Sr. Director, Human Resources (FinTech/Cryptocurrency/Stablecoin/Remote) at Black Pen Recruitment

Our Client is the largest and the first licensed on/off-ramp platform for stablecoins in Africa. They are dedicated to offering innovative solutions in the African stablecoins space. Our client is committed to making stablecoins accessible and understandable for everyone, providing their customers with secure and user-friendly platforms for their financial transactions.

Role Overview

Are you an experienced HR Manager within the FinTech industry? Are you looking for a remote job? Then we have the opportunity for you! If you are a hands-on, strategic professional individual, that is capable of achieving business goals through using change management and organizational design - then this is the perfect opportunity for you! This is an exciting position in a fast-paced ever-growing, profitable, venture-backed company.

Job Type: Permanent/Full-time

Job Location: Africa

Workplace: Remote

Requirements

• BSc in Human Resources Management, IT or relevant degree
• 8 years of relevant experience in Human Resources
• Solid understanding of HR practices and labor legislation
• 2 years experience with training and development
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written skill
• Proven experience in managing – leadership abilities and know-how to motivate and manage people
• Strong business mind and accountability
• Ability to create and manage processes and projects
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work in a fast pace international and multicultural environment

Responsibilities

• Work with CEO, COO, and CTO to identify human resources problems/issues and provides leadership and support in finding solutions
• Design, propose, and implement human resources strategies, guidelines, and procedures within broad principles and policies to meet requirements supporting short and long-term business needs
• Implement/facilitate training and development interventions
• Onboard new hires
• Coach and mentor employees whenever possible
• Manage the performance review process
• Provide local insight to corporate guidelines and procedures and manage the administration and implementation with respect to employee training and development programs, salary structure, performance appraisals and recognition, compensation, and benefit plans
• Ensure compliance of the company’s practices with applicable labor legislation
• Secure professional legal support from internal and external legal counsel as required
• Assist in articulation of the values and culture of the organization
• Organize and supervise HR/Personnel services that highly qualified personnel are recruited, developed, and motivated to achieve business objectives
• Manage relationships with external recruitment firms
• Interview candidates combining various methods (e.g. structured interviews, technical assessments, and behavioral questions)
• Coordinate with Engineering team leaders to forecast department goals and hiring needs
• Promote the company’s reputation as a great place to work
• Conduct job and task analyses to document job duties and requirements
• Keep up-to-date with new technological trends and products