HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION – COTTCO 124 views

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Are you passionate about shaping an organization’s human resources and administration strategies? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can influence talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, and administration? If so. we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are recruiting for the Cottco Head of Human Resources and Administration whose main focus will be driving business success by optimizing human capital, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring that practices and policies align with Cottco’s strategic objectives.

1. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
⦁ Developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with the organisation s goals.
⦁ Overseeing recruitment, employee development, performance management, and succession planning
⦁ Fostering a positive work culture, promoting employee satisfaction, and ensuring a productive work environment.
⦁ Designing and administering compensation and benefits programs.
⦁ Ensuring compliance with labour laws, managing employee relations, and minimizing workplace conflicts.
⦁ Coaching and developing leaders to enhance their management skills.
⦁ Promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.
⦁ Managing HR systems, processes, and data analytics.
⦁ Serving as a liaison between employees, management, and other stakeholders
⦁ Managing the maintenance and upkeep of company premises/facilities
⦁ Administering the insurance portfolio

⦁ Managing the company’s motor vehicle fleet and fuel allocation system

1. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
⦁ Social Science/Human Resources Degree or equivalent
⦁ A postgraduate qualification, a Master’s degree or equivalent, is a must.
⦁ Relevant industry or professional certification.

1. EXPERIENCE
⦁ At least 8 (years’) experience 4 (four) of which must be at the executive or senior management level.
⦁ A proven track record of success in meeting or exceeding targets and successfully implementing turnaround strategies.
⦁ Managing stakeholder relations, public involvement, consultation processes, and dispute resolution processes
⦁ Experience in the agro-processing industry will be a distinct advantage

1. SKILLS & ABILITIES
⦁ High levels of social, emotional, and political maturity and appreciation.
⦁ Problem-solving skills.
⦁ Prioritization and delegation skills.
⦁ Ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate with different stakeholders for consensus building
⦁ Ability to provide ethical leadership and develop an environment that promotes and nurtures ethics and values.
⦁ Ability to create a culture of learning to help enhance and grow the skills, agility, and adaptability capabilities of employees.

1. KEY COMPETENCIES
Strategic mindset. Business acumen and Entrepreneurship. Accountability and Execution. Facilitating Change. Gaining Commitment.