Associate Business Partner

Associate People Business Partner

Do you want to lead in a dynamic business that’s transforming global automotive distribution? At Inchcape, we’re pursuing an exciting strategy to evolve our global business and accelerate our industry towards a low-carbon, sustainable future.

Join Inchcape Africa, part of Inchcape’s global network. You’ll be instrumental in executing our bold and exciting strategy, delivering great experiences for our customers, colleagues and partners. Powering the performance of a highly collaborative team of diverse and talented colleagues.

Our People function is seeking an Associate People Business Partner to join our team in Africa, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In this position you will

• Implement people strategies as directed by PBP, COE, regional people leadership on areas of employee engagement, talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, reward programs, health and welfare benefits, training and development, retention, records management, HSE & OSHA compliance, and labour relations.
• Support and at times manage people operations of recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, and disciplining staff; Provide data on staff productivity (including third part workers) and quality measures, resolving issues; implementing change and also drive employee engagement.
• Meticulously assess and provide input on people operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances along with setting right corrective actions
• Ensure high performance culture is embedded in the team and partnered functions.
• Support management by providing people advice, counsel, and decisions; analysing information, processes and applications.
• Comply with local government requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Support payroll & HR Service activities and/or coordinate with Finance/third party service provider for timely pay-outs

About you

To be successful in this role you would need:

• At least 4 years’ progressive Human Resource experience with holistic understanding of people operations and strategic congruence
• Bachelor's Degree, with HR qualification or Master's degree in Business, Social & Behavioural Sciences
• General understanding of recruitment, performance management, training & development, HR services and other key people operation pillars
• Proficiency in working with and influencing senior leaders.
• Passionate about process improvement and attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to high-performance culture
• Results-oriented mindset with a proactive and strategic approach
• Excellent MS Office suite applications knowledge including advanced MS Excel skills

We offer you

At Inchcape, we’re shaping the future of mobility, and you’re invited to shape it with us. You’ll join a collaborative culture that values wellbeing, growth, and inclusion. Through impactful work, ongoing development, and global and local rewards, we create a workplace for people to succeed and fulfil your aspirations.

Enjoy a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package, such as:

• Competitive remuneration
• Group Life & Medical plan
• Pension/Provident plan
• Variable pay package
• Exposure to dynamic and collaborative work environment enabling
• Continuous learning & development opportunities

Start your journey

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity within Inchcape. Join our team and become part of a leading global automotive company that is transforming tomorrow, together.

Opportunity for everyone

Inchcape actively encourages applicants from all identities, backgrounds, and experiences, helping ensure our workforce is representative of the global communities we operate in. Read more  here about our Inclusion and Diversity commitments, including our targets, programmes, and policies.

About us
Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 40+ markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Discover more at www.inchcape.com

Inchcape Africa, with presence in Ethiopia (Motor & Engineering Company of Ethiopia), Kenya (Inchcape Kenya) and Djibouti (Inchcape Djibouti, Red Sea Automotive FZCO) is a member of Inchcape plc, a leading global automotive distribution company and the authorized distributor of multiple globally renown brands in all above three markets. Recently, the company expanded its brand portfolio with BYD and CASE Construction in Ethiopia market, New Holland Agriculture in Kenya market, reinforcing its commitment to delivering advanced technologies and shaping the future of mobility in the markets we operate.

Additional information request
Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.