The Role:
The Talent manager will support our Head of People, in driving our African firm-wide talent & culture strategy, people management, and team development initiatives as well as fostering a healthy, inclusive workplace and equal work environment that enables us to achieve our business objectives and mission.
Role And Responsibilities
Participate in developing the people talent strategy for the Firm,
You will work collaboratively with the people team across the region as well as other business support teams and the consulting teams in driving the strategic initiatives of the Firm,
Be a trusted HR Advisor to the Leaders and staff members across the Firm on people related matters,
Advise on suitable HR best practice and policies to support implementation of the people strategies,
Working with the team facilitate consistent and well-coordinated talent acquisition efforts to identify potential talent and talent development initiatives,
Participate actively in generating innovating ways to improve the work, procedures/workflow within the people function and Firmwide,
Establish and maintain best practice in employee relations,
Cultivate close working relationships with the staff members to understand their motivational needs and maintain high employee engagement. This includes facilitating formal and informal feedback mechanisms,
Prepare and analyze people management reports used for decision making by the business,
Participate in Special Projects within people function and represent the Head of People where required, and
Coach the other people team members.
Qualifications, Skills And Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Education, Social or Business Studies
A professional qualification in Human Resource Management,
MBA in Human Resources/Organizational Development/Social Studies/Business Studies will be an added advantage,
6+ Years’ experience in human resource management with at least 2-3 in a management / supervisory position,
Generalist HR skills,
Ability to motivate and coach team members,
Counseling and Mentoring Skills: Ability to empathize, listen and enable staff solve own problems, and guide and lead others by example,
Personal and Professional Ethics: Must operate and practice within the professional code of conduct, be honest, with self and colleagues,
Interpersonal Skills: Must be a people’s person, good with people but firm and fair with ability to manage people with diverse personalities,
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills both written & verbal presentations,
Goal driven and Results Oriented: Enjoys being measured, and being judged by performance results and
Multicultural Skills: Must be able to operate and interact in a multicultural environment and uphold cultural diversity.
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