Human Resources Manager - Consulting, Johannesburg

About the Division

It takes a high-powered network of internal support professionals to keep our client going strong.  
- Human resources
- Information technology
- Marketing and Communications
- Financial support services, and much more.

An overall understanding of value-added client service, the experience to work in multifunctional and cross-border teams, strong.

Job Description

Main Purpose of Job

Works with the Consulting, Audit & Assurance Africa Talent Partner in defining and executing HR and Talent Strategies. Responsible for a consistent implementation across all business experiences, a consistent talent experience for all Audit & Assurance practitioners. 

Qualifications & Experience

Required

Honours Degree 

5-10 years experience within relevant function

Basic knowledge of HR value chain with extensive project management and analytics experience required

Preferred

Postgraduate qualification (relevant to Service Area / Business Management, etc)

3 years at manager level

Academic & Extensive, deep knowledge of the full function HR Value Chain, with an ability to apply knowledge to resolve  the most complex business issues.

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic Impact

• Contributes to input on strategy for Service Area based on area of expertise
• Leads implementation of strategy plans agreed by leadership of own Service Area and client Service Area/s including:

? Development of content for identified change initiatives and drive implementation of these

? Setting of implementation plans with team/s including timelines, actions and measures for success

? Delegation to skilled subordinates to deliver

? Defined communication process to leadership and team members

? Timely and detailed reporting on status of implementation to leadership

• Provides significant support to leadership in communication and implementation of the Firm's strategic objectives
• Understands the EXCO mandate to Service Area and communicates this clearly to team/s
• Builds strong professional relationships across delegated service line/s to understand business needs in area of responsibility
• Establishes and maintains external business relationships within area of expertise to collaborate on, understand and share best practice
• Based on expertise and experience, advises and supports Service Line leadership in identification and implementation of innovative solutions to issues arising within area of expertise

Budgets / Profitability

• Provides annual budget input for area of responsibility for approval and integration into Service Area budget
• Manages costs for designated area and ensures time and expenses are submitted weekly

Differentiators for this specific role

• Direct an integrated and seamless delivery of Talent-related solutions and services related to the employee life cycle (HR generalists, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Mobility, Transformation, Performance Management, and Talent Reporting etc.)

Key Competencies required / Talent Standards Capabilities:

Leadership Capabilities

Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model and inspires others to embrace and live our purpose and values

Competitive Edge - Applies deep knowledge of disruptive trends and competitor activity to drive continuous improvement

Influence - Builds deep relationships across a diverse network and uses a flexible influencing style to gain buy-in and drive impact

Performance drive - Creates opportunities to drive impact; anticipates client needs and delivers superior results by leveraging each person's strengths to build high performing teams across businesses and borders

Strategic direction - Translates broader strategy into a compelling team vision and goals; aligns the team and sets priorities to achieve objectives

Talent development - Actively contributes to building the talent pipeline; creates a talent experience that attracts, develops and retains top talent and high performing teams

Inspirational leadership - Establishes a strong leadership brand and inspires followership through passion, integrity, and appreciation of others

Technical Competencies

• Expert in field with excellent industry and business knowledge
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to interpret, communicate and implement strategy
• Demonstrated execution of complex projects within timeframes and cost
• Experienced in development and delivery of professional presentations
• Excellent report writing skills
• Solid financial knowledge

Behavioral Competencies

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
• Strong client delivery focus
• Highly adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Exceptional business acumen