208 Hr Operations jobs in South Africa

HR Operations Specialist

Johannesburg, Gauteng Deka Minas Pty Ltd

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Please note that this position is based in The Middle East, relocation, accommodation and additional expatriate benefits apply!

Role Overview :

The HR Operations Specialist ensures the seamless execution of core HR services, supporting employee lifecycle processes, data management, compliance, and HR systems. This position is vital in driving operational excellence and standardization across the HR function.

Key Responsibilities :

Handle employee onboarding, offboarding, contracts, and HR record-keeping.

Administer HRIS and ensure data integrity.

Support compliance with labor regulations and internal HR policies.

Assist with visa processing, employment documentation, and local legal requirements.

Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.

3-5 years’ HR operational experience, ideally within a large or international company.

Strong knowledge of HRIS systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.).

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Preferred :

Previous experience in the Middle East or expatriate HR environments.

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HR Operations Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape Hire Resolve

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Hire Resolves client is seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Operations Manager to join their team in Cape Town, WC . The HR Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the transformation of the human resources function, ensuring alignment with the company’s evolving strategies. This role is
responsible for ensuring adherence to standards, policies, and practices, and implementing performance management and operations management initiatives. The HR Operations Manager will ensure appropriate HR transactional performance, and optimised HR systems, and foster a high-performance culture that aligns with
the company’s agile and manufacturing goals.


Responsibilities:

  • Manual Implementation
  • Roll-out and embed HR policies, standards, and practices.
  • Conduct training sessions for managers and employees.
  • Lead change management initiatives aligned with business strategy.
  • Performance Management
  • Implement and maintain performance frameworks.
  • Coach managers in setting goals and managing performance.
  • Promote continuous feedback culture.
  • Use data for decision-making and reporting to leadership.

Operations Management
  • Optimize HR systems and workflows (recruitment, onboarding, payroll, etc.).
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies.
  • Drive process improvement for HR service delivery.
  • Conduct workforce planning and manage employee lifecycle processes.
  • Analyze HR metrics for trends and improvements.

Employee Relations and Engagement
  • Champion employee engagement and retention strategies.
  • Handle disputes and promote a collaborative environment.
  • Drive wellness and inclusion initiatives.

Leadership and Collaboration
  • Act as a strategic business partner to leadership.
  • Lead and develop the HR operations team.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and production teams.

Self-Development
  • Assess and address own development needs.


Transitional Responsibilities:

Centralised Payroll Management
  • Oversee accurate payroll processing and benefits administration.
  • Act as salary administrator.
  • Lead payroll system migration (VIP to PaySpace).

Talent Acquisition and Retention
  • Develop company-wide recruitment and retention strategies.

Learning and Development
  • Oversee training, career development, and succession planning.
  • Conduct learning needs analysis and manage training budgets.
  • Oversee the SDF function, including WSP and ATR reporting.

Occupational Health and Safety
  • Advise on Health & Safety matters.
  • Manage incapacity processes.

Employment Equity
  • Develop and implement EE strategy and plan.
  • Ensure compliance and reporting.

Compensation Management
  • Manage salary structures and benchmarking.
  • Ensure PIMCA compliance.

Board Committee Participation & SMETA
  • Represent company at Social and Ethics & Remuneration Committees.
  • Act as company rep for SMETA certification.


Requirements:

  • Grade 12 (Secondary Education)
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Human Resources or a related field)
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior HR management role
  • Strong generalist HR and specialist Industrial Relations (IR) experience
  • In-depth knowledge of HR and IR practices, including disciplinary procedures, hearings, and arbitrations
  • Understanding of all HR pillars as defined by SABPP
  • Strategic planning experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to make data-driven decisions
  • Excellent collaboration and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
  • Well-developed leadership and team management abilities
  • Excellent organisational, time management, and communication skills (English & Afrikaans)
  • High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to identify and respond to risks and opportunities
  • Business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking
  • Advanced computer literacy
  • Ability to build well-aligned, supportive teams
  • Capable of making sound decisions at strategic, tactical, and operational levels
  • Accountable for all HR operations with effective escalation structures
  • Sets a benchmark for transparent, open, and responsive communication


Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
  • Salary: negotiable.
  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Sonique Beetge at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: : hireresolve.us or email us your CV:

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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Head of HR Operations

Johannesburg, Gauteng C40 Cities

Posted 11 days ago

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We’re seeking a Head of HR Operations to lead and transform the HR function within a dynamic Retail Segment, with added exposure to the evolving needs of the Healthcare business. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to drive operational excellence, lead change, and shape the future of HR delivery in a fast-paced, complex environment. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

What We’re Looking For:

Degree in Human Resources or related field (required)

8+ years of HR experience within the retail industry

3–5 years in a senior HR Business Partnering or leadership role

Strong experience working in complex organisational structures

Proven success in setting up or reshaping HR Ops functions for high-volume environments

Agile and adaptable with a keen understanding of retail and healthcare business dynamics

Strategic mindset with hands-on operational capability

Key Responsibilities:

Design and embed a new HR operations structure tailored to retail

Drive efficiency and consistency across people processes

Partner with business leaders to align HR delivery with organisational goals

Lead and develop a high-performing HR Ops team

Ensure compliance, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making

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HR Operations Co-ordinator

Worcester, Western Cape PT group

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About The Role

HR Coordinator

This entry level position would be suitable for a recent graduate who is keen to step into their first professional role and develop within the HR field, or alternatively, an apprentice . We are looking fora strong, systems savvy administrator who is astute, personable and who can work with pace, agility, and responsiveness to business needs.

Supporting the People Team in a growing , agile law firm will allow the successful candidate to demonstrate their skills in a fast-paced environment. You will work as part of a small team who are responsible for providing a first-class support service to the business, with an emphasis on the maintenance of our Human Resources Information System (HRIS), iTrent. You will need to be analytical, process oriented with an attention to detail to be successful in this role.

Responsibilities

  • Support administration of HR processes including contracts, leaver documentation and changes to terms and conditions of employment.
  • Maintain the HRIS - iTrent, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
  • Upskill employees on HRIS functionalities and updates.
  • Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for HRIS related inquiries from the wider team.
  • Regularly update employee records, including new hires, terminations and changes to employee status.
  • Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and best practices in handling sensitive information.
  • Acting as a centralised first line support to employees, both through the HR inbox, and in person, resolving queries and signposting people to the right resources/solutions.
  • Work closely with the HR team and other departments to support HR initiative and projects.
  • Ensure that all relevant employee lifecycle and general administrative activities are managed in a timely and efficient manner, this includes pay and benefit variations.
  • Proactively seek ways to improve HR processes using technology to support ongoing improvements.
  • Using HRIS and excel skills to report on data held within iTrent to generate people reports and key monthly HR KPI data.
  • Ensure there is a systematic approach to the management of time-sensitive operational process’s (e.g. Probation process triggers).

About You

About You

Skills and Behaviours

  • High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment
  • HR systems experience essential (preferably use of iTrent but training will be given)
  • An exceptional administrator, with the ability to plan and prioritise, taking account of changing business needs
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Analytical, able to problem solve and use initiative to suggest process improvements
  • Confident handling data in different systems, including excel.
  • Works well in a team environment, respecting diverse perspectives while fostering a supportive workplace culture
  • Maintains the highest level of confidentiality regarding employee information and Business practices.

The HR team strive to deliver an excellent service and will support one another to achieve this. We are a team that likes to have fun and lighten the day even when we are on a deadline.

About Us

Benefits of working with us as a HR Co-ordinator include:

  • 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
  • Bonus scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
  • Healthcare cash-plan
  • 1/3 gym membership contribution
  • Electric vehicle scheme
  • Happy People/Perks at Work benefits portal
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Flu vaccinations

Is HCR the smart move for you?

HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed.

Why HCR people love their jobs

Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we’ll back your good ideas. Our “Passion for People” lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples’ energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive.

What career progression will HCR offer you?

HCR’s growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams.

What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for?

As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We’re flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards.

With ten offices in England and Wales our well-established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full-service legal offering no matter where they’re located. We’ve expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons resulted in a full service regional hub being established in the heart of the Waterside innovation area centre of Northampton. Our London and Cambridge continue to grow apace.

With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need, when they need it.

As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients.We are privileged to be an armed forces-friendly organisation.

We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.

A note for recruitment agencies – The HCR Resourcing Team is responsible for recruitment across the firm, and where possible will use direct hiring methods. We do work with a Preferred Supplier List, and where appropriate, we will release vacancies to those agencies who we deem most appropriate to support us. Only those agencies will be invited to submit candidates via our recruitment portal. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee or Partner of HCR will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable. Furthermore, we retain the right to pursue these candidates without query of ownership

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Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Specialist

Gauteng, Gauteng Talent Sam

Posted 18 days ago

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A dynamic and fast-paced global marketing agency—trusted by some of the world’s most innovative brands—is looking for a proactive and talented Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Specialist to join their HR team.

This role is fully remote and open to candidates based in South Africa , with the opportunity to work alongside international colleagues across the U.S. and Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment:

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple departments and regions

  • Develop strong relationships with hiring managers and recruitment partners

  • Support employer branding initiatives internally and externally

  • Track recruitment metrics and assist in reporting

  • Source top-tier talent using platforms like LinkedIn and other sourcing tools

HR Operations:

  • Lead and support the onboarding process for new employees

  • Assist in end-of-month time tracking and hours reporting

  • Coordinate and manage employee offboarding

  • Collaborate with the VP of HR on cross-timezone HR initiatives and projects

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Human Resources Payroll & HR Administrator

Durban, KwaZulu Natal Hilton

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What are we looking for

A Human Resource Payroll Administrator serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

  • Previous experience in Payroll Administration required
  • Certificate or related Payroll qualification preferred
  • Positive attitude
  • Good communication and people skills
  • Committed to delivering a high level of customer service both internally and externally
  • Excellent grooming standards
  • Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work on their own or in teams

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

  • Knowledge of hospitality

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities, and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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A Human Resource Payroll Administrator is responsible for managing HR administration responsibilities to deliver an excellent staff experience while supporting employee relations and departmental goals.

What will I be doing

As a Human Resource Payroll Administrator, you are responsible for managing HR administration responsibilities to deliver an excellent staff experience. You will also interface with the HR system and support employee relations. Specifically, you will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

  • Manage all HR Payroll administration, contracts, letters, and personnel files
  • Ensure accurate information is fed into the bespoke HR system
  • Assist with employee relations issues in the hotel in a confidential manner, including disciplinaries, grievances, and capability
  • Ensure recruitment and selection processes are adhered to and appropriate immigration checks are carried out
  • Help achieve departmental goals
  • Support the hotel with departmental training requirements, including inductions, work experience, careers fairs, and training materials
  • Ensure pay reviews, absence monitoring, and wage queries are managed in line with company guidelines
  • Ensure completion of training for hotel security, fire regulations, and other health and safety legislation
  • Assist and resolve team member and management queries

Required Experience:

Unclear seniority

Key Skills

Data Entry, Paychex, Accounting, UltiPro, Workers' Compensation Law, Ceridian, Paylocity, HRIS, Payroll, ADP, Kronos, Human Resources

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Human Resources Manager

Durban, KwaZulu Natal 121talent Pty

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Our client a leading Textile Manufacturing company based in Durban is looking to fill the position of Human Resources Manager.

