People & Culture Specialist Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen at East Africa Bottling Share Company (EABSC), for the position of People & Culture Specialist.

At EABSC, we work with the world’s most cherished trademark, invest in world-class technology and manufacturing systems, and employ people who are passionate about delivering excellence every day.

Why Join Us?

At Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, our Employee Value Proposition is built on four pillars:

• Unparalleled Professional Development – We invest in our people through continuous learning, coaching, mentoring, leadership development, and career growth opportunities.
• Market Success-The Beloved Coca-Cola Brand – Join a winning, high-performing organization that continues to lead and grow across Africa’s dynamic beverage market. Take pride in working with one of the world’s most iconic and trusted brands, loved by consumers across generations.
• Passionate and Caring People – Work alongside talented colleagues who support one another, embrace diversity, and are committed to making a positive impact in our communities.

Key Purpose Statement

To provide end-to-end People & Culture support by delivering effective HR operations, talent management, employee relations, learning and development, recruitment, and change management initiatives that enhance employee experience, support business performance, and ensure the consistent application of People & Culture policies, processes, and practices.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Advisory

• Provide guidance and solutions on operational HR issues.
• Advise line management on HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of HR processes.
• Support change and transition initiatives to enable successful adoption of business initiatives.
• Implement operational change initiatives and ensure sustainability.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support recruitment activities and candidate management processes.
• Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Facilitate the effective integration of new employees into the organization.

Learning & Development

• Monitor competency gaps and communicate requirements to Learning & Development partners.
• Coordinate training implementation and track development plans.
• Support capability-building initiatives across the business.

Talent & Performance Management

• Diagnose performance-related challenges and collaborate on appropriate HR solutions.
• Monitor HR performance data and scorecards.
• Support Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and critical skills development.
• Contribute to talent management, succession planning, and retention initiatives.

Employee Relations

• Act as the first point of contact for employee HR-related queries.
• Promote a positive employee relations environment through fair and consistent application of policies.
• Support statutory and regulatory compliance requirements.

HR Excellence

• Collaborate with specialist teams and business partners to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Provide HR insights and recommendations through data analysis and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR effectiveness.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• Postgraduate HR qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ Human Resource Generalist experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of HR Policies, Processes, and Systems (Dynamics 365, MS Office).
• Recruitment and Candidate Experience Management.
• Change Management and Organizational Change Enablement.
• Performance and Talent Management, including EVP, succession planning, and retention strategies.
• HR Data Analytics, Reporting, and Workforce Metrics.
• Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic awareness.
• Demonstrated empathy, collaboration, and service orientation.
• Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.