Senior HR Business Partner at IQVIA

IQVIA, formerly Quintiles and IMS Health, Inc.,is an American multinational company serving the combined industries of health information technology and clinical research. It is a provider of biopharmaceutical development and commercial outsourcing services, focused primarily on Phase I-IV clinical trials and associated laboratory and analytical services,...

 

Senior HR Business Partner

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldHuman Resources / HR 

Strategic HR Partnership

  • Partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR initiatives that combine global HR strategies with local business priorities.
  • Actively participate in key people-related decisions, anticipating challenges and addressing people issues proactively.
  • Provide HR knowledge and strategic advice to support the execution of business projects and organizational initiatives.
  • Provide hands-on support to managers on key people processes, including performance management, team development, change management and resource planning.
  • Handle complex HR data reporting, leveraging advanced Excel skills and an analytical mindset to deliver actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making.

HR Efficiency, Transformation, and Policy Alignment

  • Lead and implement projects that drive HR efficiency, transformation, and process standardization across the businesses in Africa.
  • Ensure HR services, policies, and systems are practical, relevant, and aligned with business needs and compliance requirements in African countries.
  • Work collaboratively with HR colleagues to develop and refine policies and introduce innovative ways of working.
  • Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and Shared Service Centers on projects.

Regional Wellbeing Plan

  • Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive regional Wellbeing Plan for Africa, addressing physical, emotional, financial and workplace wellbeing needs.
  • Facilitate global wellbeing programs and initiatives tailored to local and regional cultural contexts, ensuring employee participation and engagement.
  • Leverage insights from employee feedback, surveys, and HR metrics to continuously refine and enhance wellbeing initiatives.

Performance and Capability Development

  • Provide strategic coaching and advice to managers on organizational effectiveness, team dynamics, and leadership development.
  • Advise, challenge, and coach Business Managers on people-related processes, including performance management, team and personal development, career path planning, resource planning, and restructuring needs.
  • Support managers in navigating organizational change, ensuring employee alignment and minimal disruption.
  • Collaborate with managers to navigate change effectively, balancing empathy with a focus on results.

Compliance and Best Practices

  • Act as a role model for the HR function, driving best practices and ensuring alignment across HR processes and policies, ethics and compliance.
  • Provide hands-on support in driving the BBBEE agenda, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.
  • Actively contribute to new initiatives, sharing lessons learned from previous HR projects and interventions.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of local labor laws, CCMA processes, and employee relations (ER) matters, ensuring compliance and effective resolution of workplace issues.

HR Metrics and Analytics:

  • Use HR KPIs and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and develop clear, actionable plans to address them.
  • Provide regular reports and analyses to senior management, highlighting trends and recommendations.

Employee Engagement and Communication

  • Lead employee engagement initiatives to align staff interests with business objectives, leveraging insights from employee surveys to enhance engagement strategies.
  • Ensure clear and effective HR communication, managing local employee engagement campaigns and aligning them with global HR messaging.

Leadership and Collaboration

  • Build and sustain strong relationships with business leaders, employees, and HR colleagues, ensuring alignment across teams and functions.
  • Take the lead on HR initiatives and projects while effectively collaborating with others in authority and across departments.
  • Be a role model for positivity, responsiveness, and professionalism, fostering a collaborative and solutions-oriented work environment.
  • Contribute positively to healthy team culture by acting professionally and ethically, proactively avoiding unhealthy team dynamics.

Project Management and Execution

  • Lead HR projects with a focus on efficiency, transformation, and measurable results.
  • Manage multiple priorities and deliverables effectively, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
  • Use HR metrics and insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
  • Professional HR accreditation (e.g., SHRM, CIPD) is a plus.

Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in HR, with a blend of generalist and specialist roles.
  • Proven expertise in aligning HR strategies with business objectives.
  • Strong knowledge of employment legislation (e.g., EE, BBBEE) and best practices.
  • Proven expertise in managing business change, process improvement, and HR transformation projects.
  • High proficiency in Excel and Power Point, good visual data representation skills.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to IQVIA on jobs.iqvia.com to apply

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