Senior HR Generalist

Company Description
- You enjoy being part of a talented and diverse team and can communicate easily and openly with your colleagues. You are also passionate about quality work and know that good communication does not just happen - a great deal of care is taken to ensure accuracy, consistency and timeliness. With a fascinating product, a global business and great stories to tell, come and be part of our team.

We are the world’s leading diamond company
- a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion, and knowledge of our people.
To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and are not afraid to challenge assumptions.

In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions.

**Job Description**:

- We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to join our dynamic People Services team at De Beers Group. This is a vital role within our People Services function, dedicated to providing professional HR support to key stakeholders and colleagues while ensuring a seamless employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

As a trusted advisor, you will partner with People Partners and business leaders to offer expert guidance on all people-related matters. You will actively manage employee relations, drive people initiatives, and ensure compliance with local legislation while championing the De Beers culture and values.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**People Operations**:

- Manage payroll and benefit changes, ensuring timely communication with HR Operations.
- Support budget processes related to colleague costs for business leaders and People Partners.
- Collaborate with People Relations HR Manager and Operations Manager to maintain updated employee handbooks.
- Drive continuous improvement in People Relations processes and systems.
- Provide insights using HR system data to influence management decisions.

**Compliance and Legal**:

- Ensure adherence to statutory and legal requirements in all HR processes.
- Maintain compliance documentation and collaborate across teams to address tax and immigration considerations.
- Review and update People policies in alignment with legislative changes.

**People Partner & Employee Relations Support**:

- Act as the operational HR consultant for People Partners and business leaders.
- Provide expert advice on complex employment cases and organisational design.
- Partner with Reward teams to implement pay and benefit programmes.
- Drive career progression, performance management, and leadership development initiatives.

**Leadership Development**:

- Collaborate with the Talent CoE to deliver leadership training and coaching.
- Support the rollout of talent programmes and professional accreditations.

**Employee Communication and Engagement**:

- Actively contribute to employee engagement surveys and action planning.
- Partner with People Partners to deliver People-related training and projects.

**Talent Attraction**:

- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to manage recruitment processes.
- Provide training and support to managers on best recruitment practices.

**Other Duties**:

- Act as a mentor to junior HR team members.
- Support People Function projects and business needs as required.

**Qualifications
- Essential Qualifications and Experience**:

- Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
- 7+ years of HR generalist experience, including employee relations and compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems (e.g., SuccessFactors or SAP).
- Experience in international environments and matrix organizations.

**Key Skills and Competencies**:

- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Customer service orientation with high accountability.
- Ability to build strong relationships and provide credible HR advice.
- Agile and proactive approach to problem-solving.

**Additional Information
- Who we are**:
**De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future **.

Our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers, and the world around us.

**Our Values**:
**Safety**

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect **.**

**Equity, Diversity & Inclusion**

**Building Forever**

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making - it is how we do business. Building Fo