Key Responsibilities :

Recruitment :

  • Advertising job vacancies internally and externally
  • Screening CV applications
  • Contacting shortlisted applicants for telephonic interview
  • Liaising with relevant Manager / CEO / Director to schedule interviews

New Employee On Boarding :

  • Communication with payroll on new employees starting
  • Draft contracts of employment
  • Liaise with CEO and payroll on rates and type of contract when starting new employees
  • Maintain database for fixed term employees
  • Liaise with Manager / CEO when ending fixed term contracts
  • Industrial Relations :

  • Guiding and assisting managers with staff disciplinary issues
  • Drafting of warnings when requested by managers
  • Chairing of disciplinary hearings or arranging with external chairperson to schedule disciplinary hearings
  • Drafting suspension and notices to attend disciplinary hearing
  • Investigation - obtaining information and statements from managers before suspension and hearings are scheduled
  • Liaising with Union on all issues around disciplinary issues
  • Liaising with Sactwu official when issuing warnings to shop stewards
  • Arranging annual Union meeting with Sactwu official CEO and shop stewards
  • Employment Equity :

  • Conducting quarterly employment equity meeting
  • Update knowledge on changes in legislation for employment equity and working with the consultant to start administering changes required in employment equity
  • Sign off with Director on annual employment equity plans drafted and submitted by consultant
  • Training and Development :

  • Ensuring managers are conducting on going on the job training for all employees
  • Receiving of all internal training registers from managers
  • Obtaining for quotations for training
  • Arranging training for employees
  • Keeping record of all training for annual submission of training
  • Submitting all data and annual training records i.e. training registers proof of payments for external training conducted and certificates to be submitted annually to external service provider for annual training submission
  • Maintaining database for training conducted
  • Policies and Procedures :

  • Continuous updating of company policies and procedures
  • Communicating with management and Union on changes in policies and procedures
  • Ensuring staff comply with company policies and procedures and taking disciplinary action for non-compliance
  • Assisting managers with application of company disciplinary matrix
  • IOD (Injuries on Duty) :

  • Ensuring all first aiders and health and safety team are trained annually to assist when employees are injured at work
  • Identifying seriousness of injuries and arranging with managers and logistics for employee to be taken to the Doctor.
  • Completion of IOD documents (WCL2 Forms) and emailing to Department of Labour
  • Following up with managers that all incidents / injuries are recorded on an incident report for health and safety file (audit)
  • Filing all IOD documents / incident reports for social audits
  • Labour Law :

  • Manage risk by being compliant with south African Labour laws and recommendations
  • Consulting with external IR consultants on any labour law / IR issues within the company
  • Payroll :

  • Obtaining maternity leave forms and arranging UI19 and UI2.7 plus all maternity forms for employees going on maternity leave
  • Email the supply chain manager any employees going on maternity leave so that managers can plan for replacement staff
  • Emailing payroll employee terminations and request documents for termination
  • Check provident fund documents sign off with finance and email to provident fund withdrawals
  • Assist with all provident fund withdrawals and queries
  • Work with payroll to follow up on staff absenteeism and issue notices and schedule hearings
  • Liaise with managers and payroll on late coming and issuing warnings
  • Social Compliance Audits :

  • Working with managers and CEO to prepare for annual social audits with Sedex for chain stores
  • Following up on non-compliances after social audit and working with finance CEO and supply chain manager to rectify non-compliances found after the audit
  • Arranging with relevant suppliers for social compliance audit booking
  • Working with finance team to prepare all documents required for social audit
  • Health and Safety :

  • Conducting quarterly health and safety meetings and sharing minutes of meetings with management
  • Ensuring all health and safety committee members are trained and certificates updated
  • Filing of minutes and health and safety training
  • Admin :

  • Creating data base and templates for HR
  • Filing of documents
  • Adhoc tasks as required
  • Qualifications and Experience :

  • Grade 12 Senior Certificate
  • Relevant tertiary qualification
  • Relevant experience
  • If you are interested in applying for this role please send a detailed copy of your CV to

    If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks please consider your application as unsuccessful.

