Talent Management Coordinator - Sandton at Discovery Limited

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

• Conduct end-to-end best practice research in response to specific projects and people initiatives using information from internal as well as secondary data sources, analyzing this information and developing well-organized and concise proposals.
• Support Talent and Performance Management development through research, trend analysis, development planning support and coordination of capability building sessions.
• Support the centre of expertise with design and development of Group wide talent standards, frameworks, and policies
• Conduct benchmarking exercises that facilitate analysis of talent landscapes
• Contribute to the development of skills and capabilities of other members of the People function by coaching and mentoring colleagues and helping to design and deliver appropriate training programmes
• Provide the Talent and Performance team with general administrative support and dashboard tracking
• Coordinate assessment services with various service providers
• Provide first line support to the business and People function
• Take responsibility for assessment database management and accurate record keeping
• Conduct continuous and project-based assessment data analysis
• Develop support and engagement content, presentations and user guides
• Maintain various support channels and content
• Responsible for masterclass, user day, capability-building, and support engagement sessions with the Group

Personal Attributes and Skills

• A record of adding value to work outcomes through distinctive research insights, innovation, and an orientation toward continuous improvement
• Very high detail orientation and unwavering tendency toward thoroughness and rigor
• Proactive in giving and receiving feedback, including facility toward open debate and data-driven advocacy that is direct, constructive, compassionate, and results in better people and business outcomes
• Must have the ability to pivot between widely divergent tasks and subject matter on short notice, and rapidly adapt to varied audiences
• Solid business acumen
• Have a passion for research methodologies and people analytics
• Effective engagement with various stakeholders

Education and Experience

• Relevant 3-year degree and / or post graduate qualification
• 1-2 years’ experience (this could include work during graduate studies) in a talent management related environment