Job Description

Business Unit:

Discovery Central Services

Function:

Organisational Effectiveness / Change / Employee W

Date:

6 Jun 2025
Discovery People

Employee Experience Consultant

About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About the role

The Employee Experience and Effectiveness Consultant plays a key role within the Centre of Expertise for Organisational Effectiveness and Experience. The role supports the design, development, and delivery of initiatives that enhance organisational performance and employee experience across the organisation. This includes contributing to organisational development and design efforts, supporting leadership strategy, and advancing employee wellbeing and engagement.

The consultant is responsible for gathering and analysing employee insights, supporting the development of evidence-based interventions, and ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded in all aspects of the work. The role also requires staying abreast of the latest research and trends in organisational behaviour, employee experience, and effectiveness, and applying this knowledge to identify opportunities and risks within the organisation's context.

Working collaboratively with HR colleagues and business stakeholders, the consultant will contribute to the development of frameworks, tools, and strategies that support a high-performing, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Support the design and delivery of organisational development and design initiatives. Contribute to the development and execution of employee experience and wellbeing strategies. Assist in the implementation of leadership development frameworks and interventions. Conduct employee listening activities, including surveys, focus groups, and sentiment analysis. Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to generate actionable insights. Create compelling presentations and reports using advanced PowerPoint skills. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support change and transformation initiatives. Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into all employee experience and organisational effectiveness initiatives. Stay up to date with the latest research and trends in organisational behaviour, employee experience, and effectiveness, and extract relevant opportunities and risks for our organisation. Translate academic and industry research into practical insights and recommendations for internal stakeholders. Design and build toolkits that enable the organisation to more effectively and efficiently deliver the optimum employee experience.

Role Specific Behaviours

Drives engagements Organizational savvy Situational adaptability

Education and Experience

Essential:

A degree in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Business, or a related field. We also welcome applicants from other disciplines who bring relevant capabilities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into meaningful insights. Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with the ability to create visually engaging and informative presentations. Excellent communication and consulting skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders. A curious mindset and a passion for improving the employee experience and organisational effectiveness.

Advantageous:

Experience in management consulting Experience or strong interest in employee listening, engagement, and experience design. A demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive environments and advancing diversity in the workplace. Registered Industrial Psychologist


EMPLOYMENT EQUITY



The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.