    Required Experience :

    Manager

    Key Skills

    Employee Relations,Succession Planning,Employee Evaluation,Human Resources Management,Lean,Lean Management,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Payroll,Employment & Labor Law,Human Resources,Manufacturing

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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    Human Resources Administrator

    Pretoria, Gauteng TreasuryONE

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    Human Resources Administrator Position Overview

    Are you a high-achieving, driven HR professional looking to make a significant impact in a fast-growing, dynamic company? TreasuryONE, South Africa's leading treasury solutions provider, is expanding rapidly and seeking an exceptional Human Resources Administrator to join our innovative team. This is your opportunity to excel in a fast-paced environment where your proactive approach and commitment to excellence will be highly valued and rewarded.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Take full ownership of maintaining and updating employee records and HR database.
    • Lead the coordination of onboarding and induction processes, ensuring new employees have a seamless and engaging experience.
    • Deliver accurate support for payroll administration and employee benefits, ensuring timely and error-free processing.
    • Prepare and manage critical HR documentation, including contracts and policy updates, with professionalism and accuracy.
    • Act as a trusted advisor and first point of contact for employee enquiries, providing clear and confident guidance on HR policies and procedures.
    • Drive performance management and support impactful training and development initiatives that elevate team capabilities.
    • Champion employee engagement by planning and executing meaningful celebrations and recognition events that reinforce our vibrant culture.
    • Ensure unwavering compliance with South African labour legislation and company policies, mitigating risk and upholding the highest legal and ethical standards.
    • Provide proactive and efficient administrative support to the HR department, contributing to smooth and effective operations.

    Candidate Profile

    • Diploma or degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
    • Minimum of 2 years proven experience in HR administration within a demanding environment.
    • A self-starter with exceptional initiative capable of managing multiple priorities independently and efficiently.
    • Energetic, innovative, and resilient, thriving under pressure and embracing challenges as opportunities.
    • Deep knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices.
    • Outstanding organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills with a professional and confident presence.
    • Committed to maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgement at all times.
    • Proficient in MS Office and HRIS platforms.

    Why TreasuryONE

    • Join a rapidly expanding company with a clear growth trajectory and abundant career advancement opportunities.
    • Work in a high-performance culture that rewards excellence and innovation.
    • Receive a competitive remuneration package with comprehensive benefits.
    • Gain exposure to the dynamic treasury and financial services sector, working alongside industry experts.
    • Access continuous professional development and learning opportunities designed to accelerate your career.

    Required Experience : Manager

    Key Skills : Invoicing, Facilities Management, HVAC, AIX, Air Pressure Handling, AX

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : 2+ years

    Vacancy : 1

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    Consultant Human Resources

    Gauteng, Gauteng World Food Programme

    Posted 5 days ago

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    DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

    20 August 2025-23 : 59-GMT02 : 00 South Africa Standard Time (Johannesburg)

    WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and / or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability.

    ABOUT WFP

    The World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of climate change.

    At WFP people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse committed skilled and high performing teams selected on merit operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment living WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

    To learn more about WFP visit our website : follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news : YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok.

    WHY JOIN WFP

    WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

    WFP offers a highly inclusive diverse and multicultural working environment.

    WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training accreditation coaching mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

    A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country regional and global offices around the world and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

    We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

    Title : Consultant : ARC Human Resources Officer

    Org. Unit : African Risk Capacity (ARC)

    Duty Station : Initially based in Johannesburg South Africa and to move to Abidjan Cte dIvoire within contract period

    Contract type : Regular Consultant

    Duration : until 31 December 2025

    Reporting to : Head of Finance and Administration & ARC Chief Operating Officer

    Background

    The African Risk Capacity was established as a Specialized Agency of the African Union (AU) in November 2012 with 33 countries that are currently signatory to the ARC Establishment Agreement. The aim of ARC is to help Member States improve their capacities to better plan prepare and respond to extreme weather events and disasters and to assist food insecure populations. Operating under the privileges and immunities of the AU the ARC Agency through its Secretariat provides Member States with capacity building services for early warning contingency planning and risk 2014 ARC Agency established a financial affiliate ARC Insurance Company Limited (ARC Ltd) which is a specialist hybrid mutual insurance company that issues policies to governments and which aggregates and transfers risk to the international market. ARC through ARC Ltd. and after its capacity building activities provides financing in the form of insurance to African governments to execute pre-approved contingency plans in the event of severe disasters.

