About the job<\/p>\n
\tWe’re looking to add a People Champion to our Journey team. You will play a key role in supporting and guiding Retro Rabbit\u2019s people throughout their journey in the business. Acting as a trusted partner to their Rabbits, People Champions focus on creating a positive employee experience by supporting onboarding, engagement, performance conversations, and professional development.
\n\tThis role is centered around building strong relationships, understanding individual strengths and aspirations, and helping Rabbits grow within the organization. People Champions works closely with the Journey Team Lead, delivery teams, and leadership to ensure Rabbits feel supported, connected, and set up for success on their projects and within the broader Retro Rabbit community.
\n\tThe ideal candidate is empathetic, organized, and proactive, with a genuine passion for people development, workplace culture, and creating environments where individuals and teams can thrive.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Employee Lifecycle Management:<\/p>\n
\tOwn the pre-boarding and onboarding process for their Rabbits, ensuring all touchpoints\u2014including welcome gifts, first-day experiences, introductions, office tours, icebreakers, and FAQs\u2014are executed seamlessly and consistently.
\n\tManage the performance review process for their Rabbits, ensuring fairness, accuracy, and timely follow-up.
\n\tLead progression discussions for their Rabbits, supporting career development and succession planning.
\n\tConduct regular monthly check-ins with their Rabbits to monitor engagement, address concerns, and provide guidance.<\/p>\n
Training, Development & Mentoring:<\/p>\n
\tManage and enhance the mentoring program for their Rabbits, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and career support.
\n\tDefine and support the delivery of training and employee development programs for their Rabbits, collaborating with the Journey Team Lead and fellow People Champions.
\n\tLead internal knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, and learning initiatives to enhance skill development across their Rabbits.
\n\tCoach their Rabbits on career goal setting, professional growth, and personal development plans.<\/p>\n
Employee Engagement & Culture:<\/p>\n
\tAct as an ambassador for Retro Rabbit\u2019s culture, values, and internal initiatives, promoting engagement among their Rabbits.
\n\tPlan and support team interventions, engagement activities, and internal events to drive cohesion, morale, and inclusivity within their Rabbits.
\n\tSupport their Rabbits in building strong relationships across the organization and actively promote participation in culture-building initiatives.<\/p>\n
Resource & Project Alignment:<\/p>\n
\tAssist with resource allocation by collaborating with Delivery and senior leadership to align their Rabbits\u2019 goals, skills, and strengths with suitable projects.
\n\tIdentify high-performing and underperforming Rabbits, collaborating with leadership to determine appropriate interventions and development opportunities.<\/p>\n
Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement:<\/p>\n
\tMaintain and update employee management platforms for their Rabbits to ensure accurate records and data integrity.
\n\tCollect, analyze, and report data for their Rabbits to support decision-making, monitor engagement, and track the effectiveness of initiatives.
\n\tContribute to the continuous improvement of all employee journey processes and programs for their Rabbits.<\/p>\n
Programs & Special Initiatives:<\/p>\n
\tManage and support the Annual Graduate Programme for their Rabbits, ensuring smooth coordination, engaging workshops, and a positive overall experience.
\n\tSupport student engagement initiatives, university partnerships, and other talent-attraction programs relevant to their Rabbits.<\/p>\n
Task Execution & Accountability:<\/p>\n
\tEnsure all tasks, projects, and initiatives assigned by the Journey Team Lead are executed to a high standard, on time, and in alignment with Retro Rabbit\u2019s quality and culture expectations.<\/p>\n
What You Bring<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field
\n\t1\u20132 years\u2019 experience in a people-focused role (HR, employee engagement, L&D, or organizational development)
\n\tUnderstanding of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, and development
\n\tStrong coaching, mentoring, and communication skills with the ability to build trust and support Rabbits at all levels
\n\tExcellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
\n\tExperience coordinating training, engagement, or development programmes is advantageous
\n\tAnalytical mindset with the ability to use people data to support decisions and improvements
\n\tCollaborative, proactive, and adaptable, with a passion for building positive and inclusive workplace cultures
\n\tHigh emotional intelligence and empathy to support Rabbits throughout their journey<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/retrorabbit.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
www.linkedin.com<\/p>\n
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