Jobs in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Global People Systems Manager - (Maternity Cover)

OLIVER+ is a global team of creative thinkers, tech-savvy trendsetters, and production pros specialising in film, CGI, automation, AI, motion design, and digital/print content.

We partner with over clients in 40+ countries and counting.

Our focus is to connect clients with high-quality solutions, talent, and ambitious opportunities worldwide. As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work.

Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Global People Systems Manager
Location: Remote (South Africa)
Duration: 12 months FTC maternity cover

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE ROLE: We are a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team where self-starters have an opportunity to make a huge impact as part of the wider BrandTech Group.

We require a People Systems Manager to lead the People Systems Team to ensure we are continuously supporting business change, articulating business requirements, implementing new solutions to ensure maximum potential is achieved, and driving operational performance.

This is a transitional time within our business, and we are looking for someone who excels in navigating change and thrives in dynamic environments. The successful candidate will need to be able to lead a team to problem solve, adapt quickly to a rapidly evolving environment, and communicate effectively with stakeholders across all business disciplines.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

1. Lead and mentor the People Systems Team while also serving as the representative of the People Team at the lIG Enterprise Forum.
2. Lead the discovery of system improvement opportunities and collaborate with the team to plan and execute enhancements aligned with business needs.
3. Identify business issues and inefficiencies, primarily through tech-based solutions.
4. Ensure that all users within the organization are trained effectively on using People Systems, utilising your team and/or suppliers support offerings.
5. Ensure your team develops training programs and materials, and track user adoption to maximize the system's effectiveness.
6. Collaborate closely with internal platform and infrastructure teams, other departments within the organization (e.g., Finance), and external third-party partners.
7. Manage the ongoing relationships with all current and future People Technology suppliers.
8. Contribute to the development of the People Technology roadmap in collaboration with People Team leadership.
9. Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure that the service quality provided by the People Systems Team aligns with agreed-upon standards.
10. Stay up to date with data protection regulations and enforce People Systems compliance.
11. Lead and oversee the implementation of security measures for safeguarding sensitive HR data and ensure the application of best-practice controls to maintain data integrity and regulatory compliance.
12. Lead change management initiatives related to system implementations or updates.
13. Ensure that employees adapt to the changes and provide support during the transition.
14. Lead and actively participate in People System projects, taking charge of implementations, data transfer, automation, integration improvements, process redesign, and the design of data security processes.
15. Oversee the integration of People Systems with other enterprise systems, such as ERP (e.g., Finance), time and attendance, and learning management systems.
16. Ensure data consistency and efficient data exchange.
17. Develop and maintain reporting and analytics capabilities within the People Systems to provide actionable insights for HR and other departments.
18. This may involve creating dashboards, data visualizations, and custom reports.

Skills:

1. Technical mindset
2. Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines
3. Methodological and analytical thinker with attention to detail
4. Team player with a positive attitude and the ability to lead and inspire a team
5. Trustworthy and discreet with confidential information
6. Advanced excellent Microsoft Excel skills
7. Have a passion for data excellence and proven track record in HR analytics
8. Highly motivated individual ready to overcome barriers and obstacles to reach their goals
9. Sage People experience is essential
10. ADP Lyrics experience is desirable
11. Greenhouse experience is desirable

Our values shape everything we do: Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what's possible, Be always learning and listening to understand, Be Results-focused to exceed expectations, Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients, and creations.

OLIVER+, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.

All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER+ has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.