Senior ER and Transformation Specialist (Contract)

About the position

Our client in Financial Sector is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Employee Relations & Transformation Specialist to join its Human Capital Division.

This strategic role will lead the development and implementation of transformation initiatives and employee relations strategies, driving diversity, inclusion, and organizational excellence.

Job Purpose:
The purpose of this role can be defined into the following distinct functions:

• To provide thought leadership in relation to the development and implementation of the company’s transformation strategy in order to create a diverse, capable workforce and achieve the company’s Employment Equity transformation goals and enhance business success, as well as input into the achievement of the Corporation’s BBBE goals
• To support the development of an ER strategy that ensures a sound labour relations environment and enable an environment of high engagement and proactive management of Employee Relations that drive an environment of corrective action and accountability

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

People Transformation Strategy Implementation (Diversity and Inclusion)

• To drive the implementation of the Transformation strategy and all related projects for the company, providing guidance on all initiatives relating to Transformation:

Implementation of Employee Relations Policy and Reporting

• To drive the implementation of organization Employee Relations (ER) policy across the company and provide guidance on all initiatives relating to ER processes

Stakeholder Management

• To establish and maintain effective relations, engage, consult and involve stakeholders (organization Leadership, forums, committees, relevant external parties) in all delivery elements of the Transformation and ER imperatives to ensure achievement of goals and objectives as well as consistency and uniformity in the execution of their roles and responsibilities

EE Target Setting, Management and Reporting

• To effectively manage and monitor Employment Equity (EE) targets and reporting processes. (Includes statistical status and reports for the EE forum, Exco and Board)

Good Governance

• Compile and ensure adherence to Systems and Procedures (S&P) document
• Ensure Organization adheres to ER and EE policies and Transformation strategy

Financial Management

• Provide input into budgeting process
• Monitor and maintain costs within agreed budget
• Verify invoices against service rendered

Desired Skills:

• Financial Management
• Employee Relations Policy and reporting
• People Transformation
• Strategy Implementation