Senior People Specialist (Transpharm and Red Star) at Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives

Employee-Centric Delivery

• Drive operational planning for People functions, integrating with divisional and regional operational plans.
• Execute the Divisional People Roadmap, delivering comprehensive People services and solutions, including resolving industrial relations matters.
• Provide guidance and coaching on People practices, policies, and procedures while managing escalations within the region.
• Stay informed on new developments within the People team to ensure alignment with service offerings.
• Collaborate with the broader People team to facilitate service and solution delivery.
• Lead the implementation of People projects and initiatives, focusing on employee enablement and optimization.
• Oversee sourcing, recruitment, and onboarding in partnership with the Divisional People Partner and Recruitment Consultant, in alignment with People Solutions and Services Teams.
• Oversee talent management processes, including performance management, learning and development, and associated budgeting as designated by the People Partner.
• Analyze People data and trends to diagnose issues and recommend effective solutions in collaboration with the People team.
• Provide advisory services to leadership, aligning change priorities with People and regional objectives.
• Deliver holistic People support throughout the employee lifecycle and ensure workforce management and wellness initiatives promote operational efficiency.

People (Self, Team & Organizational)

• Facilitate People-related activities, operations, and administration to enhance productivity and engagement.
• Manage employee engagement and wellness initiatives within the region.

Financial, Reporting & BI

• Maintain accuracy of People-related data, including , reporting lines, and other relevant attributes.
• Manage the assigned budget and maintain cost control measures as designated by the People Partner.
• Leverage data to drive People-related decision-making, sharing insights and metrics with the region.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to People governance structures, policies, processes, and frameworks.
• Implement governance measures within the region and identify key People risks for mitigation in collaboration with Divisonal People Partner.
• Deliver a regional People Risk Plan.

Future-Fit

• Oversee the implementation of change initiatives to foster adoption and adaptation.
• Promote continuous improvement in regional People processes in partnership with the Divisional People Partner and People Partner.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Human Resources or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Up to 3+ years of experience in a generalist HR role with exposure to various aspects of the HR employee lifecycle.
• Proven experience in dealing with matters related to the LRA, BCEA, and a unionised environment.

Desirable

• Experience within the wholesale, FMCG, retail sector, or a similar environment.