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Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers.

Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, Kigali, Cairo, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.

Manager, Engineering Experience (HRBP)

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Location: Lagos
• Job Field Human Resources / HR

About the Role

Andela is growing its engineering experience team exponentially in 2019. Join our growing team in supporting Andela’s engineering community. This is an amazing opportunity for a passionate and talented HRBP to innovate alongside a stellar team and equally passionate and driven managers. Your role will support the implementation of a variety of programs and initiatives that create a compelling employee experience for all engineers at Andela. This role is an awesome opportunity to blend employee advocacy and engagement with driving key business outcomes.

You will act as a liaison for employees and managers, focusing on supporting and implementing people team programs. You will provide guidance and support on people processes, procedures, and initiatives. You will collect qualitative feedback that assists the broader Engineering Experience team in delivering both exceptional partner and employee experiences.

This role reports to a more senior member of the Eng Exp team (Manager or SM)

Roles and Responsibilities

Support the implementation of engineering experience programs and initiatives through execution including retention strategies, performance management, recognition and reward, culture and connection, career development and advancement, onboarding

1st point of contact for engineers on all matters including lifecycle events.

Able to resolve issues independently and minimize escalations, seamless transfer between you, people operations, and partner engineering

Support partner engineering and (future management structure for engineers) to nurture a culture that rewards growth in critical skills, competencies, and delivery

Connect engineers to learning and growth opportunities provided by TDD, amplify learning and development strategies and communications

Work with Senior HRBP for your pod to manage communication and engagement, especially with regard to change, providing clarity and transparency

Manage employee relations, disciplinary/grievances,

Genuine interest in building and maintaining relationships with engineers, partner engineering, and the broader people team in service of creating a compelling employee value proposition.

Qualifications

• Meaningful directly relevant experience as an HRBP ideally in a fast-paced/dynamic start-up or technology environment
• A stellar track record that includes demonstrated proactivity/initiative, creative problem solving, critical thinking, execution focus
• Have a strong sense of business ethics and the ability to appropriately handle confidential information and demonstrate a solid understanding of Human Resources Management Processes, Culture, and Performance Management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and interface with Management teams and Line Managers
• Ability to create effective working partnerships with key stakeholders that enable you to execute effectively
• Strong interest in leveraging data to inform decisions
• Experience in a challenging, changing, complex business environment with a special focus on multiculturalism (and internationalism).
• Passion for what you do, empathy in how you do it, discomfort with things being just “ok”
• Previous experience in coaching employees and management through moderately complex issues
• Knowledge of in-country employment regulations, e.g. Country labor/employee relations statutes and capacity to apply them to Andela. Ability to adapt applicable Global labor laws into local practices as required. Experience with other East African countries is a plus.

Benefits & Compensation

• Full-time compensation
• Full medical coverage
• Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet
• Oh, and a chance to change the world!

Method of Application

Use the link below to apply on the company website. Link

Manager, Engineering Experience (HRBP)

Note: We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.