People Support Manager at PEP

Purpose of the job

To collaborate with business leaders and leading a people team to deliver people strategies that enable the achievement of business goals. This is done by playing and leading the People Business partner function at the Pep Central Office.  This includes the management of talent, development & culture as a trusted people advisor. 

Key Responsibilities

• Execution of our People Strategies that translate to business objectives being achieved. 
• Drive our “Sikhula KhunYe”culture and employee engagement initiatives that foster a positive and productive environment.
• Designing & execution of Talent Management plans, in line with the People strategy. 
• Collaborate with People Centres of Excellence & Shared Services to deliver effective solutions in recruitment, labour relations, compensation, and benefits.
• Provide expert guidance on all people related matters including performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
• Leading a People team to deliver on the people strategy. 
• Champion diversity, equity, and transformation across the organization.
• Organisational Design for all Central Office functions including Merchandise, Marketing, Finance, Business Solutions etc.
• Administration & reporting
• Leading all Central Office people-related projects

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies 

• A HR related qualification (degree)
• At least 5-8 years relevant, fully fledged generalist experience at a management level, preferably in a retail corporate office  or related industry
• Confident and passionate HR professional with a proven track record of being a trusted advisor
• Good understanding of Recruitment & Selection, Employee Relations, Payroll and other general HR processes, policies and procedures
• Computer literacy (MS Office/G-Suite)
• Job profiling and decision tree mapping
• Knowledge of job grading 
• Knowledge of talent acquisition and succession planning
• Competencies required: Business Partnering, Change Management, Decisiveness, Structuring, Performing Under Pressure,  Assertiveness, Listening Skills, Cooperation, initiative, Organisational sensitivity, Analysing & forming opinions