Job Description
Job Summary
- The HR Manager will play a pivotal role in driving strategic and data-centric HR initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, employee engagement, and organizational growth.
- The role requires a forward-thinking professional capable of designing and executing transformational programs that align HR strategies with business goals in a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
Workforce and Organizational Development:
- Lead the design and implementation of organizational structures that support strategic business objectives.
- Evaluate and redesign job roles, reporting lines, and team structures to improve efficiency and collaboration.
- Develop change management strategies to support business transformation initiatives.
- Facilitate organizational assessments to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks within teams or functions.
- Partner with Learning & Development teams to create programs that support leadership development and employee career progression.
People Analytics & Workforce Insights:
- Develop and execute a people analytics strategy that supports the business objectives.
- Analyse workforce data to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Design and maintain HR metrics, and KPIs to measure workforce performance and HR effectiveness.
- Conduct predictive and prescriptive analytics to anticipate workforce needs, attrition risks, and skills gaps.
- Provide insights to support workforce planning, and talent optimization strategies.
Talent Management & Strategy:
- Collaborate with department heads to design and implement strategies for talent acquisition, development, and retention.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of HR programs and interventions using data-driven methods.
- Support performance management systems through analytics and reporting on employee productivity and engagement.
Data Governance & Compliance:
- Establish and maintain data governance policies for HR data to ensure accuracy, security, and compliance.
- Ensure alignment with local labour laws and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, NDPR).
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior management by presenting workforce insights to inform business decisions.
- Work closely with department heads and teams to translate business challenges into people analytics solutions.
- Train HR team members and line managers on interpreting data insights and applying them effectively.
Technology & Tools:
- Lead the adoption of advanced HR technology and analytics tools, such as HRIS, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and business intelligence software.
- Identify opportunities for automation and system enhancements to improve HR operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is an advantage.
- Experience in the E-commerce, Fashion or Retail sector will be highly desirable.
- Needed experience of 7 to 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in HR Consulting; especially in areas of transformation or change management roles.
- Proven track record of leading HR transformation projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong understanding of HR technologies, data analytics, and process improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex data for diverse audiences.
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinking and ability to align people analytics with organizational goals.
- Adaptability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment.