Human Resources Specialist:  SA & SSA

Location: Woodmead

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Independently manage a variety of confidential and operational HR tasks
• Manage the Employee life cycle actions on Success Factors 
• Analyze HR metrics (KPIs) to identify trends and provide data-driven recommendations to enhance the employee experience and support business goals.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment by addressing employee concerns, mediating conflicts, and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration across the workplaces
• Be and stay abreast up-to-date of labour & social legislation;  company policies & practices.
• Execute activities within your scope from sourcing and campus management, HR communication, management change projects, conducting interviews, and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience that sets new hires up for success etc. 
• Execute tasks in accordance with L’Oréal's values, in particular in terms of diversity and disabilities. 
• Participate in recruitment activities in order to attract and select, to implement the FIT program and to build close relationships with associates and identify potential. 
• Develop your knowledge of the business by participating in business meetings and rounds of negotiation for your scope

Professional & Technical Competencies Required:

OPERATIONAL MASTER

• Deliver a service of excellence
• Champions HR tools 
• Delivers HR Fundamentals 
• Guarantees Compliance 

PEOPLE CHAMPION

• Build diverse team of champions
• Attracts, Recruits and Integrates Diverse Talents
• Customizes Employee Development 
• Creates Continuous Employee Proximity 

CHANGE AGENT

• Anticipate and facilitate change
• Shares L’Oréal Culture
• Enhances Collective Engagement 
• Creates Future Readiness 

STRATEGIC BUSINESS DRIVER 

• Transforms business challenges into HR Strategy
• Develops Business Acumen 
• Anticipates Talent Pipeline 
• Drives Individual and Collective Performance

Professional & Technical Competencies Required:

• HR Expertise: Proven experience in a generalist HR role within a fast-paced environment, understanding the unique needs and challenges of managing a diverse workforce.
• Passion for People: A genuine enthusiasm for creating a positive employee experience, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, and supporting the development of our teams.
• Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build rapport with individuals at all levels within L’ORÉAL.
• Problem Solver & Solution-Oriented: Proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, with a focus on finding creative and effective solutions.
• Adaptable & Resilient: Able to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of demonstrable experience as an HR professional is MANDATORY
• Operational knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment legislation
• Highly proficient in HR systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Data Analysis Tools
• +2 years former experience & operational knowledge of Success Factors & SAP HR will be crucial

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or disability. We adhere to all local Labour Relations legislation.

Closing Date: 10 June 2025