Phindile Mati
Cape Town,Western Cape
Summary
Experienced HR business partner with a proven track record in driving results across various industries including FMCG, technology, and finance services. Skilled in talent management, employee wellness, organizational culture, performance management, employee engagement, total rewards, diversity and inclusion, leadership development, and employee relations. Adept at implementing strategies to enhance employee satisfaction and productivity while aligning with business objectives. Committed to fostering a positive work environment that promotes growth and success for both individuals and the organization as a whole.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Business Partner
PepsiCo Sub Saharan Africa
07.2021 - Current
- Business Partnering: Engage and partner with business to understand their needs to develop and implement integrated tactical and operational people plans and HC solutions in response to business and people challenges
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives aimed at optimising people initiatives
- In partnership with the Organisational Effectiveness (OE) CoE, manage organisational design, organisational effectiveness, employee engagement and retention
- Drive the implementation and adoption of various HC practices and processes using various tools such as facilitating sessions to educate employees and line managers on these practices
- Promote efforts to measure employee engagement and climate within supported client groups and facilitate action planning to improve employee engagement and overall workplace culture
- Advise, coach and support managers on the wide range of staff leadership activities, ranging from the design, implementation, and leadership of change programmes
- Support business in the implementation of people practices in line with our key people levers and the operational needs of the business
- Utilise trends and metrics to develop, optimise and implement HC solutions that address key business challenges and drive business objectives
- Keep abreast of industry trends and best practice to optimise service offering, ensure compliance, and mitigate risk
- Implement employee attraction, selection and acquisition policies, practices, and procedures
- Ensure updated profiles are saved on the role library.
HR Consultant
Clickatell Pty Ltd
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Employee Onboarding: Coordinates joining arrangements for new employees, conducts office orientation and induction, ensures new joiners are aware of internal HR and Organisational policies and procedures
- Performance Management: Provides guidance to Managers and employees on the effective implementation of the annual organisational performance management system and process, ensures completion of reviews aligned to organisational timelines/deadlines
- Talent Development: Analyses department training requirements, coordinates attendance at training events, prepares annual SETA reports, attends Training and Development Committee meetings
- Organisational Development: Establishes a relationship with heads of disciplines, encourages open and honest communication, identifies and provides recommendations for addressing problem areas
- Employee Engagement: Ensures timely communication and awareness of the organisation Employee Engagement Survey, analyses results and devises interim action plans
- Total Rewards: Administers the ESS Sage VIP System, facilitates conversations with employees and line managers regarding remuneration principles and practices, ensures roles are benchmarked, drives a culture of recognition
- Employee Offboarding: Prepares final settlements, conducts exit interviews, engages in internal changes following exit interview feedback
- Adhoc Responsibilities: Consults with business and provides advisory service on all people matters, keeps BU abreast of changes in legislation and HR practices, provides generalist HR support in ER matters and Employee Wellness.
HR Administrator (Shared Services)
Clickatell Pty Ltd
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Total Rewards: Administers the ESS Sage VIP System, provides efficient administrative support for employee communications, administers all paperwork related to employee benefits
- Performance Management: Develops a tracker to monitor probation reviews, attends probation reviews, facilitates and monitors performance management procedures
- Talent Development: Analyses department training requirements, coordinates attendance at training events, prepares annual SETA reports
- Organisational Development: Establishes a relationship with heads of disciplines, encourages open and honest communication, identifies and provides recommendations for addressing problem areas
- Employee Engagement: Ensures timely communication and awareness of the organisation Employee Engagement Survey, proactively drives understanding and completion of the survey
- Employee Offboarding: Prepares final settlements, conducts exit interviews, engages in internal changes following exit interview feedback
- Adhoc Responsibilities: Consults with business and provides advisory service on all people matters, keeps BU abreast of changes in legislation and HR practices, provides generalist HR support in ER matters and Employee Wellness.
