Southern Africa & Islands Area HRBP at Maersk Line

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualises and leads the execution of People Function strategies, policies, and practices, complementing the business strategy.
• Serves as an essential driver of change, taking charge of the entire change management process and optimising it.
• Places particular focus on bringing the corporate culture to life to attract and retain top talent.
• Coach leaders to enhance their strategic thinking and interpersonal skills, empowering them to drive exceptional team performance and organizational growth.
• Plays a strategic role in transitioning businesses throughout the entire M&A process, ensuring successful outcomes. 
• Identifies people and business challenges and implements responding solutions.
• Collaborates with leaders in developing and enhancing talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, and productivity.
• Optimises resource levels across the organisation to maximise functions and improve performance.
• Spearheads overall organisational development, design, restructure, and other related initiatives.
• Accountable for computing, preparing, and controlling the SAI People Function budget.
• Facilitates and owns the implementation of the transformation strategy, diversity, employment equity, BBBEE, and inclusion.
• Ensures legislative and compliance requirements pertaining to the People Function.
• Utilizes analytics and metrics to make data-driven decisions and report on performance relative to business goals.
• Drives organisational effectiveness through high-performing and motivated teams.

Who are we looking for / Critical Qualifications / Experience

• Relevant tertiary education.
• Proven track record of strategic business partnering with senior leaders within a global matrix organisation.
• Possesses strong teamwork skills, with the capability to lead through influence across various teams.
• Ability to challenge leaders in the business when they identify issues or hold different perspectives.
• Resilience and maturity in dealing with change/uncertainty and delivering results in challenging environments.
• Evidence of thought-leadership and an understanding of the commercial business landscape.
• Excellence in influencing senior stakeholders, conceptualising and shaping strategies, challenging perceptions and expanding points of view while acting as a trusted advisor and courageous advocate.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to work in a matrix team environment where collaboration is key for our business success.
• Solid knowledge and experience in adhering to local compliance requirements in South Africa, specifically with BBBEE, Employment Equity, and Skills Development initiatives.