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September 14, 2024
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
HR Director: Client Partnering
Duties/Pligte
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- Designing and implementing a strategic client partnering service model that aligns with SU's HR and organisational goals;
- Serving as a strategic thought partner, fostering strong client relationships, and ensuring the partnering function is deeply integrated within the client base;
- Providing leadership and oversight to the client partnering team, developing their strategic capabilities to address pressing challenges and opportunities;
- Collaborating with SU HR colleagues, particularly those in the HR centres of excellence, to ensure client insights inform institutional HR strategies and policies;
- Leading and managing the client partnering service across SU, including oversight of staffing and budget;
- Representing the client partnering function on relevant University committees and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
Qualifications:
- At least an honours degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field;
- A master's degree (NQF 9) in HR Management or a related discipline is highly desirable.
Experience:
- For candidates with an honours degree: At least ten years' broad HR management experience, with at least five years in a senior management role within a large-scale, complex HR environment;
- For candidates with a master's degree: Seven to ten years' broad HR management experience, with at least four years in a senior leadership role within a large-scale, complex HR environment.
Skills and Expertise:
- Strong strategic capabilities, with experience in strategy formulation, process design, implementation and service delivery;
- Proven experience in leading and developing client-centric HR teams within a complex environment;
- Proven leadership skills, with a track record of building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships;
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a variety of stakeholders;
- Experience in change management, project management, and financial acumen;
- Demonstrated ability to leverage HR metrics for decision-making and strategy development.
Knowledge:
- Extensive knowledge of HR legislation, policies, and best practices;
- Broad knowledge of HR management frameworks, including organisational development, employee value proposition, employment relations, systems, and governance;
- Understanding of business principles, financial management, and risk management frameworks.
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- In-depth understanding of the higher education environment, including academic, research, and professional functions.
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