People and Culture Director

Job Description

The Group Head of People and Culture will be a key driver in shaping organisational culture, driving talent development initiatives, and implementing forward-thinking HR strategies across this diverse manufacturing business with strong operational presence in Africa.Client DetailsImpressive, multi-million dollar manufacturing business with strong operational presence in Africa, looking to diversify geographically.DescriptionKey Responsibilities will include:Develop and Execute People and Culture Strategy:Collaborate with executive leadership to design, implement, and continuously improve the overarching People and Culture strategy, aligning it with the companys vision and long-term objectives.Create strategic workforce plans to address current and future talent needsTalent Forecasting and Analysis:Conduct a thorough analysis of current workforce demographics, skill sets, and competencies to identify potential gaps and areas for improvement.Collaborate with department heads and business leaders to understand their workforce needs, projected growth, and emerging skill requirements.Utilise workforce analytics and data-driven insights to anticipate talent trends, industry shifts, and economic changes that may impact talent pool.Talent Acquisition and Management:Oversee the development of recruitment and talent acquisition strategies to attract talent across various levels and functions in the manufacturing industry.Implement talent management programs, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives to nurture a pipeline of future leaders.Organisational Culture and Employee Engagement:Champion a positive and inclusive organisational culture that fosters innovation, teamwork, and employee well-being.Design and implement employee engagement programs to enhance job satisfaction, productivity, inclusion, and retention.Performance Management and Learning & Development:Establish performance management frameworks and systems to drive accountability and continuous improvement.Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify training needs and design learning and development programs that enhance employee skills and competencies.Succession Planning and Leadership Development:Work closely with the leadership team to identify key roles and critical positions within the organisation.Develop comprehensive succession plans for leadership positions, ensuring a strong pipeline of internal talent for future leadership roles.Design and implement leadership development programs that cultivate high-potential employees and equip them with the necessary skills for future leadership roles.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives:Lead DEI strategy to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring equitable opportunities for all employees.HRAnalytics and Reporting:Utilise data-driven insights to make informed decisions, track HR metrics, and measure the impact of people and culture programs.ProfileKey prerequisites include:Well-versed strategic HR professional with minimum 10+ years of experience Strong experience in Talent Acquisition & Talent ManagementManufacturing industry experienceAfrica region experience must, international experience idealProficiency in French idealJob OfferThere is a salary of 50,000 AED on offer with potential flex depending on experience and the unrivalled opportunity to join a dynamic, start-up feel organisation where you can truly make a global impact!

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