Job Opportunities at PZ Cussons

Job Requisition ID: JR000906

Job Purpose

• Execute HR strategy for the SBU, in line with and contributing to the company strategy within approved business plan and budget. Proactively engage Line Executives and other key stakeholders in determining business needs and proactively contribute to the development and implementation of the people agenda.

Dimensions:

• Return on Investment
• Customer Satisfaction
• Turn Around Time
• Strategic Alliances with different institutions

Principal Accountabilities

• Engage Line Executives and other stakeholders in determining business needs and proactively contribute to the development of strategic HR solutions (organization design, change management, talent development, recruitment, compensation etc.) in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence (CoE) Specialists.
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of the inherent business environment and can provide interventions to business leadership on the strategic people agenda to maintain competitive edge.
• Design and collaborate with the Talent team and Business Line Managers to identify, engage, and retain talents within the organization and driving career development plans for employees.
• Provide advisory services to the business managers on HR policies, ensuring the right interpretation of the policies are applied in managing human resources in the Business Unit and lead on the development and implementation of new HR policies
• Engage Line Management, investigate related employee issues and challenges, develop and socialize mitigating options with HR and business management and ensure implementation of solutions in the Line. Engage Line Managers and Training Specialists on training needs identification and gaps based on perceived business imperatives, development of core curriculum content, and ensure the successful implementation of training plan for the employees.
• Lead or provide input to the CoE Specialist on Structure evaluation and requirements of role to confirm vacancy is required, business headcount management, make input into new job specifications and adjustments of existing job specifications.
• Drive the annual implementation and report on entire Performance Management process, results and ratings.
• Manage SBU level Talent sourcing and employment in conjunction with the CoE to ensure adequate, available pipeline and timely resourcing.
• Manage the headcount budget process of assigned SBU to ensure optimal staffing
• Liaise with SBU director to analyze trends and HR metrics to develop interventions and human performance/recognition programs

Internal & External Relationships:

• Works closely with HR Director, Business Leadership and Line Managers.

Key Performance Indicators

• Employee Relations - Ensure timely resolution of employee issues (as stated by SLA or CBA). Promoting industrial harmony within business area. 
• Culture - Drive and embed appropriate business values and culture within the SBU Organization Development - Structure design and proper headcount management of employees for the SBU HRIS and HR Service delivery - Prompt submission and completion of employee HR transactions in line with agreed TAT.  
• Talent Management - Healthy talent pipeline for critical roles identified by the SBU. Ensuring current and future coverage for such roles.
• Reward Management - Lead Job Analysis and best practice reward and recognition initiatives for the SBU Coaching - Internal coach, supporting Line leadership and ensuring best people management practices.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed
Qualifications:

• First Degree in Social, Human and or Behavioral Sciences or any other related discipline.

Experience:

• 5 - 9 years work experience in a similar role with a large organization
• Excellent and demonstrable negotiation / organization skills
• Excellent Microsoft Suite Skills - Microsoft Word, Excel and Power-point

Attributes:

• Coordinates and ensures Planning and Organizing of activities to achieve goals
• Shows appreciation/encouragement while Working with People rather than apportioning blame
• Gives full commitment to the Principles and Values of the organization
• Demonstrates Commercial Orientation and an understanding of business issues
• Thinks more broadly about impact of actions - Analysis and Decision Making
• Embraces Innovation and Change to solve business challenges
• Establishes Interacting and Communicating networks links within and outside the organization.

Job Context & Special Features:

• Previous experience of working in other technical HR Functions would be advantageous

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Job Requisition ID: JR000905

Job Purpose

• Utilise a thorough understanding of the African consumer, customer and competitor environment to develop compelling brand strategies, aligned to group brand strategies.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to the creation and development of brand strategy to grow brands market share volume/value and profitability; and oversee strategy implementation.
• Support the delivery of overall budgeted profitability of the brand by developing solid brand strategies that grow and sustain brand performance.
• Monitor and report the regional brand’s performance through brand health indicators (NNS, GM, MC) and key consumer KPIs (awareness, trial, attribute rating etc.).
• Explore & exploit new growth opportunities for the brand. Initiate and lead the NPD process ensuring that its requirements are managed and delivered according to targets with clear hand over to CBUs at Gate 2 Collate local consumer insights and output from research plans to feed into the development of the brand strategy.
• Define pricing policy for products within the brand portfolio in the Region.
  Develop regional communication material aligned to the brand strategy and that support the delivery of CBU brand plans.
• Participate actively in company-wide initiatives as required - e.g. Margin Improvement Proactively identify sources and resource needs to support brand growth.

Significant  Relationships (Internal & external):

• Regional Marketing team
• Brand Development & Activation Team
• Cross-functional teams from Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, HR, NPD, Consumer Insights, Digital
• Advertising agencies & Service providers

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies
Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5 - 7 years demonstrated experience in Brand Management.
• Professional Qualification in Marketing is essential.
• IT savvy including the use of MS Office Suite of Applications.

Capabilities / Technical Skills:
Consumer Champion:

• Insight generation (Developed)
• Communication (Proven strength)
• Digital (Proven strength)

Brand Champion:

• Brand propositions (Developed)
• Strategy (Developed)

Profit and Growth Champion:

• Commercial delivery (Proven strength)
• RTM (Proven strength)

Innovation Champion:

• Innovation (Developed)
• NPD and PLM (Proven strength).

Business Leader:

• Personal leadership (Developed)
• Personal drive (Developed)
• Talent development (Developed).

Job Context & Special Features:
May require:

• Significant in-country and regional travel
• International travel
• Flexibility to work on weekends