Career opportunities: Group HRIS Manager

 Group HRIS Manager

We are a leading independent telecoms infrastructure company, with one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa and the Middle East. Our business model promotes tower infrastructure sharing and enables mobile network operators (MNOs) to deliver mobile connectivity more quickly, reliably, cost-effectively and with a lower carbon footprint. In turn, this supports the expansion and quality of mobile connectivity, driving sustainable development in our markets.

What we do

We build, acquire, lease-up and operate telecommunications towers that can accommodate and power the needs of multiple tenants. Our tenants are major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), and we serve them across high-growth markets in Africa and the Middle East. Our purpose, mission and sustainable business strategy are underpinned by our values of integrity, partnership and excellence.

Overview

Reporting to the Group Talent Director, you will have a pivotal role in leading HR transformation across the Group, with full ownership of HR systems and people data platforms. You will be accountable for driving the end-to-end transformation, implementation and optimisation of the Group’s HRIS environment, ensuring systems are robust, scalable and aligned to business and people strategy.

Location: London

Role Responsibilities

As a Group HRIS Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the end-to-end HRIS transformation programme, including system selection, implementation and organisational change management


• Owning and managing the Group HR systems landscape, ensuring performance, scalability and continuous improvement


• Driving standardisation and optimisation of HR processes through systems across multiple geographies


• Ensuring the integrity, accuracy and governance of people data across all markets


• Developing and delivering HR analytics, dashboards and KPI reporting to support strategic decision-making


• Ensuring compliance with GDPR and all data protection requirements across HR systems and processes


• Supporting the planning and execution of annual salary review and bonus cycles from a systems and data perspective


• Coordinating pay and bonus processes, including timelines, validation, governance and approvals


• Partnering with Finance on headcount planning and salary budget modelling


• Advising HR leadership on HR systems strategy, capability and roadmap

Requirements for the Role

To succeed in the role, you will have:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience within HR, with a strong focus on HR systems and transformation


• Proven experience delivering HRIS implementation or transformation programmes end-to-end


• Experience working in a complex, international organisation


• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership across geographies


• Strong organisational, planning and project management skills with a structured and results-driven approach


• Experience working within emerging markets environments, preferably Africa and/or the Middle East


• Strong analytical capability with experience in HR data, reporting and insights


• Experience managing and developing teams


• A degree or equivalent professional qualification in Human Resources (CIPD Level 5 or equivalent preferred)


• Fluency in English (French language skills are advantageous)

Desired Skills

• Experience with leading HRIS platforms (e.g. Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle or similar)


• Advanced HR analytics and reporting capability


• Process transformation and continuous improvement


• Strong governance and compliance mindset


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills


• Business performance measurement and management

Benefits

• Office situated in the vibrant heart of London, Liverpool Street


• Competitive annual gross salary


• Discretionary yearly bonus


• Access to private medical and dental care


• 9% employer pension contribution


• Season ticket loan available


• Gym membership included


• Complimentary daily breakfast

Helios Towers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you are applying for a position in South Africa, Employment Equity targets may apply when we consider your application.