Job Description

Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives. Good health and quality of life is what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most.We are looking for Head of Human Resources to develop, implement and manage Anovas human capital strategy, ensure HR governance, policies and procedures are implemented throughout the organisation. Human capital management is related to all employees issues such as compensation, employee engagement, learning and development, talent management, leadership, wellbeing, and performance management. It also encompasses other elements linked to human resources such as driving engagement, increased productivity, adding business value, HR planning, HR systems and their governance, including legal and donor requirements and Anovas policies and procedures.The Head of Human Resources will oversee and lead a team of HR generalists and specialists to deliver a comprehensive Human Resources service to the business and ensure that Anovas programmes and business objectives are met. The successful candidate will work closely with the legal department that oversees all employee relations matters and with the divisional Heads who manage HR in the Districts.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Human Capital Strategy, and HR governanceDevelop Anovas Human Capital strategy, aligned to Anovas Transformation Strategy.
Partner with relevant senior managers and Anovas Exco, to translate the strategy and organisational policies into HR strategic and operational plans to successfully deliver Anovas programmes and business objectives.
Maintain knowledge of all relevant laws, donor requirements, policies and best practices and ensure Anova is compliant with these, including compliance with POPIA and any other privacy and information security requirements.
Ensure that good governance and control systems are maintained through the review, development, implementation and enforcement of appropriate policies and procedures for the effective management of Anovas staff, covering the full employment life cycle and the various aspects within (employee relations, career development, grievances, and wellness among others).
Analyse and monitor HR data and trends to inform organisational decision making, and present comprehensive HR reports to the CEO and COO and other stakeholders when required.Talent Acquisition and Rewards ManagementEnsure that Talent Acquisition and Retention strategy is in place, reviewed and kept updated to meet any challenges in the rapid changing environment in which Anova operates.
Work with hiring managers to maximise Anovas reach into the talent pool through the various platforms available, including reputable agencies and external service providers.
Lead the development and promotion of the Anova brand as an employer of choice.
Provide guidance on progressive and proactive compensation and benefits initiatives to provide motivation, incentives, and rewards for attracting suitable candidates and retaining those that perform effectively.Employee Performance ManagementEnsure that an effective performance management system is implemented and monitored which aligns with Anovas mission, strategic direction, objectives, and culture, adapting to latest trends to maximise employee engagement and productivity.
Ensure the performance management process is a practical system that is easy to understand and use for all employees, and that it provides an accurate assessment of each employees performance.
Maximise the use of available computer-based systems to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiencies.
Monitor that the information obtained from these reviews is acted upon to implement processes to remedy poor performance, nurture talent, reward excellent performance and provide learning opportunities to employees.Employee Engagement & WellbeingDevelop a cohesive employee engagement strategy ensuring that safety, wellness, and employee assistance programmes are integrated and contributing towards employee satisfaction.
Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning of new projects, with a focus on the attraction, motivation, development, and retention of the people resources of the organisation.
Direct and lead employee engagement initiatives across the entire organisation, identifying opportunities to maximise positive engagement.
Ensure that all aspects of employee safety and wellness are considered, and that programmes and processes are adequate to address the needs of a varied workforce.Learning and DevelopmentOversee the development of an integrated learning and development plan that maximises opportunities for all Anova staff to further develop, and that it increases employee engagement and job satisfaction.
Regularly and systematically evaluate Anovas critical positions and their competencies and determine the best methods to ensure Anova has a healthy pipeline of talent to meet current and future needs, including but not limited to learning and development initiatives.
Lead the talent management process of matching specific people to specific roles and in partnership with the line managers and employees to develop career paths.Employee RelationsSupport the Senior Legal Counsel who oversees the satisfactory running of the ER function. Work closely with the Senior Legal Counsel ensuring ER interventions and engagements are carried out in an efficient and cost-effective manner.HR SystemsOversee the management of Anovas HR manual, electronic, and any other relevant systems, ensuring they are used correctly. Maximise synergies and the use of the various modules within electronic systems to enable a well-functioning HR team that supports the implementation of Anovas programmes.
Keep up with the latest trends in HR practices and HR systems and align Anovas HR systems to these best practices.
Ensure best practices are used across all HR and related systems to maximise efficiencies and safeguard personal information.
Prepare and review reports for critical analysis of the HR function to provide insights into Anovas transformation and other business strategies.
Work closely with and support Payroll to ensure seamless processing of starters, terminations, changes to programmes and other critical operational aspects.Staff Management and Workforce PlanningSupport programme HR managers to ensure their teams are well managed and supported.
Ensure that the central HR team is well skilled and sufficiently resourced to support the programme HR managers and teams.
Use proven approaches for strategic workforce planning to ensure that there is alignment between the people needed and business strategies, in the short and long terms.
Participate in the development of project proposals as a strategic partner to inform operational aspects of the HR teams.Any other tasks as agreed with line manager.Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required:Bachelors degree in HR or HR-related discipline and at least 10 years progressive related experience.
5 years experience leading the HR function of an organisation with 3000+ employees, or in a senior role supporting the HR function of such an organisation.Advantageous qualificationsA masters or similar post-graduate qualification in a relevant HR area is advantageous.CompetenciesSA Labour and other applicable laws and regulations
Corporate Governance (King IV)
HR best practices
Business acumen and management competency
Leadership skill
Critical evaluation and detail orientated
Excellent verbal and written communication, including report writing
Microsoft OfficeIn accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto. Preference will be given to persons with disabilities.Anova Health Institute is a provider of essential health services and therefore has a mandatory vaccination policy. Should your application be successful, you will be required to submit your proof of vaccination before commencing employment in the role.Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of submitting their application should assume that they have not been successful.Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be paid agency fees should their candidate be placed at Anova.For more information on Anova visit our website: www.anovahealth.co.za

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