Davidzo Gumunyu
Johannesburg
Summary
Strategic-minded HR professional with a proven track record of partnering with executives to drive and implement initiatives that support business growth. Skilled in ensuring successful implementation and optimization of HR initiatives across multi-nationals. Adept at aligning human resources strategies with organizational goals to maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness. Committed to fostering a positive work culture and enhancing employee engagement to drive overall success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Gilbarco Veeder-Root MEA
06.2017 - Current
- Partnered with senior management to align HR strategies with overall business objectives and on organizational development initiatives for continued growth.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Managed the talent management process as well as implementation of employee retention interventions.
- Managed the performance management process; facilitating employee growth and development and assisting with performance improvement plans for non-performers.
- Established succession planning processes to ensure leadership continuity within the company.
- Championed employee engagement through annual surveys and identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and reduce employee turnover.
- Implemented and managed Employee Wellness Programs.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, cultivating a welcoming organizational culture for all employees.
- Created and implemented Change Management Framework in response to current affairs.
- Gathered data through stay interviews and exit interviews and consequently analyzing it through lean & six sigma methodologies to countermeasure high turnover.
- Managed the disciplinary process and representing the company at labor dispute forums and bargaining councils.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
- Managed the pay for performance philosophy, calculating employee merit increases and incentives based on company performance and individual performance.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages to attract top talent in a tight labor market.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership.
- Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board.
- Developed meaningful metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of HR policies and procedures.
Human Resources Administrator
Gilbarco Veeder-Root
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided guidance on employment law compliance, reducing the risk of litigation and penalties for the organization.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices, applying this expertise when advising managers on employee matters.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by conducting regular audits of personnel files and HR databases.
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
- Reduced time spent on administrative tasks by automating key processes.
- Assisted employees with benefits enrollment, ensuring accuracy of information and timely processing of forms.
- Conducted salary benchmarking for informed decision making.
- Served as a knowledgeable resource for all staff members regarding company policies, procedures, benefits, and other HR-related matters.
- Created an inclusive work culture by promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Conducted thorough recruitment processes to attract top talent in the industry.
- Improved recruitment processes by streamlining candidate screening and interview scheduling.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Submitted payroll inputs within agreed deadlines amd followed-up on any queries and outstanding issues.
- Coordinated employee events and recognition programs to promote a positive work culture and strengthen team relationships.
- Addressed employee grievances with empathy and efficiency, fostering supportive workplace culture.
- Organized company-wide events designed to boost employee morale.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
Organization and Methods Analyst
Active Citizens United for South Africa (ACUSA)
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Set up social enterprise and assisted in organization's official opening.
- Facilitated organization structuring and system management evaluation and analysis.
- Developed comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Discussed operational systems with clients, observing structures at all levels of the organization.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for clients, improving onboarding efficiency.
- Developed and implemented solutions to organizational problems enabling clients to reach organizational success.
- Researched and successfully developed tailor-made content and solutions for client learning interventions such as e-learning programs, facilitator tool kits to close mapped employee skills gaps.
Support Officer
National Society of Epilepsy, UK
03.2009 - 01.2010
- Supported service users with personal care and maintaining their welfare and wellbeing.
- Developed day-to-day care plans of service users.
- Took minutes in staff meetings, especially during handover.
- Participated, where appropriate in planning and meeting physical, intellectual, social and emotional care needs of each service user, this includes dealing with the behavioral difficulties and vulnerabilities.
- Participated in the development of service user plans of care, attendance and involvement in service user care reviews and conferences.
Food and Beverage Host
Legoland Windsor, UK
02.2008 - 01.2009
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues swiftly to maintain guest satisfaction.
- Prepared food and beverages for customers
- Maintained inventory levels, assisting with restocking supplies as needed to support smooth operations.
- Input orders accurately into POS terminal, split bills and accepted payments.
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
- Maintained balanced cash drawer with correct money values and accurate documentation.
- Adhered to all safety protocols, maintaining a safe working environment for both employees and guests alike.
Education
Master of Arts - Industrial / Organisational Psychology
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa06-2015
Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Industrial / Organisational Psychology
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa06-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Sociology
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa06-2013
Skills
- Lean Six-Sigma methodology
- Talent management
- Policy implementation
- Employee relations
- Coaching leadership
- Diversity and inclusion
- Hiring and onboarding
- HR analytics
- Succession planning
- Retention strategies
Training
- Practical Emotional Intelligence, Chartwell LMS, 05/01/23
- Situational Leadership Training, Fortive Corporation, 05/01/19
- Leadership Essentials Training, Fortive Corporation, 05/01/18
- Lean & Six Sigma Methodologies Champion – Problem Solving Process (PSP) tool Practitioner, Fortive Corporation, 05/01/17
- Development for Growth Train the Trainer (TTT), Fortive Corporation, 05/01/17
Certification
- Professional Membership, Certified HR Professional, South African Board of People Practice (SABPP)
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Gilbarco Veeder-Root MEA
06.2017 - Current
Human Resources Administrator
Gilbarco Veeder-Root
02.2016 - 05.2017
Organization and Methods Analyst
Active Citizens United for South Africa (ACUSA)
07.2015 - 01.2016
Support Officer
National Society of Epilepsy, UK
03.2009 - 01.2010
Food and Beverage Host
Legoland Windsor, UK
02.2008 - 01.2009
- Professional Membership, Certified HR Professional, South African Board of People Practice (SABPP)
Master of Arts - Industrial / Organisational Psychology
University of The Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Industrial / Organisational Psychology
University of The Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Sociology
University of The Witwatersrand
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