Organizational Development Assistant
MMI Holdings
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Be the point of contact for companywide- MMI OD projects, work closely with the HR team in the delivery of the human capital work plan, use project management skills to document, track and report progress on project plans, organize and plan the logistics to ensure that all work procedures are followed, perform an efficient and accurate administrative function for the OD team, perform clerical functions involving the compiling and arranging of data, co-ordinate the scheduling of assessments and reporting on assessments, co-ordinate and arrange detailed travel arrangements, support with the managing of calendars and effectively schedule appointments, collaborate in supporting two-way communication between various internal and external stakeholders, liaise with external service providers, drive the timeous payments of invoices from third party suppliers, engage in effective communication and delivery according to Service Level Agreements, provide assistance by organizing and scheduling training interventions, facilitate workshops and learning processes as part of the OD team, research key OD theory and assist in the compilation of training manuals and PowerPoint presentations, provide logistical support for organization assessments, compile and submit organizational development scorecards and reports, partner with the HR team in initiating and improving the effective delivery of HR solutions, build and maintain effective business relationships with all key stakeholders.
HR Administrator
MMI Holdings
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Recruitment & Selection: Receiving job requisition, liaising with clients regarding job specifications, advertising vacant positions, screening and shortlisting candidates, coordinating assessments and interviews, conducting verification checks, preparing new starter remuneration packages, drafting and extending offers and appointment letters
- Performance Management, Training and Development: Ensuring accurate job descriptions and skills levels, following up on probation periods, communicating the Annual Performance Review Schedule, advising and guiding managers through performance management processes, facilitating training sessions, tracking and managing training budget
- Employee Relations: Advising and guiding staff and managers through grievance and disciplinary procedures, preparing disciplinary packs, reporting and engaging in labor relations incidents
- HR Project Management: Organizing and coordinating long-service awards, performance awards, socializing rewards and recognition, organizing and coordinating HR sessions and wellness events
- Induction & Onboarding: Facilitating induction, organizing new employees' workstations, opening employee files
- Governance and Compliance: Providing support to the HR team, administering HR projects, capturing and maintaining HR data, providing HR administration services, managing HR queries, ensuring legal compliance
- Remuneration & Benefits and Payroll: Submitting payroll input data, administering employee terminations and position changes, managing UIF and other documentation, ensuring HR and payroll processes are performed according to procedure and legal compliance.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law -
University of Western Cape
Cape Town12.2024
BCom Honours - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
University of South Africa
Cape Town12.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Human Resource Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town12.2015
Matric -
Robinvale High School
Atlantis12.2011
Skills
- Employee Relations
- HR analytics
- Onboarding Processes
- Talent management
- Performance Appraisals
- Succession Planning
- Workforce Planning
- Organizational Culture
Geographicprofile
Cape Town
Personal Information
Nationality: South African
Awards
- 2024- PepsiCo Way Quarterly Champion
- 2021- Clickatell People's Choice Awards
- 2020- Clickatell Champion Employee
- 2015- Germany International Student Exchange
- 2014 - Academic Award for 2nd Year (A-aggregate pass) & Voluntary Peer Education service (CPUT)
- 2013-Social Responsibility initiative (CPUT)
- 2011-Certificate of Merit (Third place Grade 12), Certificate of Merit (Highest mark in Economics), & Certificate of Merit (IsiXhosa, Business Studies and Life Orientation)
- 2012-Certificate of appreciation (Sport and Recreation District 1)
References
Available on request
Timeline
HR Business Partner
PepsiCo Sub Saharan Africa
07.2021 - Current
HR Consultant
Clickatell Pty Ltd
04.2019 - 06.2021
HR Administrator (Shared Services)
Clickatell Pty Ltd
11.2017 - 03.2019
Organizational Development Assistant
MMI Holdings
05.2017 - 10.2017
HR Administrator
MMI Holdings
03.2016 - 04.2017
Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law -
University of Western Cape
BCom Honours - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Technology - Human Resource Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Matric -
Robinvale High School
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