Group HR Director

Who are we? SOLEVO is a leading distributor of chemicals and inputs for specific industrial and agricultural segments in Africa. SOLEVO assists African farmers and Industries succeed by providing them with a full range of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products and industrial chemicals they need with a guaranteed quality and good value. With over 75 years at the frontier of economic growth and transformation across Africa, we deliver critical raw materials and expertise to the continent's high GDP-contributing life sciences and industrials sectors. What are we looking for? We are seeking an experienced and talented Group HR Director to join our Human Capital team, based in one of the Group's countries of operation with regular international travel. He/she should have a strong HR leadership background in multi-country African environments, exposure to Private Equity, and perfect fluency in English, with professional French preferred. What do we expect from the candidate? The Group HR Director will lead the development and implementation of the Group's HR operating model across all countries of operation. Reporting to the Group Director Human Capital & Legal, the role leads an international HR team made up of HR Managers and HR Business Partners in the Group's principal countries. It also leads two Centres of Excellence covering Compensation & Benefits and Talent & Development. The role is expected to professionalise the HR function, drive consistency across countries and provide practical, business-oriented support to management. The key responsibilities: Contribute to the definition of the Human Capital Strategy and translate it into a well-targeted HR strategy and action plans specific to the needs of the business. Set up the compensation strategy and related policies to strengthen merit-based performance management. Retain key talent and implement talent development processes, from identification through development, promotion, training and internal mobility, to ensure business continuity. Establish the employer brand and value proposition, attract the best talent to feed the succession pipeline, and lead the internal HR communication function and channels. Act as a "glue leader" and advisor to the Group Director Human Capital & Legal, senior leadership peers and middle management, supporting the building of a strong senior leadership team. Contribute to the definition of Solevo's values and act as a role model in their deployment, while challenging the status quo and promoting a continuous improvement mindset. Act as guardian of the Group's personnel costs, ensuring organisational structures and workforce levels remain aligned with business needs and financial objectives. Lead the integration of acquired businesses and harmonise HR processes, policies, systems and ways of working across the Group. Strengthen the quality, consistency and reliability of HR processes and data across all countries, and drive…