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Sr. Manager, Human Resources – GEM Africa Jobs in Midrand at Alcon
At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.
This position partners with managers and associates in South Africa and Egypt to deliver core HR services. Ensures an optimal management of HR processes and associate experience, with a focus on people and culture.
The HR Business Partners is responsible for solving local organizational challenges through people-related solutions that support Alcon’s mission: “to help people see brilliantly”. Delivers annual people processes; has in-depth knowledge of local talent, and provides coaching to managers to help them accelerate talent readiness. The HRBP brings a deep understanding of local business needs. Contributes HR point of view into business issues and supports diagnostic interventions to deliver local solutions.
Collaborates on a regular basis with HR COEs and HR Services on design and execution of solutions and service delivery to clients. Implements strategic initiatives and other enterprise-wide initiatives and HR programs to support Alcon associates, including compensation, performance, employee relations and engagement, culture, and talent development initiatives.
Is a role model of Alcon’s values & behaviors.
In this role, a typical day will include:
In partnership with people leaders:
Aligns with the Talent & Culture Partner to execute enterprise level initiatives.
Delivers Alcon’s core HR services and people processes (e.g. OTR, PMP), and ensures an optimal associate experience
Drives business success by coaching and advising teams on associate experience initiatives, such as Associate Experience Dashboard, Recognition programs, etc.
Ensures timely execution of all people-related processes
Implements global, regional or local HR programs
Coaches business leaders and associates on all HR-related topics (e.g. change management, talent management, employee relations, career development, etc.)
Accountable for driving high-quality, diverse local talent bench, through selection process, equitable compensation practices and adequate talent development
Support diagnostic intervention and problem resolution strategies to contribute HR point of view to business issues
Utilize workforce analytics and insights to improve people and workforce management.
Knowledge and Skills:
Business Insights – Ability to understand business drivers and how organizational strategy relates to human capital strategy.
Persuades – Can coach and influence people leaders and teams, using data, trends (internal & external) and perspectives to drive alignment, ownership and improved decision making and actions needed to move the business, people strategies or personal performance forward.
Decision Quality – Ability to identify and leverage data to make informed human capital decisions as well as influence the business. Relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgement when making decisions. Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles.
Collaborates – Actively participates in and supports a collaborative team environment. Role model for Alcon V&Bs.
Plans and Aligns – Effectively manage multiple projects/cases with competing priorities and changing expectations. Sets objectives to align with broader organizational goals. Stages activities with relevant milestones and schedules.
Communicates Effectively – Excellent written, verbal, listening and presentation skills with ability to express thoughts in a clear and concise manner. Attentively listen to others.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of years and education of directly related experience.
Work Experience:
5-7 relevant years’ experience in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
Prior experience as an HR Business Partner
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English.
Proficient in South Africa labor law
Experience working with any other countries would be ideal
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
Manage your own workload and schedule while hitting your set targets
Collaborate with teammates to share best practices and learnings as work evolves
See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
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Title: Sr. Manager, Human Resources – GEM Africa
Company: Alcon
Location: Midrand
