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Main purpose of Job

The role will be expected to support the People & Purpose Manager in executing the Talent Strategy through seamless delivery across the HR Value Chain. The People & Purpose Consultant will support Business Units in the Firm with implementing People policies, practices and procedures (standardisation & governance) and will contribute to the delivery of an integrated talent solution. The role will perform duties associated with some or all of the different HR functional areas within the HR Value Chain.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial Psychology, Human Resources, Business Management or equivalent qualification relevant to the function;
• 3-5 years’ experience in an HR role;
• Academic & practical knowledge of the HR Value Chain service offerings;
• Knowledge of employment laws and practices;
• Strong capability in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Knowledge and experience with SAGE VIP.

Key Performance Areas:

• Strategic Impact - Key contributor towards the overall People and Purpose strategic objectives

• Client Impact: External / Internal - Works collaboratively with own team and the internal Business Units to deliver quality service and support from a people perspective.
• Operational Effectiveness - Understands context of own delivery against timelines
• Development/Growth of Team - Cultivates ability to give effective development feedback both upwards and to peers
• Budgets and Forecast - Effective use of time, equipment and resources

Key Competencies required / Talent Standards Capabilities:

Leadership Capabilities

• Living our Purpose - Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life
• Influence - Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders
• Performance drive - Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results
• Strategic direction - Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities
• Talent development - Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador

 Professional Capabilities

• Knows the business and industry - Knows how member firm business works and keeps up-to-date on industry activities, marketplace trends and leading practices
• Manages results - Takes responsibility for assigned areas and contributes to the successful realisation of common goals
• Manages and executes projects - Prepares and manages work plans to ensure efficient and timely completion of work
• Solves problems - Identifies and solves problems objectively using analysis, experience and judgment
• Manages quality and risk - Understands and applies quality assurance, risk management procedures and sustainable business practices in all areas of work performed
• Manages change and ambiguity - Is adaptive and flexible in the face of change and ambiguity

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.