Having worked across all major industries (FMCG, Manufacturing, Financial Services & Marketing), I have been accountable for the full value chain of HR practices including Induction / Orientation, Talent acquisition, Strategic business partnering, EVP development, Talent management, Change management, Cultural & business transformation, HR process engineering and efficiencies.
My key focus areas involved HR Strategy development across South Africa and Africa, Talent Management, capability frameworks, Business productivity and Business transformation strategies. I have vast experience in Industrial Relations from representation on Governing bodies to navigating union structures both in the existence and absence of Bargaining Council Agreements. My geographical business understanding spans over South Africa, UK and Africa.
§ Responsible for developing and executing the human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan
and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation.
§ Provides strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the executive management team, shareholders and the board of directors.
§ Establish and implement HR efforts that effectively communicate and support the company's mission and strategic vision.
§ Develops HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of the overall business operations objectives.
§ Functions as a strategic business advisor to the executive/senior management of each business unit or
specialty group regarding key organizational and management issues.
§ Works with the company's executive management team to establish a sound plan of management succession
that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the company.
§ Develops comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of
strategic goals.
§ Develops and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive and cost-
effective.
§ Provide overall leadership and guidance to the HR function by overseeing talent acquisition, career
development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation and benefits
globally.
§ Lead the HR due diligence for all new business acquisitions and mergers including expansion
§ Direct and approve the optimization and streamlining of all departmental processes
Majors in HR & Psych