    The ARC Agency design and establishment phase was managed by WFP and WFP continues to provide administrative services support to the ARC Agency through an Administrative Services Agreement. For effective management of day-to-day HR administrative processes with WFP as well as the development and implementation of special staff capacity development projects ARC Agency would therefore require the services of an HR consultant to deliver the above.

    Governance and Structure Reform Review Process : In August 2016 a joint meeting of the ARC Agency and ARC Ltd Boards requested that an independent review of ARCs governance be conducted to ensure that ARCs current governance structures are sufficient and appropriate to undertake the tasks for which ARC was founded and ensure the successful implementation of the strategic framework. The review was intended to enable ARCs Member States Boards and Management to learn from the implementation of the governance model to date; and to chart a course of further refinement and improvement to the governance model and governance practice within the model. A Governance Reform Project was initiated in 2018. The Boards of ARC Agency and ARC Ltd at their joint seating of May 9 2019 after considering the options for a more effective governance framework endorsed a new governance structure. The Implementation of the proposed governance arrangement will be managed as a programme of work called the OneARC Programme. The programme consists of 5 separate projects (Treaty Amendments Organisational Design Changes Operational Changes Strategy Refresh and Change Management).

    In line with the above the HR consultant will support the Organizational Design and Change Management workstreams to fully adopt and embrace the organisational and governance changes.

    HQ Relocation : In 2019 the Conference of Parties approved the relocation of the ARC Headquarters from Johannesburg South Africa to Abidjan Cte dIvoire. Currently negotiations and discussions are underway with the Government of Cte dIvoire to finalise the Host Agreement. Although timelines on the physical move is not fully established and are dependent on several conditional factors it is certain is that the move will have a significant impact on our staff. There will be need to develop and comprehensive end-to-end HQ relocation process.

    The HR consultant will collaborate with key stakeholders on the development and delivery of the HQ relocation plan.

    Reporting Line and Duties :

    Under the overall supervision of the Head of Finance and Administration on day-to-day HR and Administration and to the ARC Agency Chief Operating Officer on the Governance and Structure Reform and HQ Relocation workstreams the HR consultant will be responsible for the following key duties :

    Staffing and Recruitment :

    Liaising directly with heads of units and in line with established WFP rules and procedures the HR consultant will manage the recruitment process for ARC employees :

    • Advise ARC employees on the systematic process for recruitments;
    • Liaise with hiring managers to ensure recruitment requests are initiated in a timely manner;
    • Prepare and submit all recruitment related request documentation to WFP HR;
    • Liaise with WFP HR to ensure timely processing of contracts;
    • Work closely with the ARC HR Administrative Associate to ensure WINGS actions are carried out in a timely and effective manner;
    • Maintain up-to-date records and data of staff coordinate and prepare timely statistics and conduct analysis when required;
    • Ensure applicable rules and regulations are communicated to ARC managers;

    For newly recruited employees : plan develop and deliver onboarding activities which ensure new employees have a positive experience of ARC and are successfully integrated into their new role and the organization.

    Staff development and performance management :

  • Identify develop and Manage ARC training portfolio for employees that offers a mix of training opportunities (group training online etc.) to support regular development of staff based on budget availability;
  • Identify and recommend Leadership / Management and Development Programmes aimed at ensuring that current and future ARC managers are abreast with the latest leadership and management practices;
  • Work closely with WFP HR on guidelines and procedures for Special Programmes including internships secondment agreements with other Agencies JPOs SPOs with due consideration to WFP policies and procedures;
  • Support with the management of the Performance Management process for ARC (including monitoring of PACE; providing advice and guidance to ARC staff on the performance management);
  • Identify and provide a 360-feedback process to complement the performance management process within ARC as a way of monitoring managerial standards and as a source of input for training needs (i.e. identify best approach for ARC and implement related communication and roll out activities).

