Hybrid Executive, Head of People & Culture

Posted 3 months ago

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About the role

  • Strategic P&C Business Partner managing people strategy, talent agenda, and cultural transformation for NTT DATA in South Africa. Collaborating with leadership and P&C consultants to deliver integrated solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the people strategy for South Africa, aligned with global and regional P&C priorities and local business objectives
  • Drive adoption of NTT DATA’s evolving culture, values, and leadership attributes to support transformation and a unified employee experience
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on strategic people matters including organization design, leadership effectiveness, and change management
  • Lead strategic workforce planning based on future skills to support business growth, digital transformation, and operational agility
  • Translate business plans into actionable P&C initiatives using data analytics, market trends, and digital insights to drive measurable outcomes
  • Collaborate with other Strategic P&C Business Partners globally to align on enterprise-wide transformation priorities and share best practices
  • Ensure successful execution of performance management, total rewards cycle, and employee engagement initiatives tailored to local needs
  • Support succession planning, integrating digital leadership and AI-enabled capabilities into talent pipelines
  • Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), embedding inclusive practices into all aspects of the people strategy

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related field
  • An advanced degree such as an MBA is desirable
  • Proven experience in strategic P&C leadership roles within complex, matrixed organizations
  • Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, digital platforms, and people analytics to inform decisions
  • Demonstrated ability to lead through change and maintain engagement during transformation
  • Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, CIPD, or HRCI (SPHR) are advantageous

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Executive, Head of People & Culture

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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