About the company
ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors. They develop the real-world skills to take on the worldās most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach ā because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now. Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world. Our mission is not going unnoticed. CNN described ALU ā which has campuses in Mauritius and Rwanda ā as āThe Harvard of Africa;ā Fast Company ranked ALU one of the 50 most innovative organizations in the world and the most innovative endeavor in Africa; and The New York Times recognized ALU as one of the eight places in the world āwhere history is being made.ā Join us.
Job Summary
RESPONSIBILITIES
šStrategic Leadership: šCollaborate with the executive team to align HR strategies with the university's mission, vision, and goals, contributing to the overall success and growth of the institution. šServe as a leader and go-to partner in supporting the company's strategic plans, organizational charts, and expansion plans. šMetrics and Analytics: lead a data-driven team, implement HR metrics and analytics to track key performance indicators, provide actionable insights, and drive data-informed decision-making. šReport to the Executive team and the Board of directors on HR metrics and initiatives šPeople & Culture šCulture Cultivation: Foster an inclusive, innovative, and supportive culture reflective of our fast-paced environment, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. šTalent Acquisition and Retention: Develop innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent across various disciplines and geographies. Implement retention strategies to nurture a high-performing and engaged workforce. šPerformance Management: Design and implement performance management systems, including goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and career development initiatives to drive employee growth and productivity. šLearning and Development: Create and oversee comprehensive learning and development programs that support employee skill enhancement, career advancement, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. šEmployee Relations: Act as a trusted advisor, handling complex employee relations matters with fairness, empathy, and confidentiality, while also implementing conflict resolution strategies when necessary.
REQUIREMENTS
šBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business šAdministration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. š8+ years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on African HR policies and regulations. (knowledge of Rwanda & Mauritius laws preferred) šExperience in a leadership role, preferably as a VP or Director, managing HR functions in a multi-location organization. šProven track record of designing and implementing HR programs, systems, and processes that drive organizational growth and efficiency. šStrong understanding of talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, and employee relations practices. šExcellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and cultures. šStrategic thinker with analytical abilities, capable of translating data into actionable HR initiatives.
