The GraceKennedy Group

The GraceKennedy Group seeks to identify an individual looking for an excellent opportunity to progress his/her career; and who possesses the vision and energy to help drive dynamic changes across the group, in the following capacity:-​

HEAD OF TALENT ACQUISITION & EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE

Reporting to the CHRO, GKL, the Head of Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience will act as a change agent and resource to assist the GK Group on its journey to creating a highly skilled and engaged workforce in support of our vision of becoming a Global Consumer Group. This will include focus on recruitment and selection, global mobility, onboarding, retention and engagement.

Required Qualification, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management and/or Development, Industrial Psychology, Communication or related discipline.

Internationally recognized Professional Certification

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at the management level.

A track record of designing and successfully implementing strategic talent management programmes.

Experience in non-traditional methods of recruiting and demonstrated success as a recruiter

Understanding of talent management software systems (e.g. performance, learning & development and succession management)

Strong business acumen, results oriented and execution driven

Strategic planning know-how and innovative thinking

Ability to engage and influence senior leaders and key stakeholders, and maintain effective relationships at all levels

Excellent organizational and presentation skills

Ability to define and analyze accurate metrics to provide actionable insights to the leadership

Proven ability to work productively both independently and as part of a team

Proficiency with HRMIS and Microsoft Office Suite

Principal Responsibilities

TALENT ACQUISITION

Build strong, credible relationships with senior leaders, hiring managers, and HR business partners, operating as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to identify and respond to our current and future staffing needs.

Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of an effective strategic global workforce plan for the Group.

Develop and drive a competency-based talent acquisition model to ensure alignment with the “GK Great People” capabilities and to meet future leadership needs

Deploy innovative sourcing and candidate engagement tactics including use of online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks), employee referrals, partnerships with educational institutions and networking events to source and attract the highest calibre talent to support our business strategy

Build a strong Talent Database of screened, high potential internal and external candidates to respond to current and future workforce needs

Manage the Group’s corporate internship and accelerated development programmes as a component of GK’s talent management strategy.

TALENT ONBOARDING

Develop and implement a robust, best in class onboarding programme for new employees. The programme should be driven by technology, highly engaging, interactive and rich, ensuring a successful and satisfying experience for each employee as they transition into the GK Group. The programme should include immersing the new employee into the GK “Way” (culture) to ensure full alignment with our values.

TALENT RETENTION & ENGAGEMENT

Implement the talent management strategy related to performance management, succession planning, global mobility, talent assessment, and career management that align with the organization’s objectives

Manage the assignment of secondees in keeping with the Global Mobility Policy, track and report on talent acquisition and mobility related costs and ensure costs are in line with budgetary guidelines.

Enhance GK’s Career Management systems to enable staff to see clear paths of progression within the Group which allows them to better manage their careers.

Lead the annual employment engagement survey process and act as a resource on building employee engagement and recognition programmes & initiatives

Consistently research best practices and recommend retention tools and initiatives required to achieve GraceKennedy’s talent strategy

Develop appropriate metrics and tracking mechanisms to build accountability, measure results and optimize the impact of GK’s talent management programmes.

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Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications no later than via the careers section of our Corporate Website at www.gracekennedy.com