Human Capital Specialist

Deltamune (Pty) Ltd is a South African based biotechnology company focusing on veterinary & public
health solutions, mainly for the production animal health sectors. The company offers world-class veterinary
& laboratory services. The company invites applications for the following permanent position, based in our
Centurion Office.
Human Capital Specialist
We are seeking a motivated, hardworking, team orientated individual to be accountable for the
development, management and execution of HR services across the HR value chain for Deltamune.
This role is responsible for:
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Being a business player that contributes to the overall success of the business;
HR Business Partner that provides strategic and functional expertise and direction and integrated
people solutions;
Providing consultative and advisory services that enables business performance
The incumbent must be an experienced Human Resources (HR) professional, providing strategic vision,
leadership, and management of this function including oversee Human Resources and its staff.
Areas of responsibility shall include but not be limited to; Workforce Diversity, Regulatory Challenges, Job
Design, Job Analysis, Recruitment & Selection, Performance Management, Training & Development,
Compensation & Benefits, Personnel & Payroll, HR Information Systems, Health & Safety, Labour Relations
and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment.
Key Accountabilities
1. Lead the Setting and Measurement of the Company's Human Capital Strategy
Key Performance Areas
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Understands the needs of the business, analyses existing business
performance and co-develops appropriate plans for business
improvement
Benchmark, design, develop and implement HR strategy to support,
improve and strengthen the Human Resources department and service to
its employees
Set the annual strategic plan in consultation with the company's exco,
leadership and business and service units, for approval by the board;
Set the annual budget for the Human Capital Service Unit;
Establishes HR departmental goals to ensure that all subordinates have
clear, current and measurable goals
Report on the achievement of the plan at relevant levels, including to the
board and human capital committee;
Ensure the strategy explores best practice standards to enable the
company to deliver on its strategy plan through having an effective
team
Key Measurements
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Development of and
obtaining
approval
of HR Strategy
Implementation
of
agreed
milestones
according to the HR
Strategy
Meeting
specific
strategic
goals;
compile
budget
which is complete
and aligned with
company’s strategic
plan and budget
Team members level
of engagement
2. Enabling The Business Through Functional Expertise And Direction
Key Performance Areas
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Translate minimum standards and external law into policy / procedures in
a format acceptable for EXCO
Continuously highlights and addresses business people priorities and
challenges and recommends appropriate actions and measures progress
Participates in key business decision making (strategic business player at
leadership team)
Accountable for the development and implementation of all HR
functional processes, interventions and projects, across the HR value
chain, and in an effective and efficient manner
Key Measurements
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Developing
action
plan of development
and review of policies
and procedures
Drafting
and
obtaining
approval
and implementation
of
policies
and
procedures
Implement
latest
amendments
to
legislation and best
practice
in
Deltamune
3. Effectively support the company's operations by providing the required Human Capital and Talent
Management
Key Performance Areas
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Develops and implements the Talent Management Plan within Deltamune
In conjunction with business and service units, builds an energised
organisation
Facilitates recruitment of employees in accordance with Deltamune values
and in alignment with the plan
Facilitate the sourcing of coaching for team members on professional
knowledge and job-related skills per the development plan
Assist the business in the development of KPA's and Key Measurements
performance
Key Measurements
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Development and
implementation of
the
Talent
Management Plant
Development of a
performance
management
system;
Training
of
employees
and
creating awareness
of the performance
management
system to ensure
consistency.
Performance
reviews up to date;
KPI's
and
development plans
in place.
4. Delivering on Improved Customer and Relationship Results
Key Performance Areas
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Deepen the long-term relationship with employees and their loyalty to
Deltamune
Enables the education, coaching and support of values based partnerships
of business and support unit management
Contributes to the development of values based partnerships between all
stakeholders
Key Measurements
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Customer
survey
feedback
Agreed
and
monitored SLA's in
place
with
stakeholders
External
providers
delivering to agreed
standards on cost
effective basis
Person Specification and Selection Criteria
Essential Knowledge / Experience:
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Ten years’ experience in human resource management;
Team leadership;
Direct experience in project management and business plans;
Ability to read, analyse and interpret financial, human resources and legal documents;
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or business
community; and
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of
directors.
Key Skills / Attributes / Position Specific Competencies:
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Results-orientation
Critical thinking and problem solving
Sound judgment
Business partnering
Strong leadership skills; motivating and developing a team
Alignment with Deltamune’s values and culture
HR architecture and design
Talent management, sourcing and development
Remuneration Management
Employee relations
Systems Application
Payroll data / Rewards and Benefits
Qualifications:
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Graduate degree and relevant HR qualifications
At least ten years’ experience in Human Resources Management.
Track record of successful managing human resources delivery
To Apply:
Email your CV to natasha@deltamune.co.za
Closing Date: 16 March 2015