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Role and Scope:

Reporting to the General Manager of Knauf Algeria and with a functional reporting line to Regional Chief People Officer, you will serve as the HR voice in-country, translating Knauf META’s people strategy into local action while ensuring full compliance with Algerian labor legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Business Partnership

· Act as a business partner, advisor and coach to the General Manager and country leadership team on all people-related matters.

· Co-create and implement Knauf Algeria's annual People Roadmap, aligned with the Knauf META People Strategy and regional objectives.

· Drive organizational effectiveness — identifying capability gaps, proposing structural solutions, and supporting the GM in building a high-performance culture.

· Lead and embed Knauf's core values, behaviors, ambitions and leadership standards across all layers of the organization.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

· Execute a country talent acquisition strategy that attracts top-tier candidates for critical functions — from manufacturing and operations to sales, finance, and engineering.

· Partner with Regional People Team to leverage TA tools, employer branding assets, and assessment frameworks.

· Build Knauf Algerie's employer brand in the Algerian market within the light of Knauf EVP— through university partnerships, LinkedIn presence, careers fairs etc.

· Ensure onboarding program that accelerate time-to-contribution and reinforce cultural alignment from day one.

· Monitor TA metrics and develop a country-based approach to improve them.

Talent Development & Succession Planning

· Lead the Performance Management and Talent Review cycles for Knauf Algeria, ensuring meaningful calibration conversations and differentiated individual development plans.

· Identify and develop a robust pipeline of high-potential talent for critical roles, managing succession planning for key positions.

· Implement learning & development programmes — from technical skills training on the plant floor to leadership development for managers — in partnership with Knauf’s learning and development strategy.

· Champion mobility and development opportunities that connect Algerian talent with the broader Knauf family.

People Operations & Compliance

· Ensure full legal compliance with Algerian Labor Law, social security legislation, collective agreements, and work-permit requirements for expatriate employees.

· Champion and embed the Knauf Code of Conduct across all levels of Knauf Algeria – ensuring that every employee understands and upholds the Group’s ethical standards, anti-corruption principles and responsible business practices.

· Oversee payroll administration, benefits management, and compensation benchmarking, working with Finance and Regional People Team within Knauf's total rewards philosophy.

· Manage employee relations professionally and proactively — including disciplinary processes, grievances, works-council or union engagement, and individual case management.

· Implement and maintain HR information systems (HRIS), ensuring data accuracy, reporting capability, and compliance with data protection regulations.

· Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and employee handbooks, balancing Knauf standards with local legal requirements.

Culture, Engagement & Wellbeing

· Lead Health, Safety & Wellbeing people-agenda in collaboration with HSE and operational leads to ensure our people go home safe and healthy every day.

· In line with the global and regional strategy, Design and execute Knauf Algerie's Employee Engagement plans — leveraging engagement survey, focus groups, and local initiatives to continuously improve the employee experience.

· Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) — embedding inclusive hiring practices, supporting gender balance initiatives, and fostering a culture of psychological safety and belonging.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Law, or related field

· Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is highly preferred.

Experience

· 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a senior HRBP or HR Director role

· Experience in success partnering at country leadership level and leading multi‑site teams and transformation.

· Prior experience managing a team of HR professionals

· Experience with HRIS platforms (SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle, or equivalent)

· Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement people practices

· HR experience in a multinational company with exposure to global and regional HR frameworks and processes.

· Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or construction-sector environment

Key Skills and Competencies

· Strong strategic HR leadership capability

· Excellent business acumen and commercial understanding

· Proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders

· Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills

· Deep knowledge of talent management and organizational development

· Strong employee relations and conflict resolution skills

· Sound understanding of compensation, benefits, and reward principles

· Solid knowledge of local employment law and HR compliance

· Strong change management and transformation capability

· Data-driven mindset with ability to use HR analytics effectively

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills

· High level of integrity, judgment, and professionalism