- Head of People Inclusion and Culture|Head of People Inclusion and Culture
My client identifies and develop talented individuals in the creative space.
Job Description
Strategic HR Planning
- Work with the MD, senior leadership and the SVP of PIC, to implement an annual PIC strategy and agenda.
- Create and launch relevant policies and initiatives, across SA and Kenya
- Liaise closely with the CFO and finance function to benchmark, map out and sense check all people related overhead costs.
- Ensure that people costs are managed effectively and in line with the overall company budget and planning strategy.
- Assist in assessment / due diligence of any people related aspects of any investments or partnerships in Southern and East Africa.
- Contribute to the continued success of UMG as it adapts to changing business and external dynamics, in relation to people issues.
- Work with the management team to develop optimal structures and clear accountabilities, ensuring the right people are in the right roles to maximize team performance
- Ensure a cohesive talent acquisition philosophy and ensure that recruiting processes attract the highest calibre of candidates for all positions.
- Implement and execute strategies, policies, and programs that foster ongoing training, development, and mentoring to ensure high-value talent is positioned for success and deployed to maximize potential.
- Roll out effective management training processes in order to ensure that the business leaders are provided with appropriate tools and support to develop their people and team management capabilities
- Help create and maintain a dynamic, exciting and positive company culture across Southern and East Africa.
- Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with all colleagues, within the local territories as well as with the global PIC team
- Act as a trusted PIC advisor and in house expert to both staff and management in all people related / employee relations matters
- Working closely with the legal and finance teams, ensure and where required enforce compliance with the code of conduct and company policy throughout the business
- Work with senior management to map out impact and lead process as regards any local restructuring or change programs that may be required - providing advice and opinion as well as liaison as needed with internal and external legal counsel
- Develop and grow a strong and effective PIC department that is aligned with and serves as a true partner to the business.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to PIC team members and provide pathways to growth within the PIC function to enhance their own skills and provide better support to the company
- Where relevant, use technology to simplify, and/or develop processes and systems to increase efficiency of the PIC function
- Ensure the roll out locally of any global PIC initiatives
- Manage an effective and trusted PIC function - ensuring the smooth running of each PIC element and providing exceptional support to the business
- At least 8+ years' management experience in PIC, including PIC generalist and business partnering roles
- Experience in learning & development, organizational development, employee relations & talent acquisition
- Experience in Media or entertainment preferred
- Understanding of matrixed and functional reporting relationships
- Experience in a multinational or international corporate environment with exposure to compliance and governance codes preferred
- Passionate about digital, mobile, social networks, innovation and disruption.
- Attentive to important details but also decisive as needed.
- Able to follow up systematically and execute efficiently.
- Strives for self-improvement and to exceed expectations.
- Resourceful and effective in fast-paced environments
- Flexible and adaptable - can prioritise effectively
- Calm, mature and people oriented.
- Excellent team leader who breeds trust with team members
- Strong track record of developing staff
- Good organization and project planning and multi-tasking skills w
- Strong written and oral communications skills with the ability to convey complex information to audiences at all levels in an articulate and compelling manner.
- Highest standards of honesty, integrity, discretion, principled leadership and business ethics.
- Undergraduate degree or similar qualification in People / HR or related field an advantage
Competitive Salary
Medical Aid Contribution
Pension Fund & Other Company Benefits
Contact: Aphiwe Christopher George
Quote job ref: JN-082023-6152860
