Job Description

:Key Responsibilities:

• Partnering with Heads of Function to identify key strategic development needs
• Translating business strategy into an annual learning plan for execution
• Communicating to business - learning requirements/opportunities that will enable strategic objectives delivery
• Lead and coach Learning Business Partners
• Articulating business learning & development requirements and identifying suitable solutions with internal L&D Team to align to business needs
• Conducting a needs assessment of current business learning and development offering and identifying gaps
• Facilitating collaboration and brainstorming sessions with the internal L&D team
• Ensuring relevant Strategic Business Partners are kept informed of all initiatives
• Attending and participating in key business meetings for the pro-active identification of learning & development opportunities e.g. Attend Monthly Operations and Merch/Marketing Meetings
• Partnering with the Strategic People Advisors and HR Learning Business Partners on prioritizing development of learning for delivery to ensure it aligns to the priorities of the business
• Project managing key Learning and Development initiatives that require multiple functions' input
• Utilizing learning data to draw insights and report back on:

• Learning Initiative development and delivery sequence + timing
• Training spends
• Skills scorecard
• Participation, completion, etc.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packs

Qualifications and Experience:

• L&D, HR or Business-Related Degree
• Relevant post-graduate qualification advantageous
• Minimum 8 years of Business Partnering and L&D experience
• Effective project management, the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent understanding of relevant skills development legislations
• Good understanding of SETA processes and initiatives (Advantageous)
• Excellent understanding of L&D methodologies and principles

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Stakeholder engagement
• Review and Reporting
• Managing Change
• Business Case Contribution
• Business Process Modeling (BPM)
• Enterprise Readiness Assessment
• Perform Gap Analysis
• Human resources systems and tools
• Presentation Creation
• Spreadsheet Expertise
• Employee Relations
• Learning Solutions Development

Behaviours:

• Applies market and business insights to drive organizational objectives
• Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organization
• Develops plans and prioritizes initiatives that align to the organizational goals and objectives
• Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organizational problems
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.#LI-MG1About Us:Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.Are you with us?About the Team: The human resources team strive to create the best experience for all employees throughout the organisation, focusing on people and culture. This team is responsible for talent acquisition, on-boarding, performance management, development, career progression, employee relations and remuneration.

The Foschini Group