Talent and Learning Partner – Group Finance & Risk at MTN

Core purpose of the Job

The Group Finance & Risk Business Talent Partner sub-function is one of the five business talent verticals.
The Talent and Learning Partner –  Group Finance & Risk  is responsible for the customization, delivery and continuous improvement of Learning, Development and Talent solutions to meet corporate strategic plans for the function, for the following group functions:

• Group Finance
• Group Mergers & Acquisitions
• Group Risk & Compliance
• Group Internal Audit

The Talent and Learning Partner  will deliver within the following broad work areas:

• Learning & Development
• Leadership & Career
• Talent Management

Key Deliverables

• The Talent and Learning Partner –  Group Finance & Risk  will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

Governance

Strategic Meetings

• Provide input in strategic meetings when required
• Provide inputs into the enterprise wide transformation initiatives when required
• Provide inputs into the risk mitigation and controls
• Perform evaluation baseline of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Provide input into the preparation of proposal on change initiatives SLA, policies and procedures

Escalations

• Escalate issues that will result in severe time, scope, productivity, and cost or resource impact
• Provide solutions to escalations that have multiple processes / functions impact on critical path of service delivery

Function Tactical

• Provide input into all projects initiated (internal or global)
• Identify and document key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions
• Prepare documentation required for sign-off / making decisions regarding tactical changes

Performance

• Ensure execution in alignment with divisional strategy
• Provide input into SLA approval and exception performance review

Reporting

• Report on a periodic basis to reporting manager relating to progress made within the sub-function and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisation
• Report on an ad hoc basis on specific projects as and when necessary

Operational Delivery

Learning and Development

• Support in managing business learning, development and skills transfer strategy, budget, plan, delivery and control for the Group Finance & Risk functions
• Support localization of the Global Learning framework, models and impact metrics within the Group Finance & Risk functions
• Support and advise in the set-up and operational management of the Business Learning Academies within the Group Finance & Risk functions
• Maintain and manage the learning and development plan, program and calendars for Group Finance & Risk functions
• Manage the design and delivery of business learning content, courses, catalogues, channels and skill transfer methods for the Group Finance & Risk functions
• Periodically research, identify and recommend function specific business learning and development needs. Advise the function on integrated talent and learning solutions and practices
• Analyse and present perspectives on the business impact of different learning strategies and solutions by assessing the trade-offs between business needs, functional requirements and costs

Job Requirements
Education:

• Minimum of 3 year tertiary degree / diploma (Human Resource/ETDP/ Behavioural Sciences/ Business Studies / Management and/or Equivalent)
• Relevant certification / accreditation / membership with professional bodies in the area of Business Learning Management, Skills Upgradation/Re-skilling, Talent Management etc. (advantageous)

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in working in the HR domain in telecommunication environment with specific focus on talent acquisition, talent management, learning and development, employee experience etc.)
• Demonstrated experience partnering with clients on solving business/operational issues through the application of progressive people systems (Human Resources) practices.
• Project management experience
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies
• Experience working in a medium to large organization
• HR polices and processes
• Telecom skills and competency requirements
• Learning and Development
• Learning Needs Analysis
• Business Talent Management and Development
• Leadership and Succession Management

Skills

• Strong consultative skills (influencing, assessment, facilitation, expectation setting, relationship building)
• Agile Learning Management
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Project management and Change management skills
• Reporting & Presentation Skills
• Negotiation skills

Behavioural

• Accountable
• Adaptable
• Confidence
• Agile
• Culturally aware
• Gets work done
• Innovation
• Inquisitive