BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
- Deliver HR generalist services across Commercial SA and Corporate Services SSA, ensuring alignment with business strategies.
- Act as a proactive partner for Commercial SA leadership and Corporate Services SSA leadership, ensuring high levels of service excellence and support.
- Advise managers on HR practices, policies, and procedures to strengthen business partnering.
- Consult and assist managers on IR matters to ensure fair labour practices and positive morale.
- Support career development, talent management, and succession planning processes across Commercial SA and Corporate Services SSA.
- Facilitate performance management processes across both areas.
- Drive diversity, transformation, and employment equity initiatives.
- Coordinate remuneration processes (grading, salary reviews, promotions) ensuring compliance with BAT policies.
- Assist in embedding HR common platforms and best practices.
- Participate in HR projects impacting Commercial SA and Corporate Services SSA.
- Manage disciplinary hearings and ensure procedural fairness.
- Conduct skills and capability gap analysis and support interventions.
- Lead change management activities to drive sustainable transformation.
- Generate innovative HR initiatives based on employee data analysis.
- Liaise with trade unions and employee representatives to foster effective relationships.
- Review HR policies and recommend improvements to support the “Best Employer” journey.
- Manage recruitment, placement, and organisational development needs.
- Ensure accurate SAP data uploads.
- Drive employee engagement through innovative EVP initiatives.
- Develop and implement Employee Wellbeing programmes.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
- HR degree or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, HR business partnering, and labour legislation across SA and SSA.
- Excellent communication, coaching, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Project management and change management skills.
- Business acumen and ability to partner credibly with senior stakeholders.
- Minimum 10 years in HR with exposure to resourcing, IR, organisational development, HR service delivery, remuneration, and benefits.
What we offer you?
- We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
- Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
- Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
- You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
- We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.
