Executive Director, Human Resources

2 months ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2U Full time
About the Role

The Executive Director, Human Resources will assume responsibility for and manage regional HR functions to meet the needs of People strategies and business initiatives for the region. This role operates within a matrix structure with a high level of autonomy to work in conjunction with and support the senior leadership team in the region.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a regional strategic approach to our People strategy.
  • Coach, develop and counsel senior leaders across the region.
  • Member of the Regional Leadership Team.
  • Support a continuous change agenda advising on people decisions to drive effectiveness in the region.
  • Ensure that HR issues are given full consideration in all decision making globally.
  • Prepare regional reports for management as required from time to time.
  • Partner with regional People COE's on the ground and ensure functional alignment globally.
  • Determine areas to enhance in office, regional culture and influence a path forward for the region to ensure a high-performance environment.
  • Drive regional strategic vision and implementation for all People Team COE's.
  • Ensure that global People decisions have been considered through a regional lens.
  • Provide on the ground leadership and support to Compensation and Benefits, Talent Acquisition, DEI, L&D, HRBP and Shared Services, while being able to operate in a global structure with global functional direction.
Leadership and Management

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leadership and management experience, with a strong ability to foster strong relationships to enable effective stakeholder management.

Requirements
  • 10-15+ years in HR management/leadership role.
  • Proven management experience.
  • Degree or equivalent in Human Resources (preferred), Labour Law or Business Administration.
  • Experience in partnering with an executive team.
  • Experience in implementing and maintaining HR systems.
  • Strong experience in working in a global company.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate clearly across a multinational organisation.
Working Conditions

Travel will be required from time to time with appropriate notice.

Irregular work schedule required to accommodate meetings across different time zones.



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