Group Head: Talent Management

1 week ago

Durban North, South Africa Aspen Pharma Group Full time

The Group Head: Talent Management will assume overall strategic responsibility for all Talent Management related aspects across the Group, with a strong focus on developing and retaining top talent within the organisation and developing and facilitating the upskilling of current and future leaders through strategic initiatives. In addition, the Group Head: Talent Management will act as a Strategic Business Partner to the Group Commercial business segment, remaining available as a conduit from and into Group Human Capital, & to execute relevant strategic special projects. The key areas of responsibility are learning & development, succession planning, retention and Recognition Programmes.

**KEY PERFORMACE AREAS**

**Learning & Development**
- **Training Programs**: Develop and deliver training programs aligned with business needs.
- **Career Development**: Provide resources and opportunities for career advancement.
- **Leadership Development**: Identify and nurture potential leaders through targeted programs.
- **E-Learning Platforms**: Utilise online learning systems for continuous skill development.
- **L&D Alignment with Equity and Skills Goals**: Align Learning & Development with Employment Equity and Workplace Skills Plan goals and targets.

**Succession Planning**
- **Talent Identification**:Identify high-potential employees for key roles.
- **Mentorship Programs**: Establish mentorship and coaching initiatives.
- **Leadership Pipeline**: Maintain a robust pipeline of future leaders

**Employee Engagement & Retention**
- **Engagement Surveys**: Conduct regular surveys to gauge employee satisfaction and engagement.
- **Work-Life Balance Initiatives**: Promote policies that support work-life balance.
- **Retention Strategies**: Implement strategies to retain top talent and reduce turnover.
- **Employee Well-being**: Develop programs to support physical and mental well-being.
- **Aspen Values and Culture Advocacy**: Build a strong employer brand by promoting Aspen’s value proposition by showcasing the company culture, values, and benefits.

**Recognition Programmes**
- **Recognition / Awards**: Create and deliver formal recognition programs that recognise and/or reward employees for their contributions and achievements.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**
- **Employment Equity**:Take responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Employment Equity Act and overseeing all related obligations
- **BBBEE**: Drive and support dynamic BBBEE initiatives, aimed at achieving BBBEE people
- related objectives in line with reporting and compliance requirements to enhance skills development in priority groups.
- **Global DEI Programmes**: Develop and implement transformative global DEI programmes across the Group centred around creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace.
- **DEI Framework and related policies**:Drive the DEI framework and other related policies across the Group to promote and support DEI at every level of the organisation.
- **Monitoring, Reporting and Compliance (Global focused)**:Track, report, and ensure global compliance with DEI standards and regulations across the Group.

**Skills Development**
- **Skills Development Act**:Drive adherence with the Skills Development Act, ensuring organisational compliance within South African companies while fostering targeted workforce growth.
- **Global Skills Programme**:Promote and support skill advancement through comprehensive global skills development programmes aligned with global L&D objectives.
- **L&D Alignment Skills Development Goals**:Integrate learning and development initiatives with broader skills development goals to support business objectives, ensuring a forward-looking approach to global talent growth.
- **Monitoring, Reporting and Compliance (South Africa focused)**:Track and ensure full compliance with the Skills Development Act and SETA requirements including WSP, ATR, MG and DG funding, while monitoring progress toward targeted development objectives

**Formal qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Capital, relevant Business qualification or equivalent

**Certifications/registrations**
- CIPA or SHRM certified Professional (SHRM-CP) advantageous

**Overall experience**
- Proven track record of performance and delivery preferably in Human Capital (“HC”) or other business functions, in a large/ global multinational organisation at a management level
- Minimum of 10 years relevant corporate experience with 5 years of leadership experience, preferably in talent management / HC

**Specific experience, knowledge & exposure**
- Understanding of building a culture that attracts and retains engaged, high-performing talent.
- Expert communicator: solid verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive the adoption of talent management strategies that support the organization’s goals.
- Demonstrated collaborative skills, both internally and externally
- Embraces and demonstrates Aspen’s c

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