Chief Human Resources Officer (Reports to CEO)

Johannesburg, South Africa
2 days ago

Description

We are looking for a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to provide strategic HR leadership and advisory support. The CHRO will be responsible for building strong relationships across the organisation and delivering expert guidance across all areas of Human Resources, with particular strength in organisational assessment and development. The successful candidate will play a proactive, visible role in shaping the people strategy and supporting the organisation’s overall objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Human Resources Management (e.g.: B.Com, B.BusSci, BA Human Resources) at NQF level 7
  • Relevant postgraduate qualification will be an advantage
  • Minimum of 12 - 15 years of Human Resources experience of which 10 years at a Senior Management/Executive level 

Bonuses

Benefits

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing the Group Business Strategy Act as a strategic member of the Exco team to align the development and implementation of HR programmes and processes to provide organisational synergies, improve communications and enhance overall effectiveness of the organisation through its human capital.
  • Provide consultative advice to management regarding the execution of business strategy and participate in corporate-wide human resources initiatives.
  • Evaluate company culture through various means such as employee surveys and recommend changes in policies, procedures, and practices as needed to meet corporate strategic plans and goals.
  • Ensure that employee performance management and total rewards strategies are aligned with corporate goals and objectives.
  • Benchmark best practices in talent management and organisational effectiveness to develop a clearly defined HR strategy and ensure effective communication regarding the strategy to include, but not limited to, the following: organisational culture, visions and values.
  • Delegate, coach, develop and manage a diverse and geographically dispersed team.
  • Work with executive management to establish a sound plan of management succession that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the organisation.
  • Ensure human resources compliance with applicable employment laws.
  • Represent the Company in litigation as an HR expert.
  • Lead and provide coaching and mentoring to HR staff and ensure that the team is focused on prompt and accurate service to all customers internally and externally.
  • Oversee and manage executive recruitment activities.
  • Perform other functions and duties as needed and/or assigned by Group CEO.
  • Provide the strategic alignment, socialisation and successful embedment of the culture themes into the current initiatives that will drive the culture evolution.
  • Lead and drive talent management, performance management, training and development.
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