Senior HR Generalist at Anglo American

Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to join our dynamic People Services team at De Beers Group. This is a vital role within our People Services function, dedicated to providing professional HR support to key stakeholders and colleagues while ensuring a seamless employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
• As a trusted advisor, you will partner with People Partners and business leaders to offer expert guidance on all people-related matters. You will actively manage employee relations, drive people initiatives, and ensure compliance with local legislation while championing the De Beers culture and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• People Operations:
• Manage payroll and benefit changes, ensuring timely communication with HR Operations.
• Support budget processes related to colleague costs for business leaders and People Partners.
• Collaborate with People Relations HR Manager and Operations Manager to maintain updated employee handbooks.
• Drive continuous improvement in People Relations processes and systems.
• Provide insights using HR system data to influence management decisions.
• Compliance and Legal:
• Ensure adherence to statutory and legal requirements in all HR processes.
• Maintain compliance documentation and collaborate across teams to address tax and immigration considerations.
• Review and update People policies in alignment with legislative changes.
• People Partner & Employee Relations Support:
• Act as the operational HR consultant for People Partners and business leaders.
• Provide expert advice on complex employment cases and organisational design.
• Partner with Reward teams to implement pay and benefit programmes.
• Drive career progression, performance management, and leadership development initiatives.
• Leadership Development:
• Collaborate with the Talent CoE to deliver leadership training and coaching.
• Support the rollout of talent programmes and professional accreditations.
• Employee Communication and Engagement:
• Actively contribute to employee engagement surveys and action planning.
• Partner with People Partners to deliver People-related training and projects.
• Talent Attraction:
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to manage recruitment processes.
• Provide training and support to managers on best recruitment practices.
• Other Duties:
• Act as a mentor to junior HR team members.
• Support People Function projects and business needs as required.

Qualifications:
Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of HR generalist experience, including employee relations and compliance.
• Proven experience in managing recruitment campaigns, L&D initiatives, and employment law applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems (e.g., SuccessFactors or SAP).
• Experience in international environments and matrix organizations.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Customer service orientation with high accountability.
• Ability to build strong relationships and provide credible HR advice.
• Agile and proactive approach to problem-solving.