HR Director at Oracle

Job Description

• We are seeking a Human Resources Director to lead country HR operations in Oracle South Africa. This position reports into the HR Senior Director, Middle East, Africa & Turkey. The successful candidate will deliver country HR leadership, drive operational excellence and closely partner with local business leaders in Oracle South Africa. 
• As an HR Director, you will play a pivotal role in aligning business objectives with people-related strategies, driving organizational success through effective human resources management. This position demands a forward-thinking leader who can foster strong relationships with executives and provide strategic guidance on various HR functions. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead and mentor a team of HR Consultants in South Africa, ensuring they provide exceptional support to employees and managers. 
• Translate Global & EMEA HR strategic priorities into a range of activities and programs in South Africa.
• Be the HR strategic advisor to the South Africa Country leadership team on issues such as talent development, employee relations, management leadership, etc.
• Drive key HR activities with your team and in collaboration with HR cross-functional teams – for example: staffing, employee development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, HR systems and analytics, cooperation with HR shared services centers and merger & acquisition.  
• Contribute to the overall BBBEE strategy and maintain a healthy score.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, staying updated on any legal changes that may impact the organization.
• Analyze workforce trends, metrics, and data to identify areas of improvement and develop actions plans accordingly.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Significant HR leadership experience working in South Africa, preferably with experience in the IT sector. 
• Solid working knowledge of South African employment legislation law and engagement at the CCMA level.
• Experience of working with senior management teams.
• Experience in working in a large, complex multinational environment. 
• Strong negotiations skills.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills. 
• Ability to manage change in a fast paced, growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages teams that maintain and/or implement HR policies and procedures.
• Manages the development, deployment, and execution of HR business requirements and compliance standards.
• Identifies HR goals, objectives, and metrics; analyzes business needs and prioritizes workload for teams.  
• Advise managers and employees on HR practices and procedures.
• Develop and implement global company-wide programs and initiatives (i.e.  benefit programs, manpower planning, salary/bonus/stock review, organizational change, performance management, employee well-being and training assessment).
• Based on reporting that team members are providing, evaluates potential business impacts and provides guidance to business decision-makers.
• Develops short - medium term plans to successfully implement operational policies and achieve strategic objectives and results.
• Regularly interacts across functional areas with senior management or executives to ensure business objectives are met.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates management to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Trains and mentors staff.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Career Level - M4