Key Responsibilities

• Works closely with the HR Team to manage and support the workload.
• Assisting key functional areas to convert strategic goals into tangible projects.
• Supports and enables strategic regional/affiliate projects.
• Seeks to improve all aspects of the HR department by reviewing current methodology and processes.
• Identify, collaborate and implement efficiency projects across the Affiliate
• Acts as the HR Lead on all HR Projects, HR Launches and Key HR Milestones. This includes communication, budget for project, resources and managing timelines.
• Ongoing measurement on the effectiveness of the service after each key milestone.
• Curate content for HR Communication and update distribution lists as required.
• Coordinate initiatives Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Week, Breast Cancer Awareness, Wellness Programs)
• Provide end to end HR support partnering our corporate employees in the South African Affiliate employees and Sub Saharan Africa.
• Build strong relationships with Brands and Departments through effective communication and follow up.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure employee and business needs are met, focusing on organizational design, change. leadership, and talent management.
• Provide research and recommendations on HR topics such as metrics, policies, employee programs, and HR best practices.
• Recommend, develop, and implement new HR processes as required.
• Influence business and talent initiatives that support our short and long-term business goals, including driving practices that enable high performance and operational excellence.
• Provide counsel and guidance on employee relations matters.
• Influence practices to increase employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Model and reinforce the ELC cultural values. 
• Maintain sound understanding of Employee Rewards and Benefits.
• Ensure data integrity of HRIS systems, including HRC and HRCR.
• Drive the Performance Management process, end to end across all business units, ensuring due diligence.
• Participate in and contribute to Regional HR projects and programmes as required.
• Participate in HR organized events, programs, induction and corporate awareness activities.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• 5 – 7 years planning experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office with strong experience in Excel and PowerPoint

Skill Requirements / Personal Competencies

• Knowledge of E2E HR Generalist practices
• Exposure to driving HR Communications and Change Strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive and a team player
• Continuously look for productivity improvement opportunities
• Critical thinking skills to identify where analysis is required
• Ability to work in a dynamic, pressurized environment.
• Ability to communicate within all levels of the organization.
• Strong meeting facilitation skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• Continuous improvement
• Project Management