Job Description

Key Outputs

• Contribute to the business strategy by helping business leaders to identify, prioritise and build organisational capabilities, behaviours, structures, and processes.

• Support line managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with the function or business strategy.

• Implement appropriate employee training and manage its delivery.

• Review key business performance targets and their related talent implications with business leaders.

• Facilitate long-term initiatives aligned with the strategic agenda.

• Assist business unit leaders in providing employees with development opportunities that align with current and future performance standards.

• Develop and promote ongoing feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement of Human Resources services and processes.

• Provide expert advice and coaching to employees when appropriate.

• Understand and solicit employee opinions and anticipate their needs and concerns.

• Review and benchmark the internal and external environment to improve Human Resources policies and initiatives.

• Identify and drive the sharing of best practices across functions to facilitate continuous improvement.

• Act as a liaison between the line and Human Resources to ensure that Human Resources services are aligned with internal client needs.

• Identify new opportunities for Human Resources to add value through operational efficiency initiatives.

• Maintain knowledge of progressive Human Resources practices and key trends.

• Facilitate a strong leadership and coaching culture

• Manage specific projects as determined in the annual Human Resources operational plan and contribute to functional and cross-functional initiatives.

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

• Minimum required qualification: B-degree in Psychology and / or Human Resources or equivalent.

Preferable: Postgraduate.

• Minimum required experience: Five to seven years Human Resources generalist experience. Three to Four years managing a Human Resources function.
• Minimum Required Competencies: Verbal Communication and Written communication. Attention to detail. Drive, energy and initiative (results-focus). Organisational Awareness. Customer Responsiveness. EQ and interpersonal sensitivity. Talent Management Acumen. Anticipating and managing change. Project Management. Analytical Thinking. Practical execution management. Building Relationships.

Skills Required