Overview
Head Of Human Resources Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at African Leadership Academy
Head of Human Resources
AfricanLeadershipAcademy is seeking an experienced anddynamicHead of HR to lead the organization’s people functions, unlock potential and execute ourstrategic vision.
About African
Leadership
Academy
Since 2008, AfricanLeadershipAcademy (ALA) has sought to identify, develop and connect the most promising young leaders on the African continent, organizing them into a powerful community of ethical and effectivecollaborativeaction. More than fifteen years into the journey, the organization has built a powerful track record of impact. Our campus community serves 250+ young leaders from across the continent each year.
Our pan-African programs in entrepreneurship andimpactfulcareers serve hundreds more. Through these young leaders, we are already impacting thousands of Africans as we pursue a vision of lasting peace and shared prosperity.
As aleadership developmentorganization and as a learning community, people drive our work. Our 160 dedicated staff and faculty (“staffulty”), representingdiversebackgrounds and experiences, work together to make ALA’s mission a reality. This January we launched our next 3-year strategy, identifying human capital as a key enabling pillar of our success. Similar to our investment in developing students, we are committed to building a human capital engine that makes ALA an excellent place forprofessional growth.
The Head of Human Resources will play a crucial role in implementing theGreat Place to Growpriority as we strive to become an employer of choice.
The Role
s & Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day HR operations:The Head of HR will lead the operational delivery of transactional human resources at ALA, including (but not limited to) recruitment, hiring, and onboarding; compensation, benefits, payroll, and leave; performance and talent management;leadershipand development; as well as compliance and reporting. The Head of HR will manage a team of 3 HR professionals and will set and manage the HR operational budget.
Excellence in Service:The Head of HR will lead the HR department to drive and achieve operational excellence in service delivery across the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to exit. They will ensure effective management of HR systems and technology, leveraging data-driven insights to continuously enhance HR processes and internal customer service.
Advisor to Managers & Executives:The Head of HR will serve as a thought partner and advisor to managers and executives. By collaborating closely withleadership, they will ensure that ALA’s talent practices, including recruitment and retention, are reflective of our culture and strategy, and that ALA continually attracts & retainstop talent.
Champion Learning & Development:The Head of HR will foster a culture of high performance across the organization by ensuring that staff and faculty are learning and growing in their roles. The Head of HR will oversee ALA’s approach tolearning and developmentand will coordinate regular training and upskilling sessions for individuals and teams.
Compliance:The Head of HR is the custodian of ALA HR policies and plays a key role in managing HR policies that comply with legal requirements and reflect ALA’s mission and values. These policies cover a wide range of areas such as employee conduct,diversity and inclusion, workplace safety, and benefits. The Head of HR will ensure that these policies are updated on a regular basis and communicated c…
Title: Head Of Human Resources
Company: African Leadership Academy
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: HR/Recruitment, Management
