We are seeking a Human Resources Director. This position reports into the Regional Senior HR Director MEA & Turkey based in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and consultation to business leaders and functional management teams to increase overall organizational capabilities and performance of the Oracle entity in South Africa.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translating the overall Global / EMEA Human Resources strategy & priorities into a range of activities and programs (Human Resources business plan) in South Africa and ensure their implementation.
• Helping to drive this Human Resources plan, especially as it relates to Labour/Industrial Relations, for the country and its various work locations.
• Maintain a healthy BBBEE Score
• Be the HR lead advisor to the Country leadership team on issues like organization development & structure in South Africa, employee relations, management leadership, etc.
• Drive the following HR activities with your team and in collaboration with the HR competence centers: Staffing, management and professional development, employee satisfaction, compensation and benefits projects, HR analytics and systems, cooperation with HR shared services centers and merger & acquisition.
• Ensure that Oracle is compliant with local legislation.
• Providing direction, leadership and motivation for your team in South Africa.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Broad HR experience, in all Human Resources domains.
• Seasoned experience in working with workers union in South Africa
• Solid working knowledge of relevant legislation and employment law and engagement at the CCMA level
• Leadership experience through Matrix organization
• Experience of working with a Senior Management Team to increase effectiveness
• Experience in a growth environment taking business to next level of development whilst addressing growth and retention issues.
• Experience in working with a large, complex multinational environment. Understand how matrix management operates. Is able to balance both Corporate as well as local (sometimes legal) requirement in a political savvy way.
• Demonstrated results in successful development and implementation of HR programs.
• Ability to listen and understand when it comes to senior management and various Employees representative bodies.
• Being an expert in driving change management processes.
• Strong negotiations skills
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage change in a fast paced, growth environment.
• Good eye for details.
• Fluent in English.

Responsible for the development, implementation, administration and budgeting of global HR strategic company initiatives in one or more of the following areas: employment, compensation, benefits, HR operations, employee relations, diversity, immigration and organizational development Manages a professional staff.

Play an important role in leading the HR group as a strategic business partner, change agent, and member of the line management staff. Develop and implement global company-wide programs and initiatives (e.g., benefit programs, manpower planning, salary/bonus/stock review, organizational change, performance management, and training assessment). Advise managers and employees on HR practices and procedures. Manage employee relations issues and conduct investigations in support of corporate ethics and values. Ensures staffing needs are met in accordance with governmental specifications.

Assists in the development of short, medium, and long term plans to achieve strategic objectives. Regularly interacts across functional areas with senior management or executives to ensure unit objectives are met. Ability to influence thinking or gain acceptance of others in sensitive situations. Key skills and abilities include coaching, influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving. Ability to travel. Successful track record as a generalist and manager. BA/BS degree.

As part of Oracle's employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).