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Onboarding, Coaching, Compliance, Policy Implementation, Conflict Resolution, Budgeting, Agri-Food Market Systems, Cultural Improvement, Technical Expertise, Legal Requirements, Strategic Partnerships

Industry

International Trade and Development

Description

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for a Regional People & Culture Lead to join our dedicated and talented team in Africa on our mission to create business solutions to poverty on support to West & Central Africa (WCA) and East & Central Africa (ESA) regions. MEDA’s work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values, within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships, MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs, allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our website at www.meda.org. The Regional People & Culture Lead serves as a HR Business Partner to an assigned region, supporting its business priorities and strategies. Ensures high quality advice and guidance to regional leaders and colleagues. Collaborates with P&C Leadership on projects intended to improve MEDA’s culture, employee experience and P&C operations and with other members of the P&C team to achieve collective results. Occasional international travel. HR Business Partnering Establish and manage relationships with Regional Directors and Country Manager(s) within assigned region to support MEDA’s overall business and P&C strategy/objectives. Provide advice and guidance to regional leadership in meeting their business goals from a P&C perspective, including leading end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and related administrative tasks. Provide guidance to leadership as it relates to employee relations issues, e.g., disciplinary actions, etc. May also support Director, P&C with their Business Partnering responsibilities. Coach managers on their duties and opportunities in P&C matters including performance management, employee engagement, turnover, etc. Owns and manages end-to-end employee life cycle Perform employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, orientation, and exit interviews. In consultation with people leaders, address employee concerns and conflicts, escalating complex issues to Director, P&C or VP, P&C Collaborate with P&C team members to foster positive employee relations and maintain a conducive work environment. Support ongoing global employee engagement initiatives within the Region, such as employee surveys and other mechanisms to “listen” to staff and identify improvement areas for the business. Partner across the P&C team and with clients to apply effective performance management, learning and compensation practices to impact engagement, and ensure Country P&C Lead(s) are trained HR Leadership Provide leadership, guidance and direction to Country P&C Lead(s) around HR programs, policies, and practices, ensuring compliance with organization, country, donor and legal requirements. Stay up to date on changes in employment laws, etc., within assigned region(s) Collaborate with Director and VP on files or projects as required P&C Operations Collaborate with P&C team members to prioritize, develop and deliver services and products that add value to MEDA departments, regions and countries offices, in support of MEDA’s strategy Contribute to P&C budgeting process Compliance and Policy Implementation Ensure compliance with P&C policies, procedures, and legal regulations across region(s) Respond to line manager and employee inquiries and provide guidance on P&C policies, procedures, and programs. Implement and communicate P&C policies and programs including updates to the employee handbook Stay updated on employment laws and regulations to provide accurate information and support to employees. Any other duties and/or requirements as assigned MEDA welcomes and encourages applications from all genders, backgrounds, religions, cultures, nationalities and abilities. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in the selection process. Location Remote Department People & Culture Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Experienced

Responsibilities

The Regional People & Culture Lead serves as an HR Business Partner, supporting business priorities and strategies in the assigned regions. This role includes managing employee life cycles, providing guidance on employee relations, and collaborating with the P&C team to enhance employee experience.