Manager People & Culture

The Manager People & Culture supports the Head: People & Culture in delivering strategic objectives and overseeing daily operations of the department that includes recruitment, talent acquisition, training, organisational development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, wellness, employee engagement, and risk compliance.

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

People & Culture Operations Management:

• Oversee and align People & Culture strategies with business objectives
• Enhance P & C processes for operational efficiency
• Plan for wage negotiations and assist in policy development
• Provide P & C guidance to managers and foster stakeholder relationships
• Monitor and report on performance metrics
• Formulate monthly and quarterly P&C Operational reports

Recruitment (Talent Acquisition):

• Oversee the recruitment process to attract, select, and retain the most suitable and best talent
• Oversee the development and implementation of talent acquisition strategies to meet the company's staffing needs
• Ensure that the end-to-end process for recruitment and selection is undertaken within the set turnaround time
• Oversee the implementation of the recruitment policies, procedures, and standards to ensure a consistent approach
• Oversee compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations throughout the recruitment process
• Compilation of Affirmative Action report in line with Employment Equity guidelines , ensure quarterly AA meetings are held

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Identify and mitigate People & Culture risks with all department
• Ensure compliance with People Risk Policies and regulations
• Conduct P & C audits and provide compliance training

People Management:

• Promote a collaborative team environment
• Ensure operational efficiency in People & Culture department
• Facilitate team-building activities among departments
• Assist People & Culture team to provide continuous support to all departments

Learning and Organisation Development:

• Overseeing the implementation of learning and development programs
• Foster continuous learning and conduct training needs analysis
• Overseeing the training budget and evaluate its effectiveness on a monthly basis
• Ensure Employee Engagement Impact plan is effectively implemented and managed by Managers across the organisation
• Oversee the administrative process of Succession Planning through the organisation to ensure satisfactory bench strength
• Prepare annual training levy documentation and ensure its timeous submission to Namibia Training Authority

Compensation and Benefits:

• Oversee payroll and benefits activities on a monthly basis on Seamless and other related platforms
• Conduct salary surveys and ensure compliance with compensation policies
• Administer staff benefits and third-party payments
• Process weekly and monthly payroll activities and ensure adherence to payroll cut off dates

Employee Wellness and Engagement:

• Oversee the Implementation of wellness programs in line with the annual Wellness Calendar
• Coordinate health screenings and provide mental health and other related support to departments
• Promote work-life balance and physical activities

Employee Relations

• Ensure disciplinary and grievances are conducted in line with People Risk Policies timeously (procedural and substantive fairness)
• Prepare and represent the organisation at dispute resolution platforms such as Conciliation/Arbitration hearings
• Facilitate quarterly engagement in line with Collective/Recognition agreement with Stakeholders e, g. Union on annual wages and salary negotiation is conducted

Knowledge and Skills Required of the Job Holder:

• Namibian Citizen/Permanent Resident with Grade 12, 25 points
• University degree or Honours in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or equivalent
• Master's Degree in HR or MBA is an added advantage
• At least 5 years of HR generalist experience, with 5 years in middle management
• Strong HR Data Analytics experience
• Thorough understanding of Namibian Labour Act and related employment Acts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel nationally
• Good proficiency in English and any other Namibian language