Executive HR Officer

Reference: 10252 AV
Consultant: Anneke Viviers 

Job Description: 

  • Strategic HR Leadership
  • Develop and implement global HR strategies that align with business goals.
  • Provide guidance on international HR trends, labour laws, and best practices.
  • Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across regions.
  • Establish HR functions across various business units
  • General Human Resources, Project Management, Change Management and Continuous Improvement
  • Talent Management & Workforce Planning
  • Oversee global talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning
  • Implement leadership development and training programs for a diverse workforce.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Employee Relations & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with labour laws and employment regulations in various countries.
  • Manage employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace policies across regions.
  • Lead global HR risk management and compliance audits.
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Design and oversee competitive compensation and benefits programs for a global workforce.
  • Benchmark salary structures and benefits packages against international standards.
  • Ensure fairness and compliance with local and global pay equity regulations.
  • HR Operations & Change Management
  • Standardize HR processes across different countries while accommodating local requirements.
  • Lead HR technology implementation and process automation.
  • Support organisational change initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 10+ years of HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a global HR role.
  • Strong knowledge of international labour laws, employment regulations, and HR best practices.
  • Proven ability to manage HR in a multicultural and multi-country environment.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to travel nationally and internationally as needed.

How to Apply: 

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.