Talent Management Specialist - 4 Month ContractorBusiness Unit: Discovery Central Services
Function: Talent Acquisition & Assessments
Date: 7 Aug 2024
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 implement best-in-class talent management practices.
Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to: Talent management – post onboarding, talent reviews, development and promotionSupport the centre of expertise with design and development of Group wide talent standards, frameworks and policiesPartner with business units in designing, measuring and executing appropriate talent management solutions ensuring excellent customer and candidate experienceConduct research and keep abreast of best practices to ensure relevant talent management practices in DiscoveryConsult 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 processSupport the Business Units with expertise, guidance and learning where needed on the relevant enabling technology platforms for Talent ManagementKey Competency Areas: Values Driven: Committed to integrity and ethics in business; Behaves consistently with Discovery ValuesMotivated by a positive futureEnergized by challengesLearns on the Fly: Embraces the unfamiliar; Experiments to find solutionsResilient: Recovers quickly from setbacks; Grows from negative experiencesFollows through on commitmentsPeople Savvy: High EQ with low ego; Works well with internal and external stakeholdersDrives Results: Energizes self and others to achieve; Consistently exceeds goalsLooks beyond the obviousFinds sustainable solutionsPersonal Attributes and Skills: A record of adding value to work outcomes through distinctive expertise capability, insights, innovation and an orientation toward continuous improvementVery high detail orientation and unwavering tendency toward thoroughness and rigourProactive 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 outcomesMust have the ability to pivot between widely divergent tasks and subject matter on short notice, rapidly adapt to varied audiences, and continually evolving business needsSolid business acumenHave a passion for talent development, driving performance and analyticsHave 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 objectivesEducation and Experience: Relevant 3 year degree and/or post graduate qualificationProven experience of delivering work streams or projects along the talent management value chain in a consulting or corporate environment5 to 8 years' experience in Talent ManagementEMPLOYMENT 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.
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