Manager, People - Johannesburg at Worley

General Purpose of Role

• Responsible for planning, directing and implementing Human Resource functions. Typically manages functions as a small team lead, leads on a large/major project and reports to a higher-level manager/director within a location. 

Additional Technical Information

• Able to identify and define issues, collaborate where needed and provide empathetic and solution-based consultative advice based on best practice fit client situations. Has commercial acumen and understands the impact of role on business. Must be flexible, deal with ambiguity, manage changing priorities, and be open to personal and business changes. Previous experience supporting People function on complex projects

Global Level Details

Global Level Summary

• Operational managers utilizing in-depth knowledge, advanced problem-solving skills and an awareness of Worley priorities to translate strategic direction into tactical plans and implementation activities. Guided by functional practices, management precedents, and professional standards. Decisions are typically of a tactical variety. Able to develop conclusions from analyses and apply results to Worley’s business operations. Decisions are typically based on extensive business acumen and seasoning.

Typical Qualifications

• University Degree, or equivalent, in a related field or applicable discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.  Typically 10+ years within of relevant experience including supervisory, project management and/or technical experience. Previous experience in managing people function on projects within the Energy/Mining/Resource industry experience

 Decision Making         

• Makes independent decisions and sets priorities related to complex situations. Manages smaller projects, or portions of larger projects. Responsible for the daily administration of project-related policies and processes in order for the project to meet business objectives.

Supervision Received

• Works with self-initiated interaction with supervisor and self-initiated technical guidance. Influence over duties. Work is assigned only in terms of broad objectives to be accomplished, and is reviewed for policy, soundness of approach and general effectiveness. Work is reviewed to ensure conformity with policy and for coordination of other company departments.

Supervision Authority

• Manages and directs work directly or through supervisors or professionals leading others.

Communication          

• Effectively communicate and take a leadership role in preparing and presenting proposals and reports to staff and management.  Ability to persuade and influence others.  Ability to recognize and resolve conflict. 

Systems, Processes & Tools

• Advanced understanding of systems, processes and tools related to field.  Able to assist others and troubleshoot issues. May be involved in the development of new systems, processes and tools.