HR Director Africa - Johannesburg at Michael Page

About Our Client

• My client is an established multinational company specialising in advertising, media and communication solutions. Operating across multiple regions, it provides diverse platforms that connect brands with audiences wordwide. The organisation emphasises innovation and sustainability whilst supporting client engagement through various media formats.

Job Description

Role Overview:

• Lead the development and execution of the HR strategy across the African operations.
• Drive the formulation and implementation of the BBBEE strategy specific to South Africa.
• Oversee the performance management system to foster a high-achieving culture aligned with business goals.
• Manage workforce costs, including budgeting, policy formulation, and medium-term financial planning.
• Provide leadership and direction to the HR team (including HR Business Partners, HR administration, and payroll) to deliver outstanding HR services to the business.
• Cultivate strong collaboration with global HR counterparts to ensure seamless coordination and alignment between local HR teams and Corporate Centres of Excellence.
• Support regional and global HR projects as needed.
• Develop leadership capabilities to strengthen the organisation's talent pipeline for the future.
• Mentor and guide the leadership team across Africa to drive business outcomes.
• Offer HR consultancy services to management teams across the continent.
• Lead change initiatives that promote ongoing productivity improvements.
• Assess organisational health and spearhead initiatives to enhance company culture and employee engagement.
• Design and implement talent management programs that position the company as an employer of choice.
• Oversee learning and development strategies within the organisation.
• Align succession planning and talent development activities with overall corporate strategy.
• Manage compensation and benefits programs effectively.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll administration in accordance with established procedures.
• Guarantee compliance with labour laws across all African markets of operation.
• Maintain and update policies and procedures that support the organisation's values and comply with local employment regulations.
• Handle employee relations throughout Africa to minimise risk.
• Oversee recruitment and selection processes to meet business demands.
• Implement onboarding and induction programs that facilitate smooth integration of new hires.
• Promote adherence to HR best practices throughout the organisation.
• Work towards standardising HR processes where feasible across all locations.
• Prepare detailed reports for senior governance bodies including the Board, Executive Committee, and Management Committee.
• Drive the execution of additional strategic HR initiatives critical to organisational success.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Human Resources.
• At least 5 years' experience in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of engaging with Executive Committee (EXCO) members.
• Strong leadership and management expertise
• Excellent organisational abilities
• Superior communication skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Willingness to travel as required
• Proficient document and administrative control
• Ability to investigate and resolve queries promptly
• Skilled in handling confidential information with discretion
• Comfortable engaging with senior executives
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint