Talent Manager - Umhlanga

Winning Form Group; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Winning Form is seeking a dedicated Talent Manager to enhance HR service delivery in Umhlanga, Durban. The role involves coaching HR teams, leading projects, and implementing HR policies to foster a performance culture. Candidates should have relevant HR qualifications and experience to effectively support the team and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• HR Management experience is essential.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR service delivery and support managers in HR-related matters.
• Manage complex cross-functional HR projects within specific timeframes.
• Develop and implement human resource policies and initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Coaching and mentoring

Relationship building

Accountability

Education

HR qualification or in process of studying towards one

Job description

Winning Form has an exciting opportunity available for a Talent Manager based in Umhlanga, Durban. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting to lead the delivery of a proactive and customer focused HR service across the business. The successful incumbent will effectively support, provide guidance and advice to Managers and Team Members and deliver strategic and operational human resource projects and initiatives that maximise performance and enable all Team Members to engage and contribute to the development of the organisation.

Minimum requirements:

• HR qualification or in process studying towards one.
• Human Resource Management/Supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively lead, coach and manage HR Business Partners in order to provide effective HR service delivery across the business.
• Act as a senior point of contact and subject matter expert on complex matters and projects and provide HR related advice to all stakeholders.
• Provide advice and support to Team Members and Managers in all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment and selection, onboarding, induction, performance management, employee relations, engagement and wellbeing.
• Support the implementation of the business’ human resource plans by proactively working with Team Members and Line Managers to develop a culture of responsibility and accountability for front line human resources management and embed a performance culture.
• Partner and coach Managers to support the delivery of human resource plans and initiatives and encourage a culture of Line Manager responsibility and accountability for front line human resources.
• Proactively lead, manage and successfully deliver complex cross functional human resource projects across the organisation within specific timeframes.
• Assist in the review, development and successful implementation of progressive human resource policies, processes and plans to drive continuous engagement and embed a performance culture across the organisation.
• Lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, using business knowledge and intelligence to inform changes and develop solutions to ensure that all HR operational systems and processes are fit for purpose.
• Utilise people data and analytics to measure trends and patterns to influence the effectiveness of human resource policies and plans in order to help drive continuous improvements and increase performance.
• Lead and assist organisation transformation and change programmes.
• Lead the development of innovative wellbeing initiatives that enhance Team Member wellbeing and improve performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across a broad range of stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate training materials, presentations and workshops as required in relation to specialist and generalist subject areas.
• Analyse and report on human resource statistics and trends in order to enhance the effectiveness of the HR Service Delivery and to provide information relevant to making sound business decisions.
• Take responsibility for own professional and personal development, keeping up to date with current practice and employment legislation.
• Ad hoc duties.

Skills and Competencies:
• Demonstrate good analytical and reporting skills.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of accountability.
• Portray great problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor a team.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships within the business.


At Winning Form, we believe talent and passion have no limits. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone, regardless of ability, can thrive. Diversity makes us stronger, and accessibility is central to everything we do. We encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the job requirements to apply, and we’re here to support you with any accommodations during the hiring process.

Please note that only Team members who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.