Job Description

A highly talented and experienced HR Business Partner is sought for this luxury brand within the FMCG sector, based in Cape Town. The HR BP is a strong and trusted partner to the HR Director AfME & CEE, with the mission of aligning business objectives with people strategies to foster a culture of engagement, inclusivity, and growth. The HR Manager is responsible for providing generalist HR support to the markets under their scope to maximize talent potential and nurture sustainable organizational excellence. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE Talent Acquisition:

• Manage the full recruitment cycle (from role briefing, interview process to package preparation and offer) in close collaboration with the business for all manager and non-manager positions in the markets.
• Support the HRD with International mobilities within the brand

Talent Management: Ensure a seamless and enriching experience for employees throughout their tenure at the company:

• Manage induction/onboarding meetings and processes for new starters (incl. probation).
• Provide HR Advisor support (manager and non-managers)
• Conduct exit interviews and feedback.
• Conduct career development meetings to guide employees on opportunities for career advancement within the brand.
• Support Managers with their team development, and advise on HR employee relations and all HR-related topics.

Learning & Development:

• Build the training plans for all employees: identify with the managers the training/development needs and liaise with local suppliers for local training, and other relevant managers within the Learning & Development team..

Processes

• Support the HRD in the preparation of the yearly brand processes of OMR (Organization Management Review) and ICR (Individual Compensation Review): i.e., prepare PPT presentations, data cleaning and accuracy on the system.
• Manage the performance management tool for the markets: implement locally the brand guidelines, train employees, follow up on usage of the tool and act as a Champion for the region.
• Supervise the brand's monthly and annual reports for the markets ensuring meeting of deadlines and data accuracy.

Internal Communication & Engagement:

• Plan and executive internal communication strategy to enhance employee engagement and increase awareness of work management tools, L&D programs, new initiatives, projects, and procedures.

• Partner with the regional HR team to promote, cascade and follow up on any internal brand engagement initiatives such as employee engagement surveys.

HR Data & Administration:

• Administer contracts for Africa and 3d party collaborators, launch invoice payments, communicate with suppliers of goods and services regarding closing documents, transfer originals of payment documents to the accounting department, tracking of payments.
• Provide data on reserves of future payments (accruals) in terms of recruiting and training to the financial department
• HR Data & Analytics tracking of HR KPIs

Early Careers Talents

• Manage the xe2x80x9cEarly career professionalsxe2x80x9d (ECP) in respective markets: do regular follow-ups and career meetings, support them in their next steps in the Group, ensuring a succession plan for interns & trainees at the end of their mission.

REQUIREMENTS: Languages: English fluent, French as a plus Professional experience:

• Matric with a Diploma or Degree in Human Resources
• Minimum 6 years experience in a HR generalist/ HRBP role within the FMCG sector, preferably a luxury brand
• Strong expertise in recruitment and HR Advisor experience.
• Experience working directly with senior stakeholders (management teams/country managers)
• Experience working on a variety of different topics and projects
• Experience working with multiple markets and strong cultural sensitivity/adaptability to different cultural traits/style

Personal & interpersonal skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Autonomy and sense of ownership, to be a strong partner and support to the HRD
• Action-oriented and proactive, able to quickly react to business requests and needs
• Customer-centric
• Genuine interest in people and passion for supporting employees
• Good analytical skills
• Team player

Please forward your CV with a recent profile photo, qualifications and contactable references. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.