Head of People at Helios Towers – August 2026

Job Overview

Company: Helios Towers
Position: Head of People
Job Reference: 1691
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Country: Tanzania

Helios Towers is a leading independent telecommunications infrastructure company operating across Africa and the Middle East. The company builds, owns, and operates telecom passive infrastructure, providing tower services to mobile network operators across multiple markets.

Helios Towers is seeking an experienced Head of People to lead its people strategy, strengthen organizational culture, and ensure workforce initiatives align with business objectives.

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Role Overview

The Head of People will serve as a strategic partner to the leadership team, responsible for developing and executing people strategies that enhance employee experience, improve organizational performance, and support business growth.

The role oversees:

• Talent acquisition.
• Employee engagement.
• Performance management.
• Learning and development.
• Compensation and benefits.
• Employee relations.
• HR compliance.
• Organizational transformation.

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Key Responsibilities

People Strategy & HR Leadership

• Develop and implement the company’s people strategy, systems, procedures, and policies.
• Coordinate all People and Human Resources functions.
• Align workforce strategies with business objectives.
• Provide strategic HR guidance to senior leadership.

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Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee employee recruitment, selection, and placement processes.
• Ensure effective talent acquisition strategies.
• Support workforce planning and organizational growth.

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Compensation, Benefits & Rewards

• Develop competitive remuneration and reward packages.
• Establish effective compensation procedures.
• Ensure fair and consistent reward practices.

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Performance Management

• Develop, implement, and evaluate performance management systems.
• Promote a high-performance culture.
• Support employee development through effective feedback and performance processes.

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Employee Relations & Compliance

• Lead healthy industrial relations across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Drive implementation of the company’s Code of Business Conduct.
• Ensure adherence to the Employment and Labour Relations Act.

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Learning & Development

• Lead company-wide staff training, learning, and development initiatives.
• Build employee capabilities through targeted development programs.
• Support leadership development and succession planning.

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Employee Communication & Engagement

• Develop strategies to improve management and employee communication.
• Enhance employee engagement and workplace culture.
• Promote a positive employee experience.

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Leadership Support

• Keep the Managing Director informed on People-related issues and industry changes.
• Provide advice on workforce challenges and organizational improvements.
• Undertake additional assignments as directed by the Managing Director.

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Required Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should have:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Human Resources Management
  • Public Administration
  • Psychology
  • Business Administration
  • Industrial Relations

Professional Certifications (Advantage)

• CIPD
• SHRM
• HRCI
• CHRP
• Equivalent professional HR certification

Additional Qualification

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management (HRM).

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar HR leadership role within a reputable organization.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a senior People/HR leadership position.

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Desired Skills & Competencies

Strategic People Leadership

• Ability to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning and organizational needs.

Business & Commercial Acumen

• Ability to translate business priorities into practical people solutions.
• Understanding of organizational performance drivers.

Leadership & Influencing Skills

• Ability to influence executives and coach senior leaders.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build credibility across all organizational levels.

Talent & Succession Management

• Experience in:
  • Talent identification.
  • Succession planning.
  • Career development.
  • Leadership pipeline development.

Organizational Development

• Expertise in:
  • Organization design.
  • Workforce planning.
  • Capability building.
  • Improving organizational effectiveness.

Change Management

• Ability to lead people-related aspects of:
  • Organizational transformation.
  • Restructuring.
  • Business growth initiatives.
  • Change programs.

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About Helios Towers

Helios Towers is committed to equal employment opportunities and promotes a workplace where all applicants and employees are treated fairly regardless of age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, or belief.

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How to Apply:

To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

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