Organisational Development Partner ( Cape Town) at Econo Foods

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Organisational Development (OD) Partner will be responsible for developing and implementing best practices within the People Operations team and across all business units relating to People practices ensuring and enhancing organisational effectiveness, improving employee engagement, and performance and building the employment brand internally together with managing change initiatives. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment and Diagnosis:

•   Conduct organizational assessments to identify development needs and areas for improvement.
•   Analyze data to diagnose organizational issues and recommend solutions.

Program Design and Implementation:

• Develop and implement OD initiatives, including leadership development, team building, and talent management programs.
• Design and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and other development activities.

Change Management:

•   Lead and support change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new processes or structures.
•   Provide coaching and support to leaders and employees during change efforts.
•   Facilitate change management initiatives and support the leadership team in managing organisational goals. 

Employee Engagement and Culture:

•   Develop strategies to improve employee engagement and foster a positive organizational culture.
•   Conduct employee surveys and analyze results to develop action plans.

Performance Management:

•   Develop and maintain Job Descriptions for existing and new roles.
•   Collaborate with People Operations and Line Leaders to develop and continuously enhance performance management processes.
•   Develop tools and resources to support employee development and career progression.

Collaboration and Communication:

•   Work closely with People Operations, Line Leaders and employees to align OD initiatives with business objectives.
•   Communicate OD strategies and progress to stakeholders. 

Evaluation and Improvement:

•   Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of OD programs and initiatives.
•   Gather feedback and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Organisational Development, HR, Psychology, Business Administration.
• 5 years or more experience in HR, organisational development, or related roles, with a preference for experience within the FMCG Retail industry.
• Experience with managing change initiatives and facilitating training programs.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.  
• Proven experience of at least 3-5 years in a similar position, 

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Building and maintaining relationships with strong interpersonal skills - living out the company values and unique HO HOLA culture. 
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Change Management.
• Strong Communication & interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Project Management.
• Facilitation and Training skills. 
• Friendly, helpful, confident yet humble, and able to work well in a team.
• Ability to work in a highly competitive, fast-paced past, and dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. With the ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft.