Human Resource Specialist (12-months Fixed-Term Contract)

The Office of the Ombud for Financial Services Providers (FAIS Ombud) was established by the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 37 of 2002 (FAIS Act). Its objective is to consider and dispose of complaints in a procedurally fair, informal, economical, and expeditious manner and by reference to what is equitable in all circumstances. The FAIS Ombud office is located in the east of Pretoria, Gauteng, and seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking HR Specialist - Organisation Development and Talent Management. Job Purpose Responsible for providing specialist Human Capital support in organisational development, change management, talent management, employee experience, and organisational culture to enhance organisational effectiveness and workforce readiness. The successful candidate will develop and implement evidence-based people and organisational interventions aligned with the People Strategy and broader organisational objectives, while supporting organisational transformation initiatives, including the anticipated amalgamation, through structured change management, organisational readiness, stakeholder engagement, and change adoption activities. The role also provides expert advice, facilitation, and project support to management and employees on organisational effectiveness and people-related change initiatives. The position reports to the Head of Human Resources. Key Performance Areas: Driving organisation-wide growth by supporting talent management, succession planning, and employee retention. Providing organisational development and change management support. Advise management and staff on performance management processes and development matters. Participate in developing and reviewing the HR Policies and Procedures. Provide support on crafting and reviewing job profiles and job specifications. Prepare HR project reports for approval by the Head of HR. Coordinate the implementation of audit recommendations. Support the implementation of benchmark initiatives. Taking the lead and working with other HR staff in the completion of assigned projects, e.g., organisational development and change management-related initiatives Participate in the execution of the People strategy. Support the change portfolio, which allows the Office to prepare for and successfully adopt the change. Lead the change management activities within a structured process framework. Evaluate the change impact and organisational readiness to limit potential risks. Support training and communication as part of change management. Evaluate the risk of change and provide actionable recommendations on managing its impact. Evaluate resistance in adopting the change at the user, process, and technology level, where applicable. Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess the decisions and performance related to the change request. Support talent management initiatives across the Office as directed by the Head of HR. Perform general administration and project-related functions as directed by the Head of HR.