The Gates Foundation is seeking an experienced human resources professional to fill the position of Regional Senior HR Business Partner (SHRBP), with the role based in Abuja, Nigeria and supporting operations across five African countries.
The position offers an opportunity to work with one of the world’s largest philanthropic organizations, helping shape people strategies that support its mission of reducing poverty, disease, and inequality.
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Regional HR Leadership Across Africa
The successful candidate will oversee strategic HR operations for the foundation’s offices in Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, Senegal, and South Africa.
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Regional HR Business Partner for Africa, the role combines strategic advisory responsibilities with hands-on HR leadership.
According to the job description, the Regional Senior HR Business Partner will serve as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, aligning workforce strategies with organizational priorities while ensuring an inclusive and high-performing work environment.
Key Responsibilities
The role covers a broad range of human resource functions, including:
- Leading performance management processes, including mid-year and annual reviews.
- Supporting talent management, succession planning, and employee mobility across Africa.
- Advising leadership on organizational restructuring and change management initiatives.
- Managing employee relations and resolving workplace issues.
- Overseeing compensation reviews, salary adjustments, and benefits administration.
- Driving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives throughout the region.
- Managing relationships with outsourced HR service providers.
- Advocating for employee engagement and enhancing workplace experience.
The position also involves coaching managers, supporting organizational development, and collaborating with global HR teams to ensure consistent people practices across the foundation’s African operations.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants are expected to possess:
- A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
- A master’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field (preferred).
- At least 10 years of professional HR experience, including a minimum of four years as an HR Business Partner.
- Strong expertise in talent management, compensation, succession planning, and employment law.
- Experience working in matrixed or global organizations.
- Knowledge of Workday HRIS is considered an advantage.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, coaching, and analytical skills.
Candidates must also be legally authorized to work in Nigeria without requiring visa sponsorship.
Employee Benefits
The Gates Foundation says employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid family leave.
- Foundation-funded retirement contributions.
- Regional holidays.
- Opportunities to participate in employee resource communities.
The organization also emphasizes its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants.
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Application Deadline
Applications for the Regional Senior HR Business Partner position will close on June 30, 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
