Human Resource Specialist: Organisational Development and Change Management (12-month Fixed-Term Contract)

Job Purpose

• To drive organisational development and change management practices across the office by coordinating various strategic HR initiatives. This role will play a key part in enhancing organisational effectiveness and executing critical and strategic HR initiatives. The position reports to the Head of Human Resources.

Key Performance Areas

• Driving organisation-wide growth by supporting organisational effectiveness, talent management, succession planning, and employee retention.

• Providing organisational development and change management support.

• Advising 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.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF-7) in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Organisational Development, Human Resource Management, or a related field.

• More than 5 years' experience as an Organisational Development/ Effectiveness, Talent Management, or Change Management Specialist with exposure to Human Resource Management systems and operations.

• Prosci or ACMP Change Management Certification is an essential requirement.

• Registration with other HR professional bodies (e.g., SABPP, IPM) will be an added advantage.

• Excellent facilitation, stakeholder management skills, organisational development, and change management skills.

• A solid understanding of HR procedures, processes, and prescripts.

• Knowledge of SA Labour Legislation (BCEA, LRA, SDA, EEA, etc.).

• Knowledge of people standards is preferred.

• Must be competent in using MS Office Suite and other digital tools to manage HR Processes.

Other Key Competencies

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills: People management, presentation skills, change management skills, talent management skills, facilitation skills, problem-solving, interpersonal, ability to build strategic stakeholder relations, conflict management skills, in-depth knowledge of the Human Resource value chain, the ability to perform consistently under pressure, and be team-oriented.