Superintendent - Local. & Succ. Plann. (389401) at ArcelorMittal

Yekepa, Nimba, Liberia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Strategic Development, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Localization Strategy, Compliance, Data Analytics, Project Management, Coaching, Mentoring, Knowledge Transfer, HR Systems, Talent Assessment, Communication, Problem-Solving

Industry

mining

Description

Duties and Responsibilities / KPI’s Leadership & Strategic Development • Provide leadership and guidance to all departments on localization and succession initiatives. • Collaborate with the L&D Team, HR Business Partner, and departmental heads to identify leadership development needs and provide career support. • Participate in strategic workforce planning meetings, providing insight into talent availability and development strategies. • Conduct stakeholder engagement sessions to align leadership and operational team on localization goals • Conduct scenario planning and replacement plan for critical roles to mitigate sudden vacancies Localization & Succession Planning Framework • Maintain a robust localization and Succession Management System to identify "ready-now" and "future-ready" candidates for identified roles. • Conduct regular talent reviews in collaboration with department heads. • Monitor the health of the talent pipeline, identifying gaps where external recruitment may still be necessary and escalate accordingly. Localization Strategy Execution & Compliance • Execute the Localization Roadmap to increase the representation of local nationals in technical and leadership positions. • Partner with managers to create structured knowledge-transfer plans and mentorship programs. • Ensure compliance with local labour laws and government-mandated localization quotas. • Execute and continuously improve AML’s localization and succession planning frameworks. • Ensure ownership and accountability for local talent development and transition tracker. • Work closely with the L&D Manager to curate specialized development pathways for Successors and Localization Candidates. • Lead tracking of the progress of high-potential employees to ensure they are meeting the milestones required for promotion and career next steps. • Facilitate coaching, mentoring, and stretch assignment opportunities. Data, Reporting & Analytics • Develop tracking tools, monitor and provide reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the localization strategy. • Provide regular reports to HR leadership on pipeline readiness and localization risks in coordination with L&D team. KPI- Areas Metric- Target/Goal Localization Plan % of identified successors with active & reviewed Individual 100% Development Plan (IDPs) Risk Management Period to resolved identified localization risks ≥ 20 days Talent Development % of high potential employees meeting development milestones 15% yoy Compliance % increase in nationals transitioning to localized roles per annum ≥ 10% after year 1 Knowledge Transfer # of structured knowledge transfer plans implemented ≥ 90% Mobility YoY increase in internal and external mobility for targeted roles ≥ 3% Qualifications / Experience / Technical Knowledge Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred). Experience: • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Succession Planning or related HR leadership roles. • Proven experience in designing and implementing succession planning and or executing localization strategy. • Demonstrated practical understanding of localization strategies and workforce development in a mining or industrial setting. • Extensive experience with managing collaborations, stakeholders’ engagement and management. Technical Knowledge & Skills: • Experience working with HR systems and talent analytics tools (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors, HRIS). • Advance Excel and PowerPoint skills for reporting and presentations. • Expertise in talent assessment, competency frameworks and stakeholders' facilitation Core Competencies / Skills Strategic Thinking & Planning • Ability to align localization initiatives with organizational goals. • Expertise in workforce planning and talent pipeline development. • Project management and coordination skills Leadership & Influence • Strong capability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders. • Stakeholder engagement skills. • Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks. Performance Management • Proficiency in implementing PDP and EDP systems. • Analytical & Reporting Skills • Ability to analyze training effectiveness and prepare detailed reports. Personal Qualities / Behavioral Traits Integrity & Professionalism • Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality in handling sensitive information. Adaptability. • Thrives in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Communication Excellence. • Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences. Problem-Solving. • Proactive in identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions. Collaboration. • Build strong relationships across departments and with external partners. Resilience. • Maintains composure under pressure and meets deadlines consistently. Working Conditions • Fast-paced, team-oriented environment • Based at Buchanan site with occasional travel to other AML sites. • Standard office environment with frequent interaction in operational areas. • Requires flexibility to work extended hours during peak project periods. • Exposure to mining site conditions; adherence to all safety protocols is mandatory. Health and Safety • Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, standards, and procedures. • Participate in health, safety and environment training programs to understand potential hazards, safety procedures, and emergency protocols. • Report any health, safety and environmental concerns, incidents, or near misses promptly to the designated supervisor or safety officer. • Assist in identifying workplace hazards and participate in risk assessments to minimize risks to personal health and safety. • Wear appropriate PPE as required for specific tasks or environments and ensure that it is maintained and used correctly. • Be familiar with emergency response procedures, including evacuation routes, assembly points, and first aid protocols. • Follow established safe work practices and procedures to prevent accidents, injuries, or illnesses. • Operate machinery, tools, and equipment safely, following manufacturer's instructions and the AML safety guidelines. • Maintain a clean and orderly workspace to reduce hazards and prevent accidents. o Promote a culture of health and safety awareness among coworkers by encouraging safe behaviors and reporting unsafe conditions. o Participate in health and safety committees or meetings as required, providing input and suggestions for improving workplace safety. o Keep accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training activities as required by company policy and regulations. Environment • Oversee and monitor the environmental performance of your department's functions, ensuring high levels of awareness and compliance with company environmental policies and relevant environmental laws. • Regularly review environmental performance metrics and indicators to track progress, identify trends, and address areas for improvement. • Ensure all environmental incidents are reported promptly and investigated thoroughly in line with company policies and legal requirements. • Uphold a culture of environmental responsibility and compliance within the organization by setting clear expectations for incident reporting and response at all levels. • Collaborate with the Environment team to identify opportunities for environmental improvement and develop strategic programs to enhance sustainability practices. ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries. Our material is part of the fabric of life. What we produce makes a difference – to individuals, communities, businesses and society. At ArcelorMittal, the safety, health, and wellbeing of our employees are our top priorities. We believe that every accident is avoidable, and it is essential for every employee, from the shop floor to the management committee, to hold this belief. Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future. ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) is operating inside Liberia since 2006, where we are employing approximately 1600 employees and about 1000 contractors mainly in the area of security as well as in transactional manual work like Bush cutting keeping the railway and our concession area free of natural overgrowth, as well as putting tarpaulins on the railcars etc. In Liberia we are running operations, spread over three locations, our harbour, and our Main offices in Buchanan, and the Nimba region the mines, existing of multiple mining locations at Tokadeh, Gangar and Yuelliton and a Crushing plant and rail loading facility, serviced by our own accommodation settlement in Yekepa. These locations are all connected with a 260 km Railroad, operated, and managed by AML, as per the MDA between ArcelorMittal and the government of Liberia. Currently 5 mtpa iron ore (DSO -Direct Shipping Ore) are produced, which will be phased out in the next few years and replaced with Iron Ore Concentrate. The Phase 2 project aims to increase export of Iron Ore to 15 mtpa (concentrate). This was restarted end 2020 after it was put on hold in 2014 due to Ebola outbreak in. Significant civil construction work was already well advanced when the project was put on hold. Phase 2 of the project consist of an iron ore concentrator at the mine, rehabilitation and upgrade of Rail line, and a new iron ore bulk handling terminal in the port.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and guidance on localization and succession initiatives while collaborating with various teams to identify leadership development needs. Execute the Localization Roadmap to increase local representation in technical and leadership positions and ensure compliance with local labor laws.