HR Generalist at Truworths

Job Description    

• Truworths International Group is one of the leading retailers in Africa with 795 mainly Truworths and Identity stores, together with 81 Office stores and concessions in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Truworths is synonymous with superior quality, aspirational fashion and has a portfolio of some of South Africa’s most desired apparel brands, most of which are owned by the Group and have been developed over the past four decades.

We are looking for HR Professionals that have a passion for people development and is innovative in approach. This role requires you to partner with Line Managers in the Merchant Area of the business to facilitate and drive:

• General HR support to both Line Managers and employees
• Support Line Managers with leadership development and retention, in line with Truworths' Purpose, Values and Vision
• Assist in the overall performance management of employees
• Mentoring, developing and recruiting young talent on our Graduate Merchant Trainee Programme

Key Responsibilities:

HR Generalist:

• HR Support for both Staff and Managers (with support from HR Specialists)
• Partner with Line Managers in developing talent for performance and succession within the Merchant Function
• Mentor individuals at all levels, for example, facilitating 360 degree feedback, supporting with development plans, proposing and implementing development solutions
• Coaching of staff at all level and on all employee relations issues in conjunction with central HR
• Contribute to strategic retention discussions
• Facilitate Graduate development through in-house Graduate Programme
• Coaching and mentoring graduates on our Merchant Trainee Programme
• Support in-house Graduate Recruitment Programme, in the recruitment and selection process
• Assist in the enhancements of the Merchant Trainee Programme
• Facilitation of workshops
• Supporting and developing Merchant Trainers in the business
• HR Projects aligned to current business need
• Projects vary according to business need, but are typically centred on strategic business imperatives that drive improvements to performance, succession and retention development and implementation of training material and tools

Qualifications and Experience    
Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous 
• Preferably 2-3 years’ experience in an OD/Coaching/Training/HR Gen context or related experience

HR Generalist experience:

• Experience in Training and Development
• Mentoring and coaching skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Organised and able to execute the implementation of HR Projects

Technical: Essential Competencies:

• Computer literate with excellent Excel skills

Behavioural:

• Able to multi task and enjoy a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Strong task focus and need for structure
• Creative and innovative with a practical orientation and an ability to get things done
• Flexible and highly energetic
• Passion and keen interest in development
• Coaching and mentoring
• Able to influence
• Confidential
• Strong communicator: both written and verbal

Competencies    
Key Responsibilities:

HR Generalist:

• HR Support for both Staff and Managers (with support from HR Specialists)
• Partner with Line Managers in developing talent for performance and succession within the Merchant Function
• Mentor individuals at all levels, for example, facilitating 360 degree feedback, supporting with development plans, proposing and implementing development solutions
• Coaching of staff at all level and on all employee relations issues in conjunction with central HR
• Contribute to strategic retention discussions
• Facilitate Graduate development through in-house Graduate Programme:
• Coaching and mentoring graduates on our Merchant Trainee Programme
• Support in-house Graduate Recruitment Programme, in the recruitment and selection process
• Assist in the enhancements of the Merchant Trainee Programme
• Facilitating on workshops
• Supporting and developing Merchant Trainers in the business HR Projects aligned to current business need:
• Projects vary according to business need, but are typically centred on strategic business imperatives that drive improvements to performance, succession and retention development and implementation of training material and tools