People Director at Progressive Edge

Permanent

• A leading FinTech company is expanding rapidly throughout the USA and South Africa.
• This scaling company needs an experienced Director of People to lead the Human Resources function in both South Africa and the USA. The person must have exceptional leadership skills with deep empathy to help lay the groundwork for growth and expansion. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of how to design, build, and grow the People function. Working in a Technology company requires agility, flexibility, and an ability to deal with ambiguity.
• The Director of People will support the efforts of the Executive team to ensure that they champion their values and enhance culture. The Director of People will be accountable for all aspects of the People function including Talent Acquisition and Onboarding, Learning and Development, Total Rewards, Talent Management, Compliance and Systems, and Employee Communication.
• Our people are in multiple locations and work a hybrid work model, so the ability to engage with people successfully over Digital channels will be paramount.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work with the Executive leadership team on company strategy and how to support the strategy through People function objectives that align to Business outcomes
• Work with CEO and Executive leadership team to align on People priorities
• Design and implement the full HR function across both US & South Africa with an eye to growth and expansion
• Design and implement a company communication strategy to improve how we share information across the organisation, especially digital channels
• Develop and manage Global Talent strategy that includes Technology recruitment processes and analytics
• Ensure we hire and retain the best people that support our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Develop and implement competitive compensation models, including benefts and incentive structures
• Benchmark and evaluate compensation models and provide recommendations as the company scales
• Develop and implement Learning programs that support managers and employees career growth
• Nurture and champion an environment where managers and employees surface challenges and work to resolve conflict
• Guide and coach managers dealing with all People matters including department design, performance issues, performance improvement plans, disciplinary options, and termination
• Further refine, improve, and implement a Performance Management system. Roll out program with great communication and training to ensure adoption across the company
• Understand current SA and US Labour and related Laws and their application in various HR scenarios
• Ensure compliance with all required Laws both in South Africa and USA
• Develop solid People Operation Technology roadmap and cadence using best practice HR policies that support and are in line with our unique company culture
• Support our company culture with an emphasis on peoples well-being and good mental health practices, including a productive work-life balance
• Design and implement a Manager Coaching and Development program

Requirements:

Essential

• University Degree
• Minimum 10 years experience in HR and People Management, with at least 3 of those at Director/ Board or EXCO level
• Demonstrated ability to build and grow the People function preferably in a SaaS, FinTech or Tech organisation
• Experience in building highly diverse and inclusive work forces
• World class process design skills with a mastery of HR processes
• At the forefront of HR knowledge and networked in the industry to stay ahead of latest developments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills
• Strong ethics and moral compass
• Resonate with our companys core values; believe in values-driven business management

Preferred

• Advanced Degree in a related field
• Psychology or Coaching background
• Experience at all levels of Recruitment including C level
• HR experience across both US and SA