Managing Executive: Human Capital Strategy & Employee Experience

The role serves as a strategic advisor and an execution partner, working closely with the GCHCO to develop and implement a comprehensive Human Capital and Employee Experience strategy. Turning strategy into actionable plans through effective frameworks and measuring impacts. Ensure a cohesive and well sequenced delivery within the HC value chain for business results.

• Shape and co-create the Group Human Capital and Colleague Experience Strategy aligned to enterprise ambitions.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable operating plans and measurable outcomes.
• Orchestrate integration and delivery across the HC value chain.
• Equip the GCHCO for high-impact board, executive, and external engagements.
• Embed a compelling, end-to-end Employee Experience across the employee journey including an aligned reward strategy to promote high motivation, increased productivity and overall workforce satisfaction.
• Define and design a comprehensive set of data insights, and dashboards to inform strategic decisions and measurement of colleague experience impact.
• Build strong internal and external HC positioning and thought leadership.
• Direct strategic communication to ensure effective positioning and influencing of enterprise messaging, leadership updates and industry impact.
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor across Group, HC, and business stakeholders.

• Post Graduate Degree: Honours Degree, Post Graduate Diploma and Professional Qualifications.
• 15+ years of experience in Financial Services, including at least 7 years in executive roles across strategy and/or transformation in large, complex enterprises related to HC Strategy and Employee Experience solution designs.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to design strategies aligned with commercial and people priorities.
• Strategy: Expert in Human Capital Strategy formulation and deep insights into HC specialists areas.
• Commercial Flair: Strong understanding of business drivers and the financial impact of employee experience decision.
• Influence & Collaboration: Skilled at building consensus and driving change across diverse stakeholder groups, including Board-level and Group CEO engagement.
• Analytical Excellence: Proficient in data analysis, financial modelling, market benchmarking, and employee engagement metrics.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating complex, fast-changing environment across African markets.
• Innovation: Creative in designing forward-thinking people solutions that attract, motivate, engage, and retain talent.