Overview
Job description: Our client is looking for a Senior Human Resoruces Executive who has the strategic ability to weave divergent stakeholder views together in a functional way is critical. A person with high strategic potential; that wants to give back and create a sustainable Organization in the various countries of operation is preferable. In this way of conceptualizing, a long-term strategic view is embodied. The ability to understand different worldviews and bring it together in an inclusive, systemic, and respectful manner is important in this role. A time frame of discredit of longer than 5 years are critical - that will balance short term needs with long term drives. A sociable, logical, and methodical leader that can make links, parallel process, and organize a differently in different contexts are preferred. The relationships kept should be categorised by integrity, ethics, and credibility. From an emotional intelligence perspective and the ability to deal with changing life conditions the following are important:
- interpersonal relationships
- ability to make independent decisions
- increased reality testing
- enhanced impulse control
- high social responsibility resulting in ethics and governance
- general positive disposition
- flexibility and agility
In general, an objective self-awareness reflection is critical. This will ensure the ability to adjust and learn; whilst taking people with; in different contexts.
Key Skills: Exceptional business acumen with entrepreneurial and commercial thinking Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills and track record Visioning capability and proactive thinking Ability to provide strategic intent to a multi-national organisation Strategic thinking Risk management ability Emotional intelligence in the range of other successful Executives with a specific emphasis on decision making ability, interpersonal capability, social responsibility, flexibility and resilience Intercultural intelligence and adaptive intelligence Ability to deal with different worldviews in a respectful manner High levels of flexibility, ability to lead transformation, even in uncertain times Systems Thinking and Design thinking Sound understanding of the business value chain and its macro PESTEL environment (political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal) Discernment and sound independent decision-making skills Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to deal with the unknown, combine unrelated data and information to create new insight Ability to drive inclusivity, engagement and foster compliant yet adaptive, entrepreneurial culture across functions and business units, thus allowing different parts of the business to function differently Excellent knowledge and proven success record in strategy development and business planning and/or business optimization Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Second order change thinking – the ability to reframe and therefor to innovate and optimize. Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills Fluent English Qualifications: Relevant Bachelor of Commerce Degree: - Human Resources or related field MBA or relevant Master’s degree Executive Development Course is advantageous
