Manager, Applications - HR

Who We Are

Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE: TROX) is the world’s leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment. We mine titanium-bearing mineral sands and operate upgrading facilities that produce high-grade titanium feedstock materials, pig iron and other minerals. With 6,600 employees across six continents, our rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain, position Tronox as the preeminent titanium dioxide producer in the world. Today, with $3.3 billion in annual revenue, we are the second largest in our industry, providing products that add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products.

At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:

• We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities
• We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders
• We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity
• We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference, and we invest in their success
• We are adaptable, decisive, and effective
• We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships
• We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another
• We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business
• We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things

Position Title

Manager, Applications - HR

Location

South Africa - (any of our sites in Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu-Natal or Western Cape)

Position Overview

The Manager, Applications - HR is responsible for architecture development and technology roadmap for organization's HR software. This role is the technical point of contact for Human Resources (HR); collaborates with the executive leadership to align the HRIS architecture and roadmap with the HR and Business strategy and supports HR by ensuring the optimal functioning of the HR systems. The Manager, Applications (HR) role also encompasses vendor and budget oversight to control HR Applications costs.

Primary Responsibilities

This role will:

• Collaborate with HR staff to identify improvements and enhancements to existing information systems, services and data bases; plan and lead the delivery of improvements and projects.
• Partner with HR on the selection and procurement of appropriate hardware and software to ensure that the organization has high quality, efficient systems that enables the HR and Organization strategy.
• Oversee the support and maintenance of all HR systems, services and applications used; including patches and upgrades to maintain the optimal functioning of the systems.
• Lead and manage the HRIS team
  • Monitor and enhance service delivery standards to ensure standards agreed upon are consistently met or exceeded
  • Resolve escalated issues arising from operations and coordinating with other departments
  • Support the development of the HRIS team to remain current on knowledge of trends and changes in data management and security, HR technology and HRIS applications
• Collaborate with other IT and Business Functions to plan, develop, implement and support integrations between HR and other business systems
• Manage permissions, access, personalization and similar system operations and settings for HR services users.
• Collaborate with HR to monitor and manage regulatory changes and impacts to HR systems
• Ensure system compliance with data security and privacy requirements in collaboration with the organizations IT Security function.
• Manage and support the adherence and compliance with all IT & HR controls
• Manage the relationship and contractual agreements between the HRIS vendors and the organization; ensure that the vendors deliver to the terms and timelines.
• Serve as a primary resource with HR in relation to data maintenance/integrity including efforts as it related to implementation and training.

Qualifications & Experience

Preferred candidates will have:

• Masters or Post Graduate qualification – preferably in computer technology, management information systems or related field
• 15 years’ experience required with at least 10 years in a supervisory position
• Minimum of 5 years HR experience with at least 2 years of HRIS experience or currently certified in SAP SuccessFactors

Other desirable skills include:

• Thorough knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Thorough understanding of information systems – specifically SAP SuccessFactors
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems – specifically SAP Payroll
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and technical support skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in understanding and translating the priorities of the business and integrating the HR value proposition and strategies to meet the needs of the business.
• Track record of strong business partnership and cross functional collaboration within a dynamic environment; a strategic leader who takes initiative and ownership