Responsible for a total of 98 KFC stores - still expanding
7 Direct reports (Talent & Culture Coaches, Training Programme Manager, Employee Relations Lead, HR Generalist)
Driving the organisational Culture & Strategy
Looking into improvement practices on policies & procedures
Partnering with Operations teams to deliver excellent results
Aligning Talent Strategies for internal pipeline development
Enhancing EAP strategies for employee experience
Managing the Brand through KFC Listens
Driving the employee experience through KFC Listens
Aligning Development Capability through Streetwise Academy
Driving ADD HOPE in the restaurants and communities as part of our Leading with Heart Strategies
Training and Development implementation
Driving the Balance Scorecard for greater results
Aligning KPI's for the business
Enhancing Learning Management Systems to drive capability
Managing Labour Relations related matters (BCEA, Labour Relations, Hygiene Factors)
Remuneration, compensation, benefit structure
People & Culture Executive
KFC Rohloff Group
05.2022 - 11.2024
Employer Headcount 3500 (only operate in Free State, Gauteng, Western Cape)
Total of 98 KFC stores that I oversee
Direct Reports (x5 HRBP's, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Employee Relations Lead, Learning & Development Lead) Total organogram structure 37
Part of the Leadership team (Finance Executive, Operations Executive, Bi&Digital Executive, Development Executive, People & Culture Executive- all reporting to the GM)
Influencing organisational culture across the business
Driving and aligning business strategy with values
Driving a high performance and heart led organisational culture
Facilitating solutions aligned with capability building (Heartstyles, Still Life, EmpowerHer)
Aligning employee development with psychometric assessments
Identifying talent trends and responding to our workforce
Driving performance management for capability building
Facilitating learner development programmes - Streetwise Academy
Reporting on SETA programmes
Reporting on ATR/WSP
Running Diversity Equity & Inclusion initiatives
Heading up of the sustainability programmes (KFC Add Hope)
Brand Management
Remuneration & Benefits
Finance Control HR Business Partner
PEPSICO
03.2020 - 04.2022
Company Overview: acquisition of PIONEER FOODS
Direct Reports - 1 HR Clerk and 1 HR Intern
Business partnering Group Executives (HR,CFO,CEO,Group Legal and Compliance, Group Sustainability, Group Finance, Group Shared Services)
Looking after parts of the International portfolio (Nigeria)
HR Administration (payroll inputs for submission)
Training and Development (facilitating annual training plan), identifying service providers
Recruitment using available platforms for talent management
Performance Management (Performance appraisals and agreements)
Rolling out values as part of organisational culture engagement
Adherence to business policies and procedures.
HR Business Partner
FIRST RAND BANK DIV DIRECT AXIS
11.2014 - 04.2016
Headcount 900
Direct reports-none
Change management: Incentives schemes
Engagement survey
Hotspot surveys
Workplace skills plan: Planning with training critical business needs of critical skills
Leadership development programme
Standardisation of business protocols
Formulating a visionary HR strategy for the organisation
Implementation of business policies and procedures
Monitoring the performance management tool
Assessing standards of job fit for the organisation
Coaching and guiding line managers/senior leadership team
Coaching and assisting line managers with IR related issues
Recruitment of contact center professionals
HR project management: executing HR projects
National Credit Act
Protection Of Personal Information Act (POPI)
Outgoing document management
Organisational design: Resourcing and Job evaluation/profiling
Coaching line managers on utilizing the performance management tool
Labor Relations: Disciplinary action preparation
CCMA representation
Assessment and administration under Psychometrist: COPAS, INSIGHTS, CPP (Cognitive Process Profile)
Managing stakeholder relationships
Maintaining the organisational brand through culture and values
Associate HR Director
MARIE STOPES SOUTH AFRICA
01.2014 - 06.2014
Headcount of 300
Direct reports 3(HR Assistant, HR Officer, HR Admin)
Standardisation of business processes
Formulating a visionary HR strategy for the organisation
Implementation of business policies and procedures
Building a database of healthcare professionals: Dept. of Health relations
South African Nursing Council
Monitoring the performance management tool
Assessing standards of job fit for the organisation
Coaching and guiding line managers/executive leadership team
Coaching and assisting line managers with IR related issues
Managing training budget and the training needs
Recruitment of healthcare professionals
Executing HR projects: Reward and recognition
Travelling to various clinics nationally
Labour relations: CCMA representation
Reporting HR trends to the Leadership team: Employee engagement
SANC regulations
Skills development
Progress on employment equity
Building relationships with stakeholders
HR Manager
NETCARE UMHLANGA HOSPITAL
07.2009 - 12.2013
Headcount 900
Direct reports 2 HR assistants
Facilitating IR issues including disciplinary enquiries and CCMA
Monthly payroll administration
Recruiting and selecting staff
Training and development of staff
Engaging in performance consulting
Advisor the hospital EXCO team
Implementation of HR projects in the hospital
Analyzing labor turnover trends and increased absenteeism
Advising line on HR policies and practices
Formulating the workplace skills plan vs allocated budget
Reporting on transformation initiatives
Healthcare related initiatives: World Aids Day
International day of people with disabilities
Wellness programmes
Executing HR projects: SAP roll out
Recognition and rewards programme
Working close with unions: Hospersa, Denosa, Solidarity, Nehawu
Quarterly reporting to Regional Exco: Trend analysis
HR scorecard
Building relationships with stakeholders
Maintaining the organisational brand
Regional HR Consultant
STANDARDBANK
10.2007 - 06.2009
Headcount 1500
Direct Reports 1 HR Trainee
Looking after 14 Branches from Margate, Port, Shepstone, Scottburgh, Amanzimtoti, Thewini, Durban ABC, Durban, Gale Place, Albert Street, Jacobs, Port Shepstone, Bluff, Prospecton, Chatsworth
Recruitment and Selection of new staff
Induction of new candidates into the branch
Facilitating performance appraisals
Career management of individuals
Reporting of transformation initiatives and employment equity
Monitoring and maintaining policies and procedures
Conducting weekly regional meetings
Drawing of reports on SAP
Regular branch visits
Advising branches on handling poor performance
Processing bursaries
Labour relations: prep for disciplinary enquiries
HR Regional Consultant (Edcon Western Cape)
EDCON
12.2006 - 10.2007
Looking after 12 stores from George, Oudtshoorn, Mosselbay, Knysna, Beaufort West, Graaf Reinette
Performance managing poor performing staff
Conducting talent forums to identifying talent in the organisation
Conducting interviews of short listed candidates
Budget planning and reporting
Assessing vacancies and filling them with potential candidates
Handling disciplinary procedures
Interviewing candidates
Training and development
Induction: onboarding of new starters
HR Manager (Edcon Zululand)
EDCON
08.2006 - 10.2007
Looking after 13 stores (perm complement 200) from Richards Bay, Empangeni, Ulundi, Eshowe, Mtubatuba, Pongola, Hluhluwe, Jozini, Manguzi, Esikhawini, Nongoma
Receiving candidate recommendations from our internal recruitment department
Interviewing potential candidates
Planning and strategizing for regional transfers
Controlling and allocation of Budget
Conducting talent forums for retention purposes
Conducting Induction Training for new employees
Doing presentations for new projects such as taking over a new group of store
Training of basic use of leave application on the system: HR Focus
Investigation & Preparation for disciplinary action whilst liaising with ER Specialist
Project Management - Change Management - Facilitating the takeover of Discom Stores
Monitoring and maintaining of Policies & Procedures