Jobs at Jumia

What you will be doing:

• Transform the employee experience with a digital-first approach, harnessing the power of data and technology to drive engagement, development, and empowerment across the organization.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent across all business lines, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the company's values and culture.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to create a positive work environment, enhance employee morale and motivation, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs to all departments, tailored to the specific local needs and regulations,  ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
• Oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, feedback, and development planning, to support employee growth and development and drive performance excellence.
• Oversee administrative services while ensuring all workplace health and safety standards are consistently upheld while managing the costs effectively.
• Manage employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution, ensuring fair and consistent treatment of employees and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Partner with legal and compliance teams to ensure HR practices and policies comply with local regulations and mitigate legal risks.
• Lead and inspire a team of 4 HR professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to drive performance and achieve HR objectives.
• Partner closely with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives, leveraging data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
• Behind every data point is a person, and you understand that better than anyone. Your empathy, communication skills, and knack for building relationships make you a trusted advisor and mentor to our employees.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree or HR certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in the e-commerce or technology industry, with a strong understanding of local labor laws and regulations.
• You're not just comfortable with tech; you're passionate about it. You thrive in an environment where innovation is the norm and technology is the catalyst for change.
• You see the bigger picture and aren't afraid to push the boundaries of what's possible. Your strategic mindset and forward-thinking approach make you a natural leader in the digital age.
• Fluency in English.

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What you will be doing

• You will be part of an agile team that develops e-commerce, smart logistics, and payment solutions
• Your work will integrate a service-oriented architecture using state-of-the-art technologies and software development practices
• You will own your services and be responsible end-to-end
• You will take ownership for your code to be qualitatively high and you will support your colleagues in code reviews
• You will change the Internet landscape in Africa and the World one line of code at a time

What we are looking for

• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Experienced with Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Experience with development in Java (and ideally Spring Boot framework)
• Acquainted with building testable code, unit tests and/or integration tests
• Knowledgeable of software design and architecture patterns
• Knowledgeable of SQL and relational databases
• Fluent in English