Head of HR at OLX Group

• We are looking to hire an experienced HR Leader who will collaborate with the CEO and Leadership team to lead the People & Culture function.
• The role is Cape Town based with frequent travel required to Johannesburg and reports to the CEO.
• We view our people agenda as central to our commercial success, and our HR lead is a key contributor to the business success and strategy.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end HR value chain across two companies – Property24 and AutoTrader
• Lead an HR team (HR Business Partner and HR Administrator)
• Elevate our overall HR operations through aligned HR processes and systems/tools
• Introduce and embed talent development capabilities and invest into the growth of our top talent
• Be a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on people matters
• Manage employee relations matters and represent the company at the CCMA
• Manage the employment equity landscape for the organisation including all submissions and group reporting
• Support global diversity and inclusion initiatives and roll out locally where applicable
• Be a link between group HR functions and the business, enabling the business and HR strategies by cascading group initiatives where relevant.
• Engage, develop & retain our people by:
• Driving a culture that is performance and values focused, that encourages our people to bring their best every day
• Ensuring our people managers have the skills to lead, develop and engage our people
• Providing the right opportunities for growth and development to our people, at the right time

Experience That Could Contribute To Success In This Role

• Demonstrable experience in an HR leadership role with demonstrated experience managing the end to end HR value chain
• Must be able to navigate strategically but get involved in the operations, as this role will straddle both.
• Eye for business: understand business strategy and operating plans and have the ability to apply critical thinking and create people solutions that will drive these plans
• Excellent all-round HR knowledge: employee relations, performance management, change management, recruiting, learning & development and reward.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to navigate the breadth of personalities and cultures represented in our teams

Qualifications And Competencies Required

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or Psychology
• Innovation and creativity
• Results oriented
• Influencing and negotiating
• Networking and relationship building skills
• Honesty and integrity