People Specialist (Corporate, Central Services & TH Developments)

. HC Business Partnering

• Act as the trusted advisor to line managers and employees.
• Support business leaders in achieving operational and strategic objectives through effective people management.
• Identify people-related risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Provide coaching and guidance on HC policies, procedures, and best practices.

2. Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

• Own recruitment processes for Bands A to D.
• Manage recruitment, selection, onboarding and exit processes.
• Ensure quality hiring aligned with diversity and inclusion objectives.
• Reduce time-to-fill vacancies to minimise operational disruption.
• Collaborate with Talent and Capability specialists for senior-level recruitment.

3. Performance and Success Management

• Lead implementation of Success Management processes.
• Facilitate annual goal setting and performance reviews.
• Coach managers on performance management and improvement plans.
• Monitor compliance with performance management timelines and standards.

4. Learning and Development

• Conduct Training Needs Analyses (TNAs).
• Identify capability gaps and developmental needs.
• Maintain employee training records.
• Partner with Learning & Development teams to implement training interventions.

5. Employee Relations and Labour Relations

• Manage disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes.
• Support line management in progressive discipline practices.
• Engage with unions, worker committees, and employee forums.
• Facilitate dispute resolution, investigations, conciliations, and arbitrations.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and collective agreements.

6. Talent Management and Employee Engagement

• Implement talent management programmes and annual talent reviews.
• Facilitate People Balance Sheet (PBS) processes.
• Develop employee engagement action plans.
• Support retention of critical and scarce skills.
• Analyse exit interview feedback and recommend improvement initiatives.

7. HC Operations and Governance

• Ensure integrity and accuracy of employee master data.
• Produce and analyse HC reports and workforce metrics.
• Monitor absenteeism, overtime, and workforce trends.
• Maintain HC records in accordance with company requirements and legislation.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Technical Competencies

• Human Capital Management best practices.
• Performance Management.
• Employee Relations.
• Labour Relations.
• Talent Management.
• Learning and Development.
• Recruitment and Selection.
• HC Analytics and Reporting.

Behavioural Competencies

The successful incumbent should demonstrate:

• Strong ethical standards and professional maturity.
• Ability to work independently.
• Leadership and influencing capability.
• Confidence and assertiveness.
• Sound judgement and decision-making under pressure.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer and service orientation.

• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.

  Closing date : Monday, 21 September 2026