At Smollan, we’re on an evolutionary journey where we’re shifting our story. We’re looking for truly unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Where our people are cared for, happy and inspired in building an extraordinary place to work. If you have a hands-on attitude, and you are creative and ambitious then keep reading!
We are looking for a People Specialist: Talent Operations Africa to serve as the operational link between the Talent Centre of Excellence (CoE) and the African/South African HR Operations team, taking responsibility for coordinating and implementing the full talent lifecycle.
As a People Specialist: Talent Operations Africa , you will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Talent Acquisition
- Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to execute effective recruitment strategies to meet the workforce needs of the organisation.
- Work in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team to carry out accurate workforce planning.
- Partner with key stakeholders to identify job requirements and key success factors for existing and new roles within the organisational structure.
- Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to build and maintain a pipeline of suitable external candidates for current and future needs.
- Partner with the Talent Acquisition team when a vacancy arises to ensure that processes are adhered to and that internal candidates are considered.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
- Promote EDI initiatives across all talent management processes.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure inclusive hiring practices and a diverse workforce.
- Collaborate with the EDI team to align pipeline and talent with a transformational lens to drive targets.
- Facilitate the tracking and reporting of EDI metrics relative to talent practices.
End-to-end Talent Management
- Act as a thought leader, ensuring that talent management initiatives are applicable to the region.
- Execute talent management strategies from the CoE in alignment to the context of the region and monitor the implementation thereof.
- Oversee performance management processes, ensuring compliance to key dates, and assist with goal setting, scorecard templates and development planning.
- Facilitate the annual Talent Review process and ensure that the necessary practices are carried out post the identification of talent.
- Collaborate with the People Development team to devise appropriate development plans for all identified talent.
- Work with Employees, People Partners and Line Managers to identify career growth opportunities aligned to individual aspirations and business needs.
- Collaborate with People Partners and Line Managers to develop individual retention plans.
- Collaborate with the CoE and other key stakeholders to identify and develop future leaders.
- Maintain a talent pipeline for critical roles to ensure business continuity.
- Assess the talent bench strength and readiness of talent across all levels and devise contingency plans for any identified risks.
- Drive talent mobility within the region.
- Maintain talent lists and create visibility thereof for key stakeholders.
Project Management
- Drive and coordinate key talent-related projects across the business.
- Manage and coordinate key changes across the talent management cycle, including communication, contextual alignment and successful implementation.
- Where relevant, manage talent exchange programmes and provide relevant feedback.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Ensure regular interaction with various stakeholders.
- Ensure that key changes in the financial environment are communicated to relevant stakeholders.
What are we looking for?
To qualify for this role, you should have:
- Relevant degree in HR or related field.
- 6-8 years relevant talent management experience, with a focus on talent strategies, employer branding and workforce planning.
- Experience in project management beneficial.
- Strong advisory and partnership skills.
- Excellent communication.
- Sound knowledge of Talent principles.
- Project management skills.
What’s in it for you?
- A dynamic team culture.
- Competitive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work remotely.
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