Discovery People
Talent Management Specialist - 4 Month Contract
About Discovery
Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
Key Purpose
The Discovery People team is accountable for equipping decision makers with data-driven insights to make the best decisions about people — individuals and teams. We are looking for a key player who shares our passion for maximising the performance and potential of great people, who brings proven talent and performance management skills.
The role will be accountable to into best-in-class talent management practices.
Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to
Talent management – post onboarding, talent reviews, development and promotion
Support the centre of expertise with design and development of Group wide talent standards, frameworks and policies
Partner with business units in designing, measuring and executing appropriate talent management solutions ensuring excellent customer and candidate experience
Conduct research and keep abreast of best practices to ensure relevant talent management practices in Discovery
Consult with business, provide thought leadership, guidance and learning support on talent management topics e.g., performance management/continuous performance engagement, career and succession management, talent reviews, talent development, retention etc.
Ensure that talent deliverables are executed in an efficient and professional manner, including the Group's promotion process
Support the Business Units with expertise, guidance and learning where needed on the relevant enabling technology platforms for Talent Management
Key Competency Areas:
Values Driven:
Committed to integrity and ethics in business
Behaves consistently with Discovery Values
Optimistic:
Motivated by a positive future
Energized by challenges
Learns on the Fly:
Embraces the unfamiliar
Experiments to find solutions
Resilient:
Recovers quickly from setbacks
Grows from negative experiences
Instils trust:
Follows through on commitments
People Savvy:
High EQ with low ego
Works well with internal and external stakeholders
Drives Results:
Energizes self and others to achieve
Consistently exceeds goals
Problem Solver:
Looks beyond the obvious
Finds sustainable solutions
Personal Attributes and Skills
Role Model: Acts with integrity, impartiality and independence, balancing personal, organisation and legal parameters
A record of adding value to work outcomes through distinctive expertise capability, insights, innovation and an orientation toward continuous improvement
Very high detail orientation and unwavering tendency toward thoroughness and rigour
Proactive in giving and receiving feedback, including facility toward open debate and data-driven advocacy that is direct, constructive, compassionate, and results in better people and business outcomes
Must have the ability to pivot between widely divergent tasks and subject matter on short notice, rapidly adapt to varied audiences: and continually evolving business needs
Solid business acumen
Have a passion for talent development, driving performance and analytics
Have the knowledge, style and gravitas to work well with and influence HR practitioners and senior leaders across the business to support achievement of talent management objectives
Education and Experience
Relevant 3 year degree and / or post graduate qualification
Proven experience of delivering work streams or projects along the talent management value chain in a consulting or corporate environment
5 to 8 years' experience in Talent Management
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people living with disabilities to apply.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
