People & Culture Manager – Talent Management, People Systems & Analytics

Lead and strengthen the organisation's talent management, workforce planning, learning and development, performance management, HR digital transformation and people analytics agenda. Job Grade 8.01.

Key responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and talent acquisition; oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding and probation; monitor labour market trends and workforce metrics.
• Lead performance management, learning and development, leadership development and succession planning; drive capability assessments; develop career development, internship and graduate programmes.
• Provide leadership for HRMIS, ATS, LMS and other P&C technologies; lead digital transformation; oversee system upgrades, vendors and user adoption.
• Develop workforce analytics frameworks and dashboards; analyse workforce trends; ensure data quality, governance and compliance.
• Support organisational development and change; champion GDEI principles; promote continuous learning.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies and data protection; strengthen talent management policies; support audits.
• Lead, coach and develop staff; partner with departmental leaders; represent the department in projects and committees.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HRM, Organisational Development, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, Information Systems or related field.
• Higher Diploma in HRM or equivalent professional qualification.
• Membership in good standing with IHRM or another recognised professional body, with valid practising certificate where applicable.
• At least 8 years progressive experience in HR/People & Culture, including talent management, OD and/or HR systems management.
• At least 4 years in a management role.

Competencies

• Expertise in talent acquisition, workforce planning and talent management.
• Experience in L&D, performance management, leadership development and succession planning.
• Proficiency in HRMIS, ATS, LMS.
• Strong analytical and workforce analytics skills.
• Knowledge of OD, change management and digital transformation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Leadership, coaching and team development.
• Integrity, professionalism, confidentiality and sound judgement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.