Senior Specialist: OE and Changes at Vodacom
Mwanampotevu, Paterson, NJ, United States
Role purpose
The role is accountable to drive the Organisation Effectiveness (OE) agenda and will provide subject matter expertise and guidance to the HR teams. It supports and enables the Organisational Effectiveness & Change strategy through identifying and leading the development and implementation of OE projects and initiatives, including organisation design and diagnosis, data analytics, organisational effectiveness & efficiency, maintenance of organisational job architecture, and change and cultural transformation.
The incumbent partners with and shares expert knowledge and best practice with stakeholders such as HRBPs and functional leaders.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership
Work closely with functional leaders, executive leaders and HRBPs to align functions to the business strategy through proactive and continuous diagnosis of organisational effectiveness, sizing, and the implementation of sustainable organisational improvements.
Support company-wide digital transformation projects and business-unit specific change and transformation initiatives through effective macro-level organisation design.
In partnership with relevant HRBPs and HRD, develop and drive a continuous efficiency agenda for defined business areas by assessing and improving OE metrics such as average span, deepest layers, management ratios, employment costs, and other metrics.
Shape and influence future thinking around organisational operating models, design, ways of working, efficiency and managing change by drawing best practice from Vodacom Group teams and external market sources.
Drive simplification and reduce duplication of activities and processes within defined business environments by sustainably refocusing resources to new revenue streams and strategic enablers through detailed analysis.
Support HRBPs with effective workforce planning, monitoring permanent and contractor employment costs/headcount.
Contribute to innovative approaches to projects and initiatives, effective problem solving and foster a culture of new idea generation, calculated risk-taking, and knowledge sharing.
Core competencies, knowledge and experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with proven exposure to organisational effectiveness (organisation design, operating models) and organisational efficiency.
Proven exposure to business restructuring, transformation and people change initiatives (including working with senior business leaders).
Knowledge and exposure to agile organisation design and methodology.
Understanding and experience of workforce planning (headcount & employment cost).
Theoretical understanding and working knowledge of job architecture methodology.
Good understanding of job evaluation methodology (e.g., Paterson, Hay System, Willis Towers Watson’s Global Grading System).
Strong understanding of change management frameworks and experience in developing change management plans.
Strong relationship building and partnering skills.
Good understanding of multinational corporate business and operating at a tactical level across multiple geographies in a key industry (Telco, Technology or Consulting experience is an added advantage).
Strong learning agility and curiosity.
Analytical thinker with good written and communication skills.
Must have experience and technical / professional qualifications
BCom degree in Industrial Psychology, Human Resource Management, or related field (essential).
Postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management or related field (advantageous).
Not a perfect fit? Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people’s lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn’t a concept; it’s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You’ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. We’re committed to increasing diversity, ensuring equal representation, and making Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
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The role is accountable to drive the Organisation Effectiveness (OE) agenda and will provide subject matter expertise and guidance to the HR teams. It supports and enables the Organisational Effectiveness & Change strategy through identifying and leading the development and implementation of OE projects and initiatives, including organisation design and diagnosis, data analytics, organisational effectiveness & efficiency, maintenance of organisational job architecture, and change and cultural transformation.
The incumbent partners with and shares expert knowledge and best practice with stakeholders such as HRBPs and functional leaders.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership
Work closely with functional leaders, executive leaders and HRBPs to align functions to the business strategy through proactive and continuous diagnosis of organisational effectiveness, sizing, and the implementation of sustainable organisational improvements.
Support company-wide digital transformation projects and business-unit specific change and transformation initiatives through effective macro-level organisation design.
In partnership with relevant HRBPs and HRD, develop and drive a continuous efficiency agenda for defined business areas by assessing and improving OE metrics such as average span, deepest layers, management ratios, employment costs, and other metrics.
Shape and influence future thinking around organisational operating models, design, ways of working, efficiency and managing change by drawing best practice from Vodacom Group teams and external market sources.
Drive simplification and reduce duplication of activities and processes within defined business environments by sustainably refocusing resources to new revenue streams and strategic enablers through detailed analysis.
Support HRBPs with effective workforce planning, monitoring permanent and contractor employment costs/headcount.
Contribute to innovative approaches to projects and initiatives, effective problem solving and foster a culture of new idea generation, calculated risk-taking, and knowledge sharing.
Core competencies, knowledge and experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with proven exposure to organisational effectiveness (organisation design, operating models) and organisational efficiency.
Proven exposure to business restructuring, transformation and people change initiatives (including working with senior business leaders).
Knowledge and exposure to agile organisation design and methodology.
Understanding and experience of workforce planning (headcount & employment cost).
Theoretical understanding and working knowledge of job architecture methodology.
Good understanding of job evaluation methodology (e.g., Paterson, Hay System, Willis Towers Watson’s Global Grading System).
Strong understanding of change management frameworks and experience in developing change management plans.
Strong relationship building and partnering skills.
Good understanding of multinational corporate business and operating at a tactical level across multiple geographies in a key industry (Telco, Technology or Consulting experience is an added advantage).
Strong learning agility and curiosity.
Analytical thinker with good written and communication skills.
Must have experience and technical / professional qualifications
BCom degree in Industrial Psychology, Human Resource Management, or related field (essential).
Postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management or related field (advantageous).
Not a perfect fit? Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people’s lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn’t a concept; it’s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You’ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. We’re committed to increasing diversity, ensuring equal representation, and making Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
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