Head of Human Capital

Dept: Human Capital Department

Location: Hybrid working arrangement, located virtually and in office in Cape Town as required, i.e. 3 days at home and 2 days at the office per week

 

CORE PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE

To lead and direct the routine functions of the overall Human Capital Department and the HC team, through developing and maintaining a savvy Human Capital infrastructure that achieves the desired company culture and that delivers against the company’s strategic intent.

 

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Participate with developing the company’s Human Capital Strategy and provide strategic HC leadership within the business
• Lead and inspire a great human capital team
• Develop, maintain and monitor a sound and savvy HC infrastructure, including developing and implementing company policies and practices, co-ordinating organisational structuring, overseeing the defining of roles and responsibilities, job evaluations, recruiting talent, benchmarking and administering pay & benefits, driving a high performance and effective individual and team culture, talent management, ensuring sound employee and industrial relations, procuring, implementing and monitoring HRIS systems and ensuring sound information is extracted, trended and reported to derive value and transformation for the business and the people in it
• Establish and oversee human capital and payroll budget
• Ensure the performance management philosophy and methodology are well designed, defined and executed so to drive a seamless performance management planning and review process
• Drive a high-performance culture through ensuring all professionals and leaders have relevant, clear and crisp transformational/ growth KPI’s that aligns directly with the company’s business imperatives
• Work with the corporate branding department to ensure effective execution of the employer of choice strategy with the required messaging across various channels and marketing collateral that is fit for purpose
• Work with Brand team to develop a sound internal communications plan and provide input into employee newsletters, surveys, polls, events
• Lead employee relations and represent the company externally related to employment related litigation
• Monitor impact and sentiment across leader/ employee engagement channels and co-create with LOD Manager to ensure that the defined company culture remains in-tact among all internal stakeholders
• Ensure all HC projects are managed effectively and that project campaigns are launched with innovation, drive and commitment while monitoring the achievement of the desired outcomes
• Oversee Remuneration and Benefits benchmarking and formulate plans to remain best in class
• Oversee payroll budgeting (including strategic and operational workforce planning) and annual salary, incentive and benefit reviews
• Ensure company benefits management team is in place and meets with external providers on a 6 monthly basis
• Oversee wellness programme & events
• Oversee helpdesk service and ensure efficient and effectiveness is achieved and tracked
• As part of the company’s transformation team and own MC and SED Pillars, drive a culture of diversity and inclusion
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant HR related legislation and guide the business on any legislative changes
• Ensure organisational structures remain optimal and motivate for structure changes that alleviate bottlenecks within the company’s operations
• Consolidate enterprise-wide HC metrics and reports for management meetings
• Ensure all IR related issues are identified proactively, handled and closed timeously and all litigation is in hand and closed effectively with little risk to business
• Liaise with Brand Dept to roll out annual company events aligned to what drives people

KEY COMPETENSIES NEEDED TO SUCCEED AND ENJOY THIS ROLE

• Charismatic Leader, Business Enabler, Ability to delegate, mentor and coach a strong team, accountable & reliable
• Detail and deadline oriented
• Able to work independently as part of team
• Structured and systematic in approach to planning and organising
• Ability to prioritise proactively and multitask
• Well-developed facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and matrix management capability
• Positive and professional demeanour
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative and innovative flair
• Diplomatic and Discreet

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• University Degree in the field of Human Capital Management, together with a post graduate diploma related to business and / or leadership.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY ACCREDITATION / KNOWLEDGE

• 10+ Years relevant experience in a Human Capital management, of which 5 years’ experience at mid to senior management level
• Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industry experience is advantageous
• Sound experience in process development
• Strong experience in business writing and data reporting
• Sound Knowledge and understanding of Labour legislation (BCEA/ LRA/ B-BBEE/ Social & Ethics Management etc)
• Experience in dealing with Unions, CCMA, Labour Court and Department of labour
• Sound experience in leading Human Resource system automation projects

 

Should you meet all the requirements and wish to apply, please send your latest CV and motivation to diane@abcworldwide.com