Chief People Officer - FerroAlloys

at  Glencore

JOB HIGHLIGHTS

• We are looking for a Chief People Officer for our FerroAlloys Division who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of an organisation’s Human Resources and Talent Management functions.
• Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
• The role involves developing and implementing strategies to drive transformation, ensuring we attract, retain, and develop talent within the organisation, as well as ensuring that Human Resources practices align with the company’s overall goals and values.

CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER - FERROALLOYS

Reference Number
Ref. No. 06O - 001399/24
Location: Rustenburg, South Africa
Department: Human Resources, FerroAlloys Division (“Division”)
Reporting to CEO – FerroAlloys Division (“Division”)
We are looking for a Chief People Officer for our FerroAlloys Division who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of an organisation’s Human Resources (Human Resources) and Talent Management functions. The role involves developing and implementing strategies to drive transformation, ensuring we attract, retain, and develop talent within the organisation, as well as ensuring that Human Resources practices align with the company’s overall goals and values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tertiary qualifications in either Human Resources, Business Administration, Behavioural Sciences, Industrial Relations, or equivalent Human Resources experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 15 years’ Generalist Human Resources experience.
• Experience and knowledge of the mining industry would be an advantage.
• Ability to effectively communicate Human Resources strategies, priorities, and challenges to senior leadership and influence decision-making at the highest levels of the organisation.
• Experience serving as a trusted business partner to the leadership team on all Human Resources Matters.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex employee relations issues, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures that promote fairness, equity, and compliance with South African employment laws and regulations.
• Strong transformation and change management ability with proven experience providing counsel beyond Human Resources, assisting, and supporting leaders through implementing changes in the business.
• High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to upholding ethical principles in all Human Resources practices and decisions.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, building collaboration within a matrix structure.
• Proven leadership, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
  How to :
  Please on the Careers Portal: Applications Close: Friday, 28 June 2024
  This vacancy will be filled in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Glencore. By ing for this position, you consent to Glencore collecting, storing, using, destroying, and processing in any other manner personal information for purposes of attending to this advertisement, and/ or all matters relating thereto, including the disclosure to third parties of such personal information for purposes of confirming such personal information. In the event you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful. The CVs of unsuccessful candidates will not be returned.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Assist the CEO Of FerroAlloys with Human Resources Management
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Human Resources strategy aligned with the organisation’s overall business objectives and goals. This includes setting priorities, establishing metrics for success, and ensuring that Human Resources initiatives contribute to the organization’s long-term success.
• Lead efforts to attract, recruit, onboard, and retain top talent across all levels of the organization. Develop talent management strategies, succession plans, and career development programs to ensure a pipeline of skilled and engaged employees.
• Support Employee Engagement and Culture by fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and well-being.
• Oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations, feedback mechanisms, and recognition programs. Ensure that performance management practices support employee development, accountability, and alignment with organisational goals.
• Develop and implement learning and development programs to enhance the skills, capabilities, and competencies of employees. Provide opportunities for continuous learning and career growth to support employee engagement and retention.
• Manage current and implement new Human Resources technology systems to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the employee experience.
• Support as a trusted advisor to the leadership team and board of directors on Human Resources matters. Collaborate with other business functions, such as finance, operations, and IT, to align Human Resources strategies with broader organisational objectives and ensure cross-functional integration and synergy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring Alignment of Human Resources Strategies and initiatives with the overall Business Strategy
• Management of the outputs of the Human Resources function in all the operations to ensure Human Resources strategies and initiatives remain firmly aligned with the overall organisational goals and Glencore Group Values.
• Implement and drive Compensation and Benefit strategies to ensure the business attracts and retains talent whilst ensuring alignment to Group requirements.
• Develop and execute a Human Resources Technology strategy to enhance Human Resources processes and functions within the business to improve efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness in managing human resources-related tasks, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management and employee engagement.
• Lead organisational change initiatives driving the transformation agenda to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts across the business, including, in accordance with legislative requirements such as the Employment Equity Act and Mineral and Petroleum Resources Act and associated Charter, and reporting progress therewith.
• Develop and implement employee relations strategies to foster a healthy and inclusive workplace ensuring compliance with South African Labour laws, sectoral regulations, and industry standards.
• Ensure Governance and assurance with global policies by establishing frameworks and processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  This role will be based at our Head Office in Rustenburg, reporting to the CEO of the FerroAlloys Division.