Group Talent Intelligence Lead at FirstRand Corporate Centre

Job Description

• This role is pivotal in shaping talent strategies that align with organisational goals and drive business growth, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance talent attraction, development and retention processes. It is accountable for an integrated talent analytics and insights capability; employer branding; global talent intelligence aimed at critical roles and talent segments; strategies to define, attract and retain talent in line with workforce plans and future skills; and talent sourcing channel innovation and optimisation (external and internal) across FirstRand. This role also collaborates closely with the Executive Leadership team to ensure alignment on critical workforce needs and future skills requirements. This role is accountable for the full talent identification, talent management, talent development and talent retention analytics application, working in conjunction with the People Data and Analytics team to ensure data-driven decisions support the organisations long-term business objectives.

Hello future Group Talent Intelligence Lead!

• FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Role Purpose

• This role is pivotal in shaping talent strategies that align with organisational goals and drive business growth, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance talent attraction, development and retention processes. It is accountable for an integrated talent analytics and insights capability; employer branding; global talent intelligence aimed at critical roles and talent segments; strategies to define, attract and retain talent in line with workforce plans and future skills; and talent sourcing channel innovation and optimisation (external and internal) across FirstRand. This role also collaborates closely with the Executive Leadership team to ensure alignment on critical workforce needs and future skills requirements. This role is accountable for the full talent identification, talent management, talent development and talent retention analytics application, working in conjunction with the People Data and Analytics team to ensure data-driven decisions support the organisations long-term business objectives.

Are you someone who can:

• Provides input to the overall Talent Acquisition and Talent Management Strategy and designs functional plans aligned to the integrated strategy
• Lead the work on the development on new policies, processes, products, innovation and breakthrough solutions in talent intelligence, channel optimisation and employer branding
• Actively partner with FirstRand brand and marketing stakeholders around employer branding positioning and intelligence to ensure a prominent and effective presence for FirstRand (the execution of which is managed within the franchises and related brands)
• Collaborate with FirstRand brand and marketing stakeholders to establish KPI’s and metrics to assess the effectiveness of employer branding initiatives
• Enablement of critical skills mapping/pipelining with regards to designing processes and standards, conducting research and benchmarking
• Manage and design effective and shared talent databases and reporting capability, in partnership with People Data and Analytics
• Lead the exploration and integration of AI, machine learning, and digital platforms to optimise talent sourcing and identification processes
• Develop talent sourcing practices, lead innovation, and design standards and tools that support FirstRand’s talent objectives, improve direct sourcing and optimize candidate reach, including the creative and effective application of an appropriate mix of platforms.
• Thought leadership, research and benchmarking leading Talent Attraction and Talent Management practices, frameworks and market trends.
• Leverage global talent market intelligence to inform long-term workforce planning and talent strategies, ensuring competitive positioning in key talent markets.
• Build Talent Analytics and channel optimisation capability across the group, primarily through HC Business Partners and Talent Acquisition/Talent Management Partners, in order to achieve and continually improve Talent Attraction/Talent Management outcomes, in line with key business capabilities and delivery of strategic objectives.
• Act as a liaison between Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Human Capital, and business leaders to ensure alignment of talent insights with broader organisational strategies
• Contribute to a culture of data driven talent decisions, supporting business objectives to attract, select and retain high performing, value-aligned talent.
• Use data to understand demand and drive key hiring decisions, and use performance reporting and key metrics to drive the performance of the effectiveness of talent attraction channels
• Generates insights from Talent Analytics to inform policy and implementation decisions, and measure ROI and effectiveness of programs.
• Influence the future and critical skills strategy for the business.

Qualification:

• Relevant degree in Data science/ Applied behavioural science/ Actuarial science
• Proficiency with data analytics tools and advanced Excel skills are highly advantageous
• Experience integrating talent analytics to drive diversity and inclusion is a plus

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

• Skill application in a Human Capital/Talent environment.
• Experience in employer branding is preferred
• Experience in executive and board reporting is preferred
• Proficiency with data analytics tools (eg PowerBI) and advanced Excel skills are highly advantageous
• Highly numerate and superior analytical ability
• Demonstrated experience in the design and development of related strategy and frameworks
• Innovative and future focused in designing and delivering talent solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate active management and reporting of talent data.
• Experience integrating talent analytics to drive diversity and inclusion objectives is a plus
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen
• Strong analytical skills and data driven capability.
• Experience in driving digital transformation within HR functions, with a focus on automation and AI in talent processes
• Knowledge of project management and ability to apply agile methodology in planning and execution
• Experience in multinational environment or managing global talent pools is preferred
• Ability to plan, facilitate and oversee knowledge transfer and capability building for the BHC community and monitor effectiveness

We can be a match if you are:

• Ambitious and driven
• Have high-energy and is resilient to change and challenges
• Ability to be a strategic translator and drive operational excellence
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects/programs concurrently
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong planning, organisational and project management skills
• Collaborative and ethical- should be trusted to manage highly sensitive information
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels
• Adaptability to changing workforce trends, including hybrid work models
• Ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives that influence senior leadership and business             strategies
• Agile mindset and responsible to quick delivery and turnaround
• Strives to continuously grow in technical and leadership ability