Director HR Programs SSA

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DHL Express

Johannesburg

ZAR 400 000 - 500 000

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5 days ago

Job description

(2400AP9)

South Africa-Gauteng-Johannesburg | Full-time | Permanent | Flexible Working Times

IT’S NOT JUST AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET ON THE CAREER LADDER.

IT’S AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP THE WORLD GET ON TOGETHER

Why do people call us the world’s most international company? Is it because we operate in more countries than any other logistics provider? Is it because we invented cross-border shipping over 45 years ago? Or is it, perhaps, because what we do connects people across the world? And the more we can connect people, the better life on earth becomes.

We love our role in the world. And we’re looking for the right people to help us maintain – and grow it. People like you.

Role Context

Provide input for preparation of and lead implementation of Programs (HR digitalization / global integration projects and HR systems) and Performance strategy; Lead and deliver programs/ projects that enhance HR effectiveness and efficiency and enable management information for decision making in line with current/ future business needs, Programs and Performance strategy, industry best practices, quality standards and cost budgets.

The role requires the individual to drive and manage the HR function within DHL Express SSA Cape Town Office. Act as a trusted advisor to the business and partnering with the members of the business management team. Provide input to and lead implementation of HR plans and policies for the Cape Town office by aligning HR activities to business needs and providing day-to-day HR support to attract, manage, develop, motivate and retain employees to achieve business objectives in line with business needs, HR strategy, industry best practices and current legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide input for preparation of Programs and Performance strategy, including key projects, timelines and budgets.
Lead delivery of large-scale Programs and Performance projects and initiatives impacting business units and HR processes across multiple countries in SSA region and business units.
Define project plans, timelines and budgets for assigned projects to improve current/ future HR effectiveness and efficiency
Track and lead timely delivery of ongoing projects through use of project management tools, defined KPIs, scorecards and dashboards
Develop mechanisms to better monitor effectiveness of HR organization, HR performance, HR scorecard and reporting; Monitor and identify trends/ warning signs and make recommendations with other HR functions
HR Data integrity champion, fault finder and reporting
Generate ideas and recommendations with other HR functions to better leverage HR IT and enhance HR data management including data quality, coverage and analytics
Manage changing scope (i.e., change management) and project acceptance criteria
Create acceptance for project success (including Stakeholder Management, User Acceptance Testing etc.)
Contributor to Job Architecture within EDA
Review accuracy and timely preparation of regular reports, special reports, scorecards, etc. by the team
Track and apply trends, best practices and benchmarks in HR and project management
HR Data Source and Systems access approvals
Leave Reporting SSA (Data, Balances,) – Payroll & HR systems Blueprint interface
Local HRBP functions for the Cape Town Office including discipline and grievances, learning and development, talent management, employee engagement, Health and Wellbeing etc. Liaison on practice and actions with SSARO HRBP
Guide and consult business Managers on HR matters drawing on specialists or Team members as needed with a balanced focus on strategic and operational HR activities.
Develop and implement HR practices that comply with statutory regulations and are consistent with internal and external best practices

Minimum Requirements

Education and experience

Minimum of 5 years in human resources function cross functionally
3 years experience leading the HR end-to-end function
3 year Bachelor degree in HR or related studies
Post-graduate qualification in Business Management

All applicants must be eligible to legally work and live in South Africa or be in possession of a valid work permit or residential visa status. This position is not visa sponsored.

We are looking forward to your application.

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