Position Summary
Senior Manager (P6) (Human Capital Management: Human Capital Business Partnering)
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future”
Job description
- Act as a team leader and oversee all functions and processes relating to the team.
- Develop and implement human capital strategies and programmes that align with the institution’s overall business objectives.
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing guidance and insights on talent management, succession planning, performance management, and employee development.
- Partner with business leaders to assess and address institutional needs, driving initiatives such as workforce planning, organisational design, and change management.
- Foster a culture of employee engagement and inclusion through the development and implementation of effective HR policies, programmes, and initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies are in place to attract and retain top talent.
- Identify and report HCM-related risks (including potential risks) and develop strategies and implementation plans to minimise/eliminate risks/audit findings.
- Drive the development and execution of learning and development programmes to enhance employee skills and capabilities.
- Provide guidance and support in employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations.
- Manage the interface between HCM sub-divisions, Payroll, Budget Controller, and coordinate monthly process meetings to ensure effective management of interdependencies.
- Monitor and analyse HCM metrics and trends, leveraging data to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance HCM effectiveness.
- Informal mentoring and coaching of team members.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in human capital management, bringing innovative ideas and solutions to drive continuous improvement.
Minimum requirements
- Postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology.
- At least 8 years of experience working as an HR Generalist, of which 4 years would be in an advisory role.
- At least 3 years of experience as a team leader within 8 years of working in HR.
- Team leader
- Communication skills
- Negotiation skill
- Project Management and Change Management skills
- Strong Business Acumen
- Strong time management and priority management skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Labour Law Knowledge Skills
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
- High-level skills of using Microsoft Office packages
- Good verbal and written skills
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good research and analytical skills
- Experience within the Higher Education environment
- HR Professional membership
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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