Talent Manager African Cluster

**_Do you have expertise in, and passion for Talent Management? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you_**

**ABOUT ASTRAZENECA**

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

**ABOUT OUR HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM**

Here, you will experience a fast-paced and agile human resources environment as we continue to support the business on a journey of evolution and growth, driven by new, exciting technology and digital innovations. It’s challenging and sometimes demanding, and that’s why we love it.

HR function is on a transformation journey with the objective of delivering excellence in HR operations and business partnering. As this strategy continues to drive the effectiveness and performance of the business, to the benefit of millions of patients across Africa, best in class HR support and leadership becomes ever more important.

**What you’ll do?**

**Typical accountabilities will include**:

- Responsible for proactively implementing talent acquisition across the African Cluster (key markets being South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Angola, Rwanda, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Senegal) by planning, coordinating, and overseeing the recruitment and selection strategy.
- Collaborates with HR Business Partners and other Centers of Excellence to design and implement best-in-class talent acquisition and succession planning programs and processes that align with business requirements.
- Oversees the implementation of all programs within the recruitment function including; employer branding, employee referral program, recruitment advertising, recruitment communications, recruitment sourcing mediums, planning and graduate recruitment options.
- Monitors the effectiveness of recruiting programs and employment processes. Recommends and implements program additions and enhancements, as well as changes to the staffing processes to optimize results.
- Develops and manages internal and external talent pipelines in support of succession planning and business continuity.
- Identifies business talent needs both current and anticipated and implements strategies to proactively address.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and cluster senior leadership.
- Develops and manages external talent map across the Cluster and rolls out engagement and attraction plans with best talent in the markets.
- Develops and monitors the recruitment and succession dashboard metrics for optimizing staffing results.

**If this sounds appealing, please read on to understand the experience and skills we’re looking for**

**ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?**

You will bring to the role strong business acumen in terms of how talent acquisition and talent mapping and pipelining operates.
- Educated to Bachelor’s Degree level or higher in HR or related field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience leading talent acquisition in multinational companies across several African Countries in Southern, Sub Saharan and French Speaking West Africa.
- Experience leading talent acquisition in a Pharmaceutical multinational company is advantageous.
- Fluent in English language. French language proficiency is advantageous.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of talent mapping and proactive talent sourcing strategies.

**Why AstraZeneca?**
- At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare._
- Join the fastest growing pharmaceutical in our markets, set up to fuel further growth. Be part of our shared ambition and pride: our strong heritage, our turnaround story, and early investment and commitment in International markets. There’s no better place to feel inspired and energized._

**SO, WHAT’S NEXT?**

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you

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