Group Head, Human Resources at Wakanow

Job Objective

Responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, supervising, managing and evaluating the Wakanow’s Human Resources programs, functions and activities.

Responsibilities

Strategic HR Management

• Develop and implement HR management strategies to support the attainment of corporate goals, including the management of budgets and resources
• Ensure values and culture are clearly defined, communicated and embedded within Wakanow; and drive the implementation of such through the execution of a performance based reward and consequence management system.
• Develop and implement strategies for identifying and managing talent, organizational design and workforce planning; and provide input and support for staffing decisions.
• Develop employee wellness initiatives and strategies.
• Develop employee career development and succession plan.
• Provide professional advice and guidance on people management practices, towards optimizing workforce performance.
• Track and monitor HR metrics in line with HR strategy; deploy appropriate interventions where necessary.
• Review group wide HR Policies and Procedures (involving recruitment, training, performance management and career development

HR & Admin Management

• Develop group administrative direction, implement budgets and business targets in the organization
• Prepare and manage HR budget
• Lead and ensure effective and efficient delivery of HR services to employees and management
• Manage shared services infrastructure to foster group integration, standardization and institutionalization
• Implement best fit practices driven by technology 
• Review group wide HR Policies and Procedures (involving recruitment, training, performance management and career development
• Implement comprehensive company policies and procedures supported by active monitoring and compliance management systems
• Ensure accountability of management in carrying out roles and responsibilities in the performance management system.
• Provide feedback to management on employee engagement, and provide clear links to organizational performance.
• Oversee the maintenance of all staff records to ensure the accuracy and confidentiality.
• Oversee general office administration; develop and implement supporting systems and processes to enhance business operations.

Requirements

• At least ten (10) years of human resource management experience is required.
• SPHRI/ GPHR or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.
• Managerial and Leadership skills
• Policy Development and Change Management Skills
• Strategic Planning and Management
• DEI Expert