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The role of the Human Resources Business Partner is responsible to create an enabling environment to drive performance and employee engagement across the business areas by partnering with business leader s to define and implement relevant and appropriate People plans. Provide HR Business Partnering to Leadership teams. Facilitate the delivery of the Vodacom strategic HR priorities, through defining an appropriate strategy to deployment the people plan and partner with business leadership in the execution of the plan. The key focus will amongst others include but not limited to organisation effectiveness, talent management & building capabilities. Bringing the Human element to Technology while supporting sound business decisions.
Your responsibilities will include:
People Planning
Input to functional people plan that is fully aligned to Vodacom/functional strategyDrive delivery of functional initiatives/projects to support Technology strategy
Organisation Effectiveness & Change
Cultural Change
Leadership and Management Development
Ensure understanding of management development programmes to ensure effective development at key transition points on the management/leadership ladder and drive uptake of development programmes relevant to BU specific priorities Coach executives across business areas, in collaboration with COEs
Organisational Capability
Work with L&D to build critical functional capabilities to enable the business areas to deliver against their plans Ensure functional induction framework is developed and implemented & core organisational on-boarding programmes are in place and being effectively used Ensure development of future capabilities requiredCommunication and Engagement Partner with leadership to ensure teams have a clear understanding of the relationship between Vodacom(business), functional, team and individual goals and their role in contributing towards delivery of the overall strategy Partner with BU Communications BP to ensure communication processes are working effectively within business areas Partner with leadership to actively drive employee advocacy for Vodacom products, services & network Focus the business areas on continuously improving employee engagement & by facilitating the development of People Survey action plan etc.
Relationship Management & Partnering
Build a high ‘support & challenge’ relationship with leadership team members ‘Walk the tightrope’ of being part of the business areas yet maintaining an objective HR perspective. Input to functional people plan that is fully aligned to Vodacom/functional strategyChallenge & support leaders in business areas to align behaviours/attitude to The spirit Beat and new ways of working Implement all ‘Performance Driven Reward’ plans in business areas and ensure recognition of staffDeliver a pipeline of diverse future leaders and accelerate high potential development in functional business areasIdentify and deliver leadership team effectiveness solutions Focus the business areas on the Vodacom Strategy and help people to recognise their part in drive performance Build a high ‘support & challenge’ relationship with SLT members The ideal candidate for this role will have:Matric / Grade 12 essential 3year degree/diploma (e.g. Human Resources, Personnel Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, etc.) - essential A post-graduate qualification will be advantageous 5 - 8 years' applicable experience as a Human Resources generalist across all areas of the HR spectrum, as well as proven experience in the management of a Human Resources section/division – essential3 years’ experience as an HR professional interfacing with senior leadership in a corporate environment Telecom Industry experience will be an added advantageKnowledge and experience in Change management, people organization plans and Exposure to coaching leaders for behaviour change
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Closing date for Applications: 08 July 2024.
The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.
The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.