Subsidiary: Hammer Senegal

Employee Relations & Legal Affairs Manager

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Date Posted

July 30, 2026

Assignment country

Senegal

Expected start date

20260810

Experience

5 Years

Career Level

Middle management

Type

Onsite

Duration

Long term

Duty stations

Senegal

Details

About Us

HAMMER Holding founded in 2004 as a turnkey ICT professional services solution provider and has been privileged to work with major vendors, and operators in Africa. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who share our passion for driving technological advancements and delivering exceptional results and highly qualified staff and reputation for QoS.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations & Legal Affairs Manager to join our Human Resources team in Senegal.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a positive employee relations environment, ensuring compliance with labor laws and employment regulations, managing disciplinary and legal matters, and advising management on employment law and human resources best practices. The role also supports workplace health, safety, and employee well-being initiatives while minimizing organizational legal risks.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

  • Build and maintain constructive relationships with employee representatives and social partners.
  • Prepare, organize, and coordinate meetings with employee representative bodies.
  • Participate in collective bargaining and employment negotiations.
  • Prevent, manage, and resolve individual and collective labor disputes.
  • Advise managers on employee relations and labor law matters.
  • Promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture.

Employment Law & Compliance

  • Monitor changes in labor legislation and ensure organizational compliance.
  • Ensure HR policies and practices comply with Senegalese labor laws and applicable collective agreements.
  • Develop, review, and update HR policies, procedures, and internal regulations.
  • Provide legal guidance to management on employment-related decisions.

Disciplinary & Legal Case Management

  • Oversee disciplinary procedures in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.
  • Draft and review disciplinary notices, warnings, and employment termination documentation.
  • Prepare documentation for labor disputes and legal proceedings.
  • Coordinate with external legal counsel and government authorities when required.

Health, Safety & Employee Well-being

  • Support the implementation of Health, Safety, and Well-being (HSE/QWL) initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation.
  • Coordinate workplace risk prevention programs.
  • Promote employee wellness and quality of work-life initiatives.
  • Monitor workplace accidents and occupational illness cases in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of employment and labor law.
  • Solid understanding of employee and industrial relations.
  • Experience managing disciplinary procedures and employment disputes.
  • Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations.
  • Strong negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to interpret and apply labor legislation.
  • Excellent drafting and documentation skills.
  • Strong organizational and planning capabilities.
  • Ability to work independently while supporting multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills.

Requirements

Education and Required Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Employee Relations, Labour Law, Human Resources, or Legal Affairs.
  • Previous experience in the telecommunications, engineering, or infrastructure sectors is an advantage.
  • Experience managing labor disputes, compliance, and employee representative engagements is highly desirable.

Languages

  • French: Fluent (Required)
  • English: Working proficiency (Preferred)

Other Information

Nationality

The candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Salary Range

Fixed monthly salary

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration package.
  • Medical and social insurance.
  • Performance-based incentives.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Benefits in accordance with Senegalese labor legislation.

Company Culture

Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to take the next step, we offer a supportive environment where you can learn, develop, and thrive. Over the past years, we succeeded in building a golden reputation and image as an IT and Telecom Service provider; this success is a direct consequence of the dedication of our people to our core values: integrity, undestanding, excellence and respect for the dignity and worth of all employees.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience.

Application Process

Our interview process is designed to assess your skills, experience, and fit for the role. It typically includes multiple rounds of interviews, which may include technical assessments and behavioral questions. We strive to provide a positive and transparent experience for all candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hammer Group is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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