Head of HR at Michael Page

About Our Client

My client is an established and reputable multinational organisation operating within the pharmaceutical industry. With a significant presence globally, as well as South Africa, they focus on delivering high-quality products to their customers

Job Description

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organisation's objectives.
• Be part of the Exco (Executive Committee) and be responsible for managing internal as well as external stakeholders.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee retention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations including B-BBEE.
• Lead the performance management and employee appraisal processes.
• Should have good understanding of rewards framework and market benchmarking.
• Design and deliver training and development programmes for employees.
• Review legal and employment related compliance.
• Statutory compliance and audits to be conducted to assess compliance levels in the region.
• Manage employee relations and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive organisational change and growth.
• Analyse HR metrics and provide insights for decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

A successful HR Head should have:

• Graduate/Post graduate degree in Human Resources.
• 15+ years of experience of which majority of those years have been in a Head of HR/HR Director position.
• Experience working for a multinational organisation within a matrix working environment.
• Previous experience in a Pharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical Manufacturing organisation.
• Proven expertise in HR policies, employment law, and compliance.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• The ability to adapt to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.