HR Executive: Talent and D&I

We at RCL Foods have recently relaunched our purpose to “We Grow What Matters”.

We are a deeply rooted South African business and we believe our country will thrive when we collectively grow what matters.? Our purpose is anchored in a culture of empowerment and accountability, with uncompromising integrity at its heart.?We are inspired by our unwavering commitment to "Grow What Matters", placing People, Growth and Sustainability at the forefront of everything we do.

Are you a visionary leader passionate about building inclusive workplaces and attracting top talent? RCL FOODS is looking for a HR Executive: Talent and D&I to drive our people strategy, ensuring we attract, retain, and develop diverse talent while creating a culture of belonging.

This role will be based in Durban or Gauteng.

What Youll Do:

Talent Acquisition

• Develop and execute a talent strategy that aligns with business goals.
• Lead the talent acquisition function working in close collaboration with Business Leaders to support them in shaping their acquisition strategies.
• Benchmark and design best in class acquisition strategies, processes and systems in partnership with business.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and employer branding initiatives.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilizing analytics to assess recruitment metrics, identify trends, and refine strategies for better outcomes.

Talent Management

• Provide professional expertise and support in the design, development and implementation of the talent review process that is required to achieve business goals and results in the creation of an internal bench of top talent.
• Develop talent management frameworks, which is aligned to the business strategy.
• Partner with Business Leads to ensure that there is clear succession planning for all scarce and critical roles.
• Drive implementation of key initiatives and programs within the Talent space.
• Provide data analytics and insights to enable the business to make informed Talent decisions.
• Developing effective strategies for identifying skills gaps within the workforce.
• Understanding the current recruitment trends and your organisations markets to identify the impact upon the business.

D&I

• Drive DEI programs that create an inclusive and equitable workplace.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to embed DEI.
• Use data-driven insights to measure impact and continuously improve initiatives.
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Develop and implement D&I strategies aligned with the business goals.
• Lead diversity training and awareness programs to foster an inclusive workplace culture.
• Collaborate with HR, leadership, and employee resource groups to embed D&I principles in hiring, promotions, and retention strategies.
• Analyze workforce demographics and D&I metrics, using data-driven insights to identify gaps and track progress.
• Advise leadership on inclusive policies, equitable hiring practices, and bias reduction strategies.
• Stay up to date on D&I trends, legislation, and best practices, bringing innovative ideas to drive continuous improvement.

What Youll Bring:

• Proven experience in talent acquisition, talent management, workforce planning, and DEI leadership.
• Strong people manager with great influencing skills.
• A track record of building inclusive hiring practices.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Passion for creating diverse, high-performing teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with experience working in cross-cultural environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect and analyze data to inform talent management decisions.

What you need:

• Degree or equivalent in Human Resources
• Must be in a Senior HR role with at least 8-10 years experience
• Experience in managing a team with a strong understanding of talent acquisition, talent management and D&I.
• Experience within an FMCG / multinational will be an advantage
• Proficiency in HR software (e.g., SAP & Workday) and data analytics tools