PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Drawing on over 130 years of expertise, the company operates internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets, which present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Its world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable PZ Cussons to meet global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.
PZ Cussons is currently seeking a high-calibre professional
to join its team.
Job Title: Head of Talent Acquisition & Development,
Africa
Job ID: JR002458
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Summary of the Role
The Head of Talent Acquisition & Development, Africa
will play a critical role in supporting the Africa business unit to achieve its
objectives. This is accomplished by ensuring the presence of excellent,
values-aligned employees and leaders who can effectively deliver the
business plan.
This mandate is fulfilled through excellence across several
key areas: talent acquisition, talent management and succession planning,
talent development (covering leadership, high potentials, and early
talents), training, learning and development, engagement, and performance
management.
Furthermore, this position leads Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion (DEI) for the Africa business unit, with the aim of attracting,
retaining, and developing a diverse range of talents who will contribute new
approaches and thinking to the team.
The Head of Talent Acquisition & Development, Africa
will lead a small team of talent professionals. This role reports directly to
the Global Talent & Diversity Director and maintains a strong
dotted-line relationship with the People Director, Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Talent, Performance, Learning & Development, and
Culture
- Leads
the execution of talent management, performance management, Leadership
Development, and Cultural development/engagement initiatives.
- Delivers
talent management in line with Global frameworks, processes, and
tools.
- Drives
the development and execution of Talent Management strategies and
processes across Africa, ensuring alignment with global direction and
business requirements. This includes representing Africa’s progress and
requirements to the Global Centre of Excellence (CoE).
- Implements
development diagnostic tools/assessments.
- Ensures
the Africa business develops and maintains an excellent leadership
pipeline by facilitating Talent reviews, Succession Planning at the
Africa level, and coordinating communication with HR and other Heads of
Talent.
- Develops,
executes, and manages talent acceleration and engagement programmes
and initiatives, which may include programmes for Women in Leadership,
High Potentials (HiPos), etc., aligned with the business and HR strategy.
Talent Acquisition (TA)
- Develops
and executes TA strategies aligned with business requirements.
- Manages
the end-to-end hiring process to fulfil hiring requirements: Sourcing,
interviewing, psychometric tests, and offer negotiations to closure.
- Implements
global TA policies and programmes.
- Manages
new employee induction and orientation on a timely basis.
- Supports
the team in maintaining a ‘direct sourcing’ mindset and filling as
many leadership roles as possible through this process, alongside
developing talent pipelines for leadership and critical roles.
- Manages
recruiting costs in line with business budgets, including the
development and maintenance of Preferred Supplier Lists where necessary.
- Drives
consistent candidate messaging in Africa through the use of social
media and other channels, based on the Global Employee Value Proposition
(EVP).
- Ensures
Hiring Managers are sufficiently trained in the hiring process and on
how to create an inclusive and bias-free hiring experience.
- Ensures
an excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment
lifecycle.
Other Responsibilities
- Ensures
that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is embedded within the
entire talent lifecycle and becomes a core aspect of the business's
thinking.
- Leads
a team of Talent Development and Talent Acquisition professionals,
focusing on developing them to their full potential.
- Represents
the Talent functions at leadership forums when required (e.g., local
and global People Leadership Team (PLT), business unit Leadership Team
(LT), etc.).
- Acts
as the custodian of the PZ Employer Brand across the Africa region.
- Ensures
that Talent engagement is a focus for leaders and manages the annual
all-employee engagement survey.
- Develops
data points in alignment with other regions and the global CoE, which
will demonstrate regular progress.
Required Experience and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following experience:
- Deep
experience within at least one of the Talent disciplines: Talent,
Performance, L&D Culture, or Talent Acquisition.
- Experience
of working within a matrixed, global organisation.
- Experience
in the FMCG sector would be beneficial.
- Proven
experience of leading and developing a team of professionals and
subject matter experts.
- Experience
of successfully embedding DEI initiatives within Talent processes and
programmes.
- Experience
of using HR and Talent platforms (PZ Cussons uses Workday).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should use the link
below to apply.
Application Deadline: 7th November, 2025.
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