Lead workforce planning and talent acquisition initiatives to ensure the Programme attracts, recruits and retains high-calibre talent aligned to current and future organisational needs.
Oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding and probation processes while enhancing employer branding, candidate experience and recruitment effectiveness.
Monitor labour market trends and workforce metrics to support strategic workforce planning and decision-making.

Talent Development & Organisational Capability

Lead the implementation of performance management, learning and development, leadership development and succession planning programmes.
Drive organisational capability assessments and implement interventions that strengthen employee performance, workforce readiness and leadership capacity.
Develop and oversee career development, internship and graduate programmes that support sustainable talent pipelines.

People Systems, Digital Transformation & Innovation

Provide strategic and functional leadership for HRMIS, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other People & Culture technologies.
Lead digital transformation initiatives that enhance process automation, employee self-service, operational efficiency and service delivery.
Oversee system upgrades, enhancements, vendor relationships, user adoption and continuous improvement initiatives.

People Analytics & Workforce Intelligence

Develop workforce analytics frameworks, dashboards and reporting tools that support strategic planning and evidence-based decision-making.
Analyse workforce trends relating to recruitment, retention, learning, performance, engagement and diversity metrics.
Ensure data quality, governance, integrity and compliance across People & Culture systems and records.

Organisational Development, Change Management & Inclusion

Support organisational development and change initiatives through workforce analysis, talent interventions and leadership development programmes.
Champion the integration of Gender, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (GDEI) principles across recruitment, talent development and succession planning practices.
Promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation and organisational effectiveness.

Governance, Compliance & Quality Assurance

Ensure compliance with employment legislation, organisational policies, data protection requirements and recruitment governance standards.
Review and strengthen talent management policies, procedures and controls to enhance effectiveness, accountability and service quality.
Support internal and external audits relating to talent management, workforce data and People Systems.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Lead, coach and develop staff within the Talent Management, People Systems and Analytics portfolio.
Partner with departmental leaders to understand workforce requirements and deliver strategic people solutions.
Collaborate across People & Culture functions and represent the department in organisational projects, committees and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess:

A master’s degree in human resource management, Organisational Development, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, Information Systems or a related field.
A Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or an equivalent professional qualification.
Membership in good standing with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or another recognised professional body, with a valid practising certificate where applicable.
At least eight (8) years of progressive experience in Human Resources or People & Culture functions, including talent management, organisational development and/or HR systems management.
At least four (4) years of experience in a management role.

Required Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

Strong expertise in talent acquisition, workforce planning and talent management practices.
Experience in learning and development, performance management, leadership development and succession planning.
Proficiency in HRMIS, ATS, LMS and other digital People & Culture platforms.
Strong analytical, reporting and workforce analytics capabilities.
Knowledge of organisational development, change management and digital transformation.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching and team development capabilities.
High levels of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality and sound judgement.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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