Head Of Talent Management

Coronation Fund Managers; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Cape Town seeks a Head of Talent Management to develop and execute HR strategies. The role requires strong leadership skills and at least 10 years of experience in talent management. You will collaborate with senior leadership to address talent gaps and ensure effective employee development and retention initiatives. The ideal candidate has a passion for people development and a strong understanding of industry best practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in talent management or HR.
• Experience in developing and implementing talent programs.
• Strong knowledge of employee legislation.

Responsibilities

• Recruit top talent and develop employee value proposition.
• Lead talent acquisition and retention programs.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify talent gaps.

Skills

Talent management

Recruitment

Employee development

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Overview

As the Head of Talent Management, you will play a critical role in developing and executing talent management / HR strategies that enable the organisation to attract, retain and develop top talent. You will lead HR professionals and implementation of talent management programs that align with business objectives, foster employee development, and support the organisation's culture and values.

You will also work closely with senior leadership to assess and address talent gaps, develop succession plans, and provide ongoing support for career development and growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit top talent and continually develop employee value proposition.
• Lead the design and implementation of talent acquisition and retention programs, policies and other relevant human resource processes.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to identify critical talent gaps, develop succession plans, and ensure a strong pipeline of internal and external talent.
• Source and co-ordinate training and development programs to enhance the required skills and capabilities of employees at all levels.
• Identify coaching needs, source and coordinate to ensure delivery and availability to employees where needed at all levels.
• Co-ordinate and implement diversity and inclusion initiatives that foster a culture of belonging and support the organisation's goals.
• Management of relevant stakeholders & service providers.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in talent management.
• Represent Coronation on relevant internal & industry bodies and events.
• Preparation, co-ordination and oversight of various internal and external reporting requirement.

Ideal Experience

• At least 10 years of experience in talent management or human resources.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing talent management programs and initiatives.
• Ability to recruit and retain knowledge workers.
• Knowledge of relevant employee legislation.
• Knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in talent management, including talent acquisition, retention, development, and succession planning.

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Important Attributes

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passionate about the development and wellbeing of people.
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of working with and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform talent management decisions.

Systems Knowledge

• Systems Knowledge.