{"id":12723,"date":"2025-07-01T12:02:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T12:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/functional-hr-manager\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T00:24:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T00:24:12","slug":"functional-hr-manager","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=12723","title":{"rendered":"Functional HR Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Description of the role and purpose of the job:<\/p>\n<p>\tThe Functional HR Managers provide Functional Business Units (BU) with PPC expertise and serve as the interface between Business Units and the Centers of Excellence. They provide line management support for the Business Unit Managers\/Partners to assist with day-to-day HR requirements and HR programs delivery in line with the Business strategy. They assist line managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with the Function or Business strategy and provide BU specific HR solutions. They also serve as the Learning Business partner, communicating training requirements to L&amp;D and facilitating all information requirements between the BU and L&amp;D. They assist the Business with relevant HR transactional work that resides within the Business units.<\/p>\n<p>Key responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p>\tMaintain a current and appropriate knowledge of KPMG and HR strategies, Business priorities and major trends, especially in areas that are relevant to the Function<br \/>\n\tProvide input into BU HR Strategy<br \/>\n\tTranslate strategy into Business needs<br \/>\n\tEnable BU Leadership to achieve strategic goals by integrating HR Strategy into BU strategy<br \/>\n\tDelivery of top priority HR related projects against specified strategies, objectives and measures.<br \/>\n\tRender PPC services on a day to day basis to allocated BU\u2019s i.e.:<br \/>\n\tTalent acquisition<br \/>\n\tTalent management and retention<br \/>\n\tPerformance Development<br \/>\n\tLearning and development<br \/>\n\tMobility<br \/>\n\tSuccession planning<br \/>\n\tOrganisational effectiveness<br \/>\n\tReward and recognition<br \/>\n\tServe as a custodian for KPMG PPC (HR and L&amp;D) Policies and Procedures<br \/>\n\tDrive a relentless focus on quality and excellent service<br \/>\n\tEmployee relations<br \/>\n\tDrive compliance to all KPMG deadlines<br \/>\n\tUnderstand internal and external stakeholders and their needs<br \/>\n\tDeliver role requirements with a client centric approach<br \/>\n\tEnsure effective BU and \/ or Function financial management and budgeting processes<br \/>\n\tCreate and enable an environment where colleagues thrive in a constantly changing business environment<br \/>\n\tDemonstrate high quality and timeous verbal and written communication<br \/>\n\tPromote and support the Firm\u2019s transformation strategy<br \/>\n\tContribute to the alignment of the Function transformation strategy to the Firm\u2019s transformation strategy<br \/>\n\tEnsure Business leadership and colleagues experience a consistent people experience<br \/>\n\tAnalyse and understand BU colleague data to proactively respond to people needs<br \/>\n\tPrioritise colleague well being<br \/>\n\tPromote and facilitate colleague engagement<\/p>\n<p>Skills and attributes required for the role:<br \/>\nSkills:<\/p>\n<p>\tStrategic thinking skills.<br \/>\n\tComputer literacy.<br \/>\n\tCommunication (written and oral) and negotiation skills<br \/>\n\tAnalytical\/statistical skills<br \/>\n\tBudget skills.<br \/>\n\tAction orientation.<br \/>\n\tTransformational leadership.<br \/>\n\tProblem solving and decision-making.<br \/>\n\tTeam leadership.<br \/>\n\tRegistration with Health Professions Council of South Africa, Institute of People Development, SA Board for People Practices (SABPP), Association of Change Management Practitioners, and Skills Development Association (FASSET) would be advantageous<\/p>\n<p>Personal attributes:<\/p>\n<p>\tAbility to deal with conflict.<br \/>\n\tExtremely high level of confidentially and integrity.<br \/>\n\tAble to maintain a friendly, professional manner when liaising with clients, even in challenging situations.<br \/>\n\tAbility to multi-task.<br \/>\n\tThe ability to build collaborative relationship with good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to colleagues with differing levels of expertise and skills while championing inclusion and diversity.<br \/>\n\tThe ability to work well under pressure and to perform to deadlines.<br \/>\n\tAbility to lead and manage multi-disciplinary team.<br \/>\n\tTeam player who is self-aware.<br \/>\n\tStrong organisation skills; a self-starter with initiative, ability to foster innovation and a common-sense approach to problem solving.<br \/>\n\tSound decision making ability<br \/>\n\tHigh level of attention to detail and a desire to drive quality<br \/>\n\tTechnology savvy<\/p>\n<p>Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):<\/p>\n<p>\tA relevant Degree \/ Diploma in a social sciences or a management discipline e.g. Human resource management or industrial psychology or other relevant discipline or studying towards one<br \/>\n\tMinimum 5 years\u2019 HR generalist experience.<br \/>\n\tMinimum of 2 years\u2019 experience working at a management level in HR.<br \/>\n\tKnowledge in HR methodologies, tools and techniques and the HR value chain.<br \/>\n\tKnowledge in HR strategy development and enablement.<br \/>\n\tKnowledge of emerging trends in HR and utilising a variety of HR tools \/ models to achieve results.<br \/>\n\tKnowledge of the relevant labour and skills regulatory frameworks (skills development, B- BBEE, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( https:\/\/home.kpmg.com\/za\/en\/home.html ) or<\/p>\n<p>kpmgza.taleo.net<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/kpmgza.taleo.net","_company_name":"KPMG South Africa","_company_website":"https:\/\/home.kpmg.com\/za\/en\/home.html","_company_tagline":"KPMG is the authoritative voice in Africa - unmatched in our ability to provide excellent service to our global, regional and local clients. KPMG in Africa's footprint ensures our forward-thinking, skilled professionals understand the complexities of doing business on this continent. Our deep expert... read moreise on Africa\u2019s contrasts and opportunities and long-standing relationships, means we can deliver informed perspectives, local knowledge and clear, value-adding solutions. KPMG in Africa's footprint is well established, allowing our member firms across the continent to work together to provide globally minded, forward-thinking solutions that are informed by deep-seated local expertise in each country. With a worldwide presence, KPMG continues to build on our member firms' successes thanks to our clear vision, maintained values, and our people. 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