James Kruger
United Kingdom Crafted Projects
Experience
Senior HR Business Partner
As a Senior HR Principle, responsible for providing strategic leadership in the implementation of revised People Systems in an environment of Lean and Continuous Improvement. Provides leadership in developing and executing human resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the company, specifically in the areas of talent acquisition, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, employee relations, training and development and compensation. Assisting executive leadership with restructuring efforts and provides strategic leadership and plans to the executive management team, shareholders and to the board of directors. Managing all tactical actions of directing and managing the efforts of the human resource function for the company. All while ensuring a collaborative, open, and inclusive work environment that is focused on quality of Lean outcomes and superior service orientation. Serves as the primary advisor to the organizations senior management team on matters related to unleashing Human Potential.
Directs staff in the development and integration of new and innovative programs and/or services by providing leadership that maximizes contributions and assures timely decision-making reflective of the mission, vision, and values of the Company.
HR Business Partner
The role provides international operational leadership to the business by partnering with the relevant Global Business Partners and Global Directors to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of Human Resource management initiatives on a Global scale. The role is responsible for delivering HR initiatives that builds a high-performance culture and operating environment. Manage and deliver a high quality, professional and valued HR service to the company and ensuring that the HR service delivered drives business results and supports the business strategy globally.
• HR Strategy Development & Implementation
• HR Operating Model Implementation
• HR Projects
• Culture Management
• Benchmarking and Benefits
• Employee Wellness Management
• People Management and Development
• Financial Management
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Attraction & Selection
• Acquisition and Retention
• Organisational Development
• Change Management
• Payroll Management
• Research and Development
• Performance Management
• Training and Development
• Employment Equity
• Industrial Relations
Group HR Business Partner
The Role is tasked to provide operational leadership to the business by working closely with the Directors to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of Human Resource management initiatives. The Role is also tasked with streamlining HR functions, reporting on HR metrics, enhancing workforce retention, predicting staffing needs, managing termination processes, managing risk, ensuring staff wellness, and ensuring compliance regulations.
• Development and implementation of the HR agenda and metrics
• Development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and practices
• Improving and monitoring employee productivity
• Structuring compensation and benefit packages
• Managing staff wellness initiatives
• Improving relations between staff and employers
• Evaluating staffing needs
• Overseeing recruitment, selection, attraction and retention efforts
• Managing and allocating HR funds and budgets
• Engaging with heads of department
• HR Project Management
• Performance Management
• Operations Management
• Change Management
• Payroll Management
• Research and Development
• Benchmarking
• Effective Leadership and Team Management
Regional HR Officer
Partner with the HR Director, Regional HR Manager and Unit Business Partners, in effectively leading, managing and supporting their teams in delivering effective and efficient HR service on departmental and national business priorities. Manage and deliver a high quality, professional and valued HR service to the company and ensuring that the HR service delivered drives business results and supports the business strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
• Consult with line management and provide daily HR guidance
• Analyse trends and metrics with the HR department
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention
• Monitor and report on workforce and succession planning
• Employee Relations
• HR Strategy Development
• HR Projects
• Recruitment and Selection
• Organisational Development
• Employment Equity
• Payroll Management
• HR Projects
• Research and Development
• Performance Management
• Training and Development
• Change Management
• Industrial Relations
• Policy Development and Guidance
• Effective self-management
• Operations Management
HR/IR Consultant
Key Responsibilities:
• Consult with line management and provide daily HR guidance
• Analyse trends and metrics with the HR department
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention
• Monitor and report on workforce and succession planning
• Employee Relations
• HR Strategy Development
• HR Projects
• Recruitment and Selection
• Organisational Development
• Employment Equity
• Payroll Management
• HR Projects
• Research and Development
• Performance Management
• Training and Development
• Change Management
• Industrial Relations
• Policy Development and Guidance
• Effective self-management
• Operations Management
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)
Completed my Bachelor of Commerce degree in Human Resource Management
