People Manager at Mr Price Group

Responsibilities
STRATEGY

• Formulate, lead and measure the implementation of the HR strategy within the division.
• Lead and measure the implementation of the Group People strategy in collaboration with the People COE.
• Contribute to the development of the divisional strategy and ensure communication & a clear understanding thereof throughout the division.

TALENT ATTRACTION & RETENTION

• Lead the recruitment and effect on-boarding of suitable candidates for the division through partnering with group recruitment as well as implementing & managing effective recruitment and on-boarding strategies & techniques resulting in the right candidates in the right roles.
• Oversee implementation & management of reward & recognition to attract, retain & motivate staff while ensuring internal equity & external competitiveness.

TALENT MANAGEMENT & ORG DESIGN

• Lead effective talent management & organisational design within the division through actively driving culture, recognition, values, succession planning, training & development, change management as well as performance management processes resulting in the retention and growth of good talent and the effective management of poor performance.

TRANSFORMATION

• Lead transformation efforts by ensuring the achievement of divisional Employment Equity (EE) targets, fostering an inclusive and representative workforce.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives that align with EE objectives, driving meaningful progress toward a culture of belonging.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

• Maintain & monitor the practice of all employee relations processes within the division and ensure all compliance requirements are adhered to such as EE, BBBEE, all labour related legislation across the division.
• Contribute to board reports and Organizational Health Index (OHI) assessments by providing insights into the overall health of human capital and tracking the progress of related strategic projects.

LEADING THE TEAM

• Lead the divisional People Team in the successful workflow of HR practices including all of the above areas of responsibility in order to achieve our HR strategy and KPI's.
• Identify and drive training needs, coaching and development with a key focus on Talent management and succession planning, including effective performance feedback to achieve high performance teams.

Qualifications
Education / Qualifications

• Post-Graduate University Degree; NQF level 8 or equivalent in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Legal, or related.
• Minimum Bachelor's or equivalent 3-year degree (ISCED 6).

Experience

• 8+ years' experience as a Human Resources Generalist.

Specific Knowledge

• Basic financial planning and budgeting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR processes, disciplinary procedures, and people management.
• Understanding of policy and procedure governance.
• Strong computer literacy and communication skills.
• Proven leadership and development capabilities.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Thorough understanding of labour legislation.
• Expertise in HR strategy development.
• High-level knowledge across various HR functional areas.