    Policies and Procedures

    Provide advice to all ARC employees and ensuring that established WFP / ARC policies procedures processes systems and tools are available and correctly applied to support them :

  • Prepare monthly bulletins to help inform and educate ARC employees on existing HR policies;
  • Organise information sessions for staff when required on key HR policies and procedures.

    Governance and Structure Reform Process - Organisational Restructuring and Design Workstream :

  • Under the supervision of the ARC COO and in close collaboration with the external Organisational Design (OD) Consultant contribute to the development and roll-out of the OD implementation plan including stakeholder engagement activities and talent mapping exercise ensuring that the process is compliant and handled with sensitivity and confidentiality;
  • Jointly work with the external OD Consultant and stakeholders to revise / develop TORs and other HR related documentation for established roles within the new organisational structure; providing necessary advice and ensuring timely submission to WFP HR for the formal TOR level assessment / job classification process;
  • Effectively communicate and consult with WFP HR on the OD process to ensure that accurate information and guidance is provided on the process and that consistent and timely processing actions are taken;
  • Together with the ARC COO and external OD Consultant plan the timely delivery of targeted internal staff communication related to the OD process.

    Governance and Structure Reform Process Change Management Workstream :

    Under the supervision of the ARC COO and in close collaboration with external Change Management consultants and OneARC Team :

  • Contribute to internal stakeholder engagement activities including development and timelydelivery of internal staff communication related to the change management process;
  • Provide advice and participate in the effective integration of the ARC Core Values;
  • Support the identification of perceived risks and anticipated points of resistance and developspecific plans to mitigate or address the concerns;
  • Identify potential trainings or interventions to support staff during and after the changemanagement process.

    HQ Relocation :

  • Work as an integral member of the HQ Relocation Team to develop and conduct a risk and impactassessment of the HQ relocation on staff;
  • Contribute to the development of an HQ relocation and transition plan for all staff;
  • Together with the HQ Relocation Team prepare and deliver targeted communication activities forall affected staff;
  • Maintain discussions and work in collaboration with WFP HR to understand the impact of the HQrelocation on the different staff contracts ensuring that the policies and procedures are consistently applied;
  • Work closely with WFP HR on new and revised contracts and the processing thereof andpreparation of all necessary documentation in a timely manner.

    Other :

    Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor.

    Qualifications & Experience Required

    Education :

    Advanced university degree or university degree and equivalent experience in one or more of the following disciplines : Change Management Human Resources Management Behavioral Studies Social Sciences Organisational Development or similar relevant discipline

    Experience :

    At least five years of postgraduate professional experience in Organisational Development Staff development Training management and Learning Management Development.

    Language :

    Fluency in English required. Limited knowledge (intermediate / level B) of another AU official language

    French Arabic or Portuguese desirable.

    Knowledge :

    Strong writing research and analytical skills. Strong computer skills in MS Office based word processing spreadsheet presentation database and other standard software packages and systems.

    Desirable skills and Competencies :

    Superior analytical research writing and communication skills

    Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills

    Ability to work in a fast-paced team centered start-up environment

    Ability to resourcefully and effectively navigate new environments

    Ability to complete tasks on time and uphold ARC standards for high quality output without constant supervision

    Strong computer skills including excellent knowledge in MS Office Packages

    General knowledge of or experience working with the African Union the UN NGOs NEPAD Regional Economic Communities Regional Technical Institutions.

    WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

    WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

    Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

    REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

    WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact :

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    We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

    Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application.

    Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

    Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

    Additional documents such as passport recommendation letters academic certificates etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

    Please contact us at in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

    Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

    All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse all forms of discrimination any kind of harassment sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Therefore all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

    No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) FAO Finance Committee WFP External Auditor WFP Audit Committee Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

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