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hr manager jobs in africa

Talentix puts HR managers forward to employers hiring across Africa and the diaspora. Apply once: we put you forward for the jobs that fit you, and tell you where you stand.

One application puts you forward for HR manager jobs across Africa.

The role

As an HR manager, you lead the HR function and advise management on everything people-related. You set recruitment, pay and performance review policies, oversee HR officers and payroll, and handle sensitive cases from disciplinary hearings to dismissals. You also manage relations with staff representatives and labour inspectors and keep the company compliant with labour law.

Skills employers ask for

  • HR strategy and policies
  • Labour law and employee relations
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Performance management
  • HR team leadership
  • HR budget and reporting

Who is hiring

Banks, insurers, telecom operators, mining and energy companies, manufacturers, hotel groups, NGOs and fast-growing start-ups hire HR managers, often reporting to the managing director. Most roles are on-site or hybrid, with some regional roles covering several countries.

Background and career path

Most have a master's in human resources, law or management and several years as an HR officer or HR generalist. Strong HR managers become HR director, regional HR business partner or chief people officer.

Also searched as

  • Human resources manager
  • Head of HR
  • HR business partner
  • People manager

HR manager jobs by country.

Somewhere else? We recruit in all 54 African countries and the diaspora: tell us where you live when you apply.

All countries

how it works.

  1. 1

    Apply in 2 minutes

    10 questions, one at a time. No cover letter.

  2. 2

    We put you forward

    Our team interviews you, then presents you to employers hiring for your profile.

  3. 3

    You get the job

    You meet the employer, you get an offer, you start.

questions.

Does Talentix post job offers for HR managers?

No. These pages describe the jobs we hire for, not one vacancy. You apply once, and when an employer hiring HR managers fits your profile, we put you forward and tell you where you stand.

Is applying through Talentix free?

Yes. Applying and being put forward to employers is free for every candidate.

What happens after I apply?

Our team reviews every application and interviews the candidates who fit. We then put you forward to employers hiring HR managers, and tell you where you stand at every step.

Hiring HR managers? How does Talentix help?

Answer a few questions and book a 30-minute strategy call. We present pre-screened candidates within 48 hours, ready to start.

For companies

hiring HR managers?

You answer a few questions, and we match you with the right talent in 48 hours, ready to start.

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