People & Talent Management Manager
People & Talent Management Manager
Helios Towers is a leading independent telecommunications infrastructure company, having established one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa. It builds, owns and operates telecom passive infrastructure, providing services to mobile network operators. Helios Towers currently operates in 9 markets in Africa and Oman in the Middle East.
Overview
The People & Talent Management role is responsible for attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining talent across the organization. The role ensures effective recruitment, performance management, capability development, and employee engagement practices that support business objectives and a strong people culture.
Key Responsibilities
1. Recruitment & Onboarding
- Manage end‑to‑end recruitment processes in collaboration with hiring managers
- Coordinate job fairs, campus recruitment, and employer branding initiatives
- Design and deliver structured induction and onboarding programs to ensure smooth integration of new hires
- Ensure positive candidate and new‑joiner experience
2. Performance Management
- Follow up on monthly performance reviews with managers and employees
- Support managers and employees in setting and tracking Performance Development Plans (PDPs)
- Ensure consistency, fairness, and documentation of performance outcomes
3. Learning & Training
- Identify training needs in line with business and people priorities
- Coordinate training plans (technical, leadership, soft skills)
- Manage relationships with training providers and internal facilitators
- Track training participation and evaluate learning impact
4. People Engagement & Culture
- Support engagement surveys and follow up on action plans (employee engagement initiatives)
- Contribute to wellbeing, recognition, and culture‑building activities
- Act as a trusted partner to employees and managers on people‑related matters
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of talent management and people development practices
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to translate people strategies into practical actions
- Strong organizational and follow‑up skills
- Data‑driven mindset for performance, training, and engagement tracking
Experience & Qualifications
- Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field
- Min 4 years of Experience in recruitment, performance management, and training
- Exposure to employee engagement initiatives
- HR systems knowledge is an advantage
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.