HRD Facilitator at Truworths

Purpose of the role:

To partner with Line Managers in the Merchant Area of the business to facilitate and drive: 

1. Offer general HR support to both line managers and employees
2. Support Line Managers with leadership development and retention, in line with Truworths: Purpose, Values and Vision
3. Assist in the overall performance management of employees
4. Mentoring, developing and recruiting young talent on our Graduate Merchant Trainee Programme

Key Results Areas & Description of the role:

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 retentions discussions

Facilitate Graduate development through in-house Graduate Programme

• Coaching & 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 retentions e.g. 360 feedback tools and processes, leadership development
• Development and implementation of training material and tools

Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Human Resources/ Psychology/ Education) essential
• Minimum 3 -5 years’ experience in an OD/Coaching/Training/HR Generalist role essential

Technical Competencies:

• HR Generalist experience
• Experience in Training and Development
• Mentoring and coaching skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Presentation and facilitations skills
• Organised and able to execute the implementation of HR Projects
• Computer literate with excellent Excel skills
• Experience with change managementor developmental projects within HR - a definite advantage

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 worldview
• Able to influence
• Confidentiality
• Strong communicator: both written and verbal

Reward strategies are aimed at attracting, motivating and retaining employees and at promoting a sustainable high performance culture within the business. Remuneration practices are closely linked to the Group’s business philosophy, purpose, values and vision and to the achievement of Group, team and individual performance objectives.

Truworths is committed to transformation and meeting objectives of the Employment Equity Act. Meeting our employment equity goals and targets will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions.