Principal Duties / Responsibilities 

HR Strategy:

• Articulate, update and execute the HR strategies, policies and processes in line with the company's business strategy, key business objectives and pertinent labour laws
• Communicate approved strategies, policies and procedures to functional heads and staff and drives compliance and adoption
• Keep abreast of relevant legislative, regulatory and environmental changes to ensure that the business remains compliant
• Prepare the annual Human Resources budget and plan, and drives their implementation
• Facilitate the definition of the corporate culture and underlying values for the business
• Develop and implement programmes and change interventions to enable the implementation of defined corporate values and organisational culture.

Recruitment and Selection

• Identify current and future recruitment needs. 
• Design, enhance and implement a HR recruitment policy that guides recruitment process and outcomes in a systematic approach
• Drive the recruitment efforts and new hire and transfer processes including but not limited to: coordination of openings, development of job descriptions, test and assess candidates, interview candidates, negotiate job offers etc.
• Carry out extensive reference and background checks 

Performance Management & Training

• Consult with and advise management to maximize employee productivity through swift and timely resolution
• Resolve employee performance issues to ensure appropriate corrective action steps are taken, including coaching, verbal / written warnings (corrective action), Performance Improvement Plans.
• Facilitate monthly, quarterly and annual performance reviews
• Ensure necessary career progression meetings are set regularly between management.
• Work with management to develop of a well-formulated and effective company-wide succession planning framework (to include e.g. career growth opportunity identification, as well as the targeted development, mentoring, career counseling of high-flyers at all levels)

General HR Support

• Provide support to employees and managers in the handling of all human resource related activities which may include: employee relations, fielding employee questions or concerns, communication and the interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Supports and serves as a liaison between employees and management
• Provide counsel to employees and management to maintain a productive and positive work environment, including development planning, coaching, etc.

Culture 

• Put structure and culture in place to achieve organizational goals
• Work with management to formalise and propagate company culture which includes but not limited to Newsletter distribution, Events/Celebrations, Value reinforcement, etc. 

Admin Roles

• Other ad hoc administrative tasks.

Talent Management:

• Evaluate, present the case for change and drive the implementation of the appropriate resourcing and talent management initiatives to ensure that the organisation has the talent required to deliver its strategy.
• Facilitates the adoption of a strategic approach to exit management and oversee the establishment of the appropriate processes and practices.
• Develop and maintain a competitive and merit based compensation system to support the Company's reward philosophy as well as its talent attraction and retention strategies.
• Advise and coach Functional Heads on staffing and development to ensure optimal returns on investments in people.
• Works with the Functional Heads and Unit to design and implement staff training & development strategies and plans to ensure identified needs are addressed with suitable training interventions.
• Agree key performance management objectives with management, develop strategies and put measures in place within Human Resources to ensure that agreed imperatives are delivered
• Review the outputs from the periodic Company performance reviews and moderation exercises. Reports and advises leadership on their implications for operational performance, succession management and employee engagement

Team  Management:

• Manage performance of reports and ensure that relevant training and development interventions are implemented to sustain performance 
• Mentor and coach reports to ensure performance in the team is sustained.