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- Head of People Inclusion and Culture
- Head of People Inclusion and Culture
About Our Client
My client identifies and develop talented individuals in the creative space.
Job Description
Strategic HR Planning
- Work with the MD, senior leadership and the SVP of PIC, to implement an annual PIC strategy and agenda.
- Create and launch relevant policies and initiatives, across SA and Kenya
- Liaise closely with the CFO and finance function to benchmark, map out and sense check all people related overhead costs.
- Ensure that people costs are managed effectively and in line with the overall company budget and planning strategy.
- Assist in assessment / due diligence of any people related aspects of any investments or partnerships in Southern and East Africa.
- Contribute to the continued success of UMG as it adapts to changing business and external dynamics, in relation to people issues.
Organizational Development
- Work with the management team to develop optimal structures and clear accountabilities, ensuring the right people are in the right roles to maximize team performance
- Ensure a cohesive talent acquisition philosophy and ensure that recruiting processes attract the highest calibre of candidates for all positions.
- Implement and execute strategies, policies, and programs that foster ongoing training, development, and mentoring to ensure high-value talent is positioned for success and deployed to maximize potential.
- Roll out effective management training processes in order to ensure that the business leaders are provided with appropriate tools and support to develop their people and team management capabilities
- Help create and maintain a dynamic, exciting and positive company culture across Southern and East Africa.
Business Support
- Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with all colleagues, within the local territories as well as with the global PIC team
- Act as a trusted PIC advisor and in house expert to both staff and management in all people related / employee relations matters
- Working closely with the legal and finance teams, ensure and where required enforce compliance with the code of conduct and company policy throughout the business Work with senior management to map out impact and lead process as regards any local restructuring or change programs that may be required - providing advice and opinion as well as liaison as needed with internal and external legal counsel
Functional Management
- Develop and grow a strong and effective PIC department that is aligned with and serves as a true partner to the business.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to PIC team members and provide pathways to growth within the PIC function to enhance their own skills and provide better support to the company
- Where relevant, use technology to simplify, and/or develop processes and systems to increase efficiency of the PIC function
- Ensure the roll out locally of any global PIC initiatives
- Manage an effective and trusted PIC function - ensuring the smooth running of each PIC element and providing exceptional support to the business
The Successful Applicant
- At least 8+ years' management experience in PIC, including PIC generalist and business partnering roles
- Experience in learning & development, organizational development, employee relations & talent acquisition
- Experience in Media or entertainment preferred
- Understanding of matrixed and functional reporting relationships
- Experience in a multinational or international corporate environment with exposure to compliance and governance codes preferred
- Passionate about digital, mobile, social networks, innovation and disruption.
- Attentive to important details but also decisive as needed.
- Able to follow up systematically and execute efficiently.
- Strives for self-improvement and to exceed expectations.
- Resourceful and effective in fast-paced environments
- Flexible and adaptable - can prioritise effectively
- Calm, mature and people oriented.
- Excellent team leader who breeds trust with team members
- Strong track record of developing staff
- Good organization and project planning and multi-tasking skills w
- Strong written and oral communications skills with the ability to convey complex information to audiences at all levels in an articulate and compelling manner.
- Highest standards of honesty, integrity, discretion, principled leadership and business ethics.
- Undergraduate degree or similar qualification in People / HR or related field an advantage
What's on Offer
Competitive Salary
Medical Aid Contribution
Pension Fund & Other Company Benefits
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