Regional People Manager

HKA is one of the worlds leading privately owned, independent providers of consulting, expert and advisory services for the construction, manufacturing, process and technology industries.
As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide.Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.
As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• A strong collaborative culture focused on making HKA a great place for our brilliant people to work, play and grow.
• Growth of our people, their talent and expertise, diversity, wellbeing, and engagement as the bedrock of our success.
• Two-way regular engagement, collaborating globally, and living our values.

HKA is looking to recruit an experienced operational HR Managerwith responsibility for our African business but as part of a wider EMEA People Team.Our ideal candidate will have a strong generalist background with a focus on the operational side of HR and administration.
As part of the role you will:

• Support our South African business to deliver the Regional People agenda.
• Be the primary point of contact for advice on all People related matters from both colleagues and managers.
• Management of a wide range of HR operational activities.
• Oversee the onboarding of new hires, coordinate and facilitate the induction process.
• Maintenance of HRIS and other people systems.
• Reporting and analytics not limited to headcount, attrition, turnove and absence.
• Drafting and issuing all regional people communications.
• Liaising with Finance on monthly payroll.
• Day-to-day HR administration and other ad hoc projects as required.
• Supporting and collaborating withthe wider EMEA people team, ensuring our HKA values and culture are supported.

Skills and Experience:
Ideally you will possess the following skills and experience:

• 5 years + experience within a HR generalist role working as a Senior HR Advisor or Manager.


• Experience within South Africa as well as the capability to work and support a global business.
• Professionally qualified, preferably CIPD level 3.
• Excellent demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Good knowledge of systems and implementation of procedures.
• A friendly and approachable attitude with the ability to build strong relationships throughout the business.

What we offer:
At HKA we recognise that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.
We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working.
Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA. We are committed to responding to all applicants who apply by the closing date.
CLOSING DATE:
ED&I at HKA:
HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.