HR Manager - Marketing

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!

ROLE SUMMARY

The People Partner (Grade 35) is responsible for delivering efficient and effective HR generalist services across Marketing & Functions in Kenya and work with the G36 People Partner Kenya to support and deliver the people plans. The role ensures HR strategy is aligned with business strategies, supporting managers and employees with HR solutions that drive performance, compliance, and employee engagement. The People Partner will partner closely with leadership teams, HR colleagues, and employee representatives to ensure consistent HR practices and governance.

Reports to

People Partner SA & SSA Marketing & Functions

Number of direct reports

1

Geographic scope

Kenya Marketing & Functions

ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Deliver HR generalist services across assigned Marketing & Functions in SA.
• Act as a proactive partner for leadership teams, ensuring high levels of service excellence and support.
• Advise managers on HR practices, policies, and procedures to strengthen business partnering.
• Provide oversight of IR and ER matters, ensuring compliance and fair labour practices.
• Support career development, talent management, and succession planning processes.
• Facilitate performance management processes.
• 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 assigned function/market.
• Manage disciplinary hearings and ensure procedural fairness.
• Conduct skills and capability gap analysis and support interventions.
• Lead change management activities to drive sustainable transformation.
• 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 EVP initiatives.
• Support the implementation of Employee Wellbeing programmes.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL
• HR degree or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, HR business partnering, and labour legislation (Kenya/SSA).
• Excellent communication, coaching, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Minimum 7–10 years in HR with exposure to resourcing, IR/ER, 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.