Talent Manager at Fidelity Services Group

• A position for a Talent Development Manager exists, reporting to the Group Human Capital Executive. The overall purpose of this position is to: manage and co-ordinate all activities related to talent development strategies including but not limited to: Career pathways, Personal Development plans, coaching interactions and implementation of the respective succession and talent policies.

Qualifications, experience and other competencies required:

• Grade 12/Matric certificate
• Post Graduate degree or diploma in Human Resources Practices or Organisational development (OD)
• Experience in talent and success planning.
• At least three years managerial or leadership experience.
• Computer literate in MS Office suite.
• Project management experience.
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s licence.
• Administration, interpersonal communication and customer liaison skills are required.
• Organisational skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Clear criminal record.
• Compilation of personal development plans and career paths

Key areas of responsibility: (Not totally inclusive)

• Implement relevant talent initiatives and development interventions as per the talent management strategy.
• Manage annual succession strategies per company to ensure adequate and valid talent audits are done.
• Co-ordinate succession strategies in line with the Group goals.
• Manage the Group’s development needs and facilitate training and development needs as per skill gaps.
• Provide statistical analysis of HR employment data for data-driven decision making and process. improvement.
• Research best practices to inform talent initiatives.
• Oversee the coordination of leadership training and other development programs or actions.
• Discuss and design career-pathing opportunities with managers.
• Devise strategies to embed company culture within the organisation.
• Co-ordinate specific projects and campaigns to ensure set Organisational Development interventions are planned, implemented and measured.
• Talent strategy is aligned with existing EE targets, Learning and Development interventions and Skills Development plans.
• Support with coaching and mentoring opportunities to ensure adequate resources are available for Talent candidates.
• Facilitate the generation of a competency framework that is aligned to Job specifications, promotional criteria and a company grading system.
• Manage a unit that must be able to conduct assessment and analysis of skill deficiencies and generate solutions for curriculum development to address the identified needs.
• Liaising with HR and Operational management regarding track and trace capability of talent candidates.
• Submission of weekly and monthly statistical reports as and when coordinated.
• Conduct staff meetings to ensure compliance and progress in attaining set targets and goals.
• Ensure Assessment Centers and psychometric assessments are used as and when required.

Core Competencies:

• Strong communication skills.
• Understanding of BCEA / SD6 legislative requirements.
• Sound understanding of the Skills development and Employment Equity legislation.
• Sound understanding of fundamental elements related to Organisational Development.
• Organisational skills.
• Experience in policy development and talent strategies.
• Management of staff.