HR Director

LexisNexis; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a senior HR leader to drive the function across the organization, aligning HR plans with business objectives and delivering integrated HR solutions in a matrixed environment.

The role focuses on large-scale transformations, AI fluency, governance, and data-driven decision making, with extensive leadership experience and strong change-management capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of expert-level HR and business leadership experience.
• 3–6 years managing people and resources to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Strong understanding of operations, market dynamics, and regulations.
• Experience applying AI responsibly in business challenges.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively.
• Expertise in change management and adaptive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and transformation aligning with business goals.
• Drive large-scale transformation and AI-enabled HR initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Develop and execute functional strategies, budgets, and workforce plans.
• Strengthen capability via talent gap analysis, coaching, and succession.
• Provide expert HR advice and manage stakeholder engagement.
• Leverage HR data, analytics, and AI tools for insights.
• Develop and implement HR policies, data-management, and governance.

Skills

HR leadership

Stakeholder management

AI in HR

Change management

Organisational design

HR analytics

Strategic planning

Policy development

Performance management

Relationship building

Job description

Role Overview

Lead the HR function or sub‑function within the organization, developing and implementing HR plans that support overall business objectives. Work actively in a matrixed organization, partnering closely with HR COE leadership and business leaders to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions and ensure seamless, strategic HR support across the business.

Responsibilities

• Implement business and HR strategies by aligning departmental objectives with organisational goals and inspiring high performance.
• Drive large‑scale transformation initiatives, embedding an AI fluency culture through change management, training, and governance.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and act as a trusted business partner across functions.
• Develop and execute functional strategies, business plans, budgets, workforce plans, and performance targets.
• Strengthen organisational capability through talent gap analysis, leadership coaching, succession planning, and performance management.
• Provide expert HR advice and manage stakeholder engagement to support informed decision‑making and transformation.
• Leverage HR data, analytics, and AI tools to improve engagement, optimise services, and enable evidence‑based insights.
• Lead the development and implementation of HR policies, frameworks, and data‑management processes, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of expert‑level HR and business leadership experience, with 3–6 years managing people and resources to achieve strategic business outcomes.
• Strong understanding of business operations, market dynamics, and regulatory environments with the ability to deliver strategic plans.
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI responsibly to solve business challenges, including problem framing, prompt development, and risk management.
• Proven experience building trusted relationships and influencing stakeholders through effective communication and presentation.
• Expertise in organisational design, change management, and fostering an adaptive, resilient culture.
• Experience using HR analytics, systems, and data‑management practices to support workforce planning and decision‑making.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data to guide business decisions and priorities.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills with the ability to manage complex initiatives.
• Excellent verbal communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours that can be scheduled to fit when you are most productive.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.