HR Director

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is seeking a senior HR leader to head the HR function, shaping plans that align with business objectives. You will partner across a matrixed organization with HR COE leadership and business leaders to deliver integrated HR solutions and strategic support.

The role focuses on driving large-scale transformation, embedding AI fluency, and building trusted relationships while managing people, budgets, and performance.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of expert-level HR and business leadership experience.
• 3–6 years of managing people and resources to achieve strategic business outcomes.
• Experience applying AI responsibly to solve business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of business and HR strategies across the organization.
• Drive large-scale transformation initiatives, embedding AI fluency 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.

Skills

HR leadership

Change management

AI in HR

Stakeholder engagement

HR analytics

Job description

About Our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional serves customers in more than 150 countries and is part of RELX, a global provider of analytics and decision tools. The company has a strong focus on AI and advanced technology to improve legal practice and decision-making.

About the Role

Lead the HR function within the organization, developing and implementing HR plans that support the overall business objectives. Work across a matrixed organization, partnering with HR COE leadership and business leaders to deliver integrated solutions and strategic HR support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of 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.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of expert‑level HR and business leadership experience, including 3–6 years of managing people and resources to achieve strategic business outcomes.
• Strong understanding of business operations, market dynamics, and regulatory environments.
• 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.

Working Pattern

Flexible hours to accommodate personal productivity and life commitments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is 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.