Palesa Moloi
HR Director
Johannesburg
Summary
Passionate HR strategist with a 15-year journey across industries in Africa. Knowledgeable about changing industry and employment market demands. Expertise includes aligning business strategy with human potential, excelling at turning organizational challenges into growth and innovation opportunities. Seamlessly integrating data-driven insights with genuine empathy, fostering environments where talent can flourish and businesses can thrive. Currently pursuing an MBA at Henley Business School to enhance strategic toolkit, unwavering in commitment to championing diversity and inclusion as they are key to individual and organizational success. Energetic leadership style and a proven track record of building high-performing teams ready to contribute to your organization's next chapter of success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cluster HR Director
IPSOS
Johannesburg
2022.08 - Current
- Designed and implemented HR strategy aligned with global business objectives, driving organizational effectiveness across diverse geographies and service lines
- Established myself as a trusted HR advisor to senior leadership, ensuring alignment between HR initiatives and business strategies
- Led the People Planning Review process, ensuring timely submission of IDPs and Talent Development Summaries to build a robust ready-now talent pool
- Analyzed pulse survey results and implemented targeted wellness programs through wellness partners to address key areas of concern and enhance employee satisfaction
- Developed and launched 'Lead Her' leadership development program for top female talent, ensuring alignment with talent development cycles and organizational goals
- Co-developed global onboarding processes representing Africa, demonstrating strong partnership with Global HR Business Partners
- Implemented HR self-service systems for talent, performance, and reward cycles to streamline HR processes and improve organizational effectiveness
- Prepared comprehensive HR reports with actionable insights on workforce analytics to support strategic decision-making
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
- Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
- Evaluated HR metrics regularly to assess program effectiveness and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and improved service delivery.
- Created succession planning initiatives to identify high-potential employees and prepare them for leadership roles within the organization.
- Supported talent development through coaching sessions with key personnel, assisting them in reaching their professional growth objectives.
- Optimized HRIS systems for better data accuracy and ease of use by both HR professionals and employees.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with other department leaders to align HR strategy with overall business objectives.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
HR COE Lead - Supply Chain
TIGER BRANDS
Johannesburg
2016.03 - 2022.08
- Spearheaded HR projects across supply chain operations, leveraging Centre of Excellence frameworks to drive performance excellence and organizational effectiveness
- Provided guidance on structural changes and evaluated roles to maintain an accurate job matrix, supporting organizational design initiatives
- Redesigned competency frameworks and implemented 'Women in Supply Chain' development program in collaboration with L&D teams to enhance diversity and inclusion
- Managed end-to-end talent acquisition, succession planning, and performance management processes to retain middle management talent and build high-performing teams
- Monitored employee engagement through 'Voice of Tiger' initiatives, analyzing results and developing action plans to address areas of concern
- Supported plant HR Managers with performance management processes, ensuring quality mid-year reviews and IDP completion across supply chain operations
HR Manager
THE FORUM
Johannesburg
2015.03 - 2016.03
- Established company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with labor legislation while fostering an engaging workplace culture
- Partnered with functional heads to implement creative people development solutions that addressed organizational capability needs
- Designed and implemented performance management processes that helped identify and develop ready-now talent pools
HRBP - Africa Operations
MACMILLAN
Johannesburg
2011.04 - 2015.03
- Collaborated with global HR leadership to deliver workforce analytics and implement best practices across African markets
- Managed full-cycle talent acquisition and performance management processes, applying coaching techniques to enhance employee growth and development
- Ensured compliance with labor laws across multi-country operations while aligning HR strategies with business objectives
- Partnered with multi-country General Managers to implement and drive adherence to business and HR strategies across diverse geographies
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Early Career Roles in Recruitment & Training
NCP/UNILEVER
2009.01 - 2011.03
- Gained progressive experience in recruitment, training & development, employee relations, and HR administration
Education
MBA - Ongoing
Henley Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa 2024.02 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Wits Business School
2016.02 - 2017.03
Honours in HR Management - Human Resources Management
University of Johannesburg
South Africa 2005.03 - 2009.12
Executive Coaching Certification - undefined
University of Cape Town
Skills
Investigative oversight
Labor negotiations
Human resources operations
Leadership development
Recruitment strategy
HR analytics
Organizational development
Succession planning
Diversity and inclusion
Workforce improvements
Labor relations
Compensation and benefits
Retention strategies
Compliance
Mentoring programs
Career pathing
Employee engagement
Leadership coaching
Strategic planning
HR policy development
Job analysis
Human resources management
HRIS management
Problem-solving abilities
Team building
Operations management
Employee engagement strategies
Excellent communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
- Championed leadership development programs that resulted in a 20% improvement in middle management retention rates at Tiger Brands.
- Successfully implemented wellness programs at IPSOS that increased employee satisfaction scores by 15% within the first year.
- Designed competency frameworks that enhanced organizational capability across supply chain operations at Tiger Brands.
- Led the implementation of HR self-service platforms at IPSOS, improving efficiency and data accuracy for talent management processes.
Job Title
HR Director
Timeline
MBA - Ongoing
Henley Business School
2024.02 - Current
Cluster HR Director
IPSOS
2022.08 - Current
HR COE Lead - Supply Chain
TIGER BRANDS
2016.03 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Wits Business School
2016.02 - 2017.03
HR Manager
THE FORUM
2015.03 - 2016.03
HRBP - Africa Operations
MACMILLAN
2011.04 - 2015.03
Early Career Roles in Recruitment & Training
NCP/UNILEVER
2009.01 - 2011.03
Honours in HR Management - Human Resources Management
University of Johannesburg
2005.03 - 2009.12
Executive Coaching Certification - undefined
University of Cape Town