On completion of this programme, participants will:
- Develop and implement HR initiatives in line with organisational objectives
- Be able to lead the organisation’s HR departments, including talent acquisition, learning and development, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, talent management HR information systems (HRIS) and departmental financial planning
- Liaise directly with the executive board and be accountable for the performance of the HR function and the departments within it, as well as providing strategic counsel on all people matters
- Contribute to long-term goals around business and people development, including succession planning and executive-level talent acquisition
- Develop company wellbeing, health and counselling policies
- Lead the analysis of employee feedback and data, with the aim of creating a better working environment and more engaged culture
- Create and manage the HR department’s annual budget
- Provide oversight of the company’s culture
- Take global responsibility for the organisation’s talent functions and culture
- Develop effective training programmes
- Be able to effectively structure benefits programmes to attract and retain top talent
- Be able to make informed business decisions based on data and statistics
- Have the ability to utilise technology to enhance and measure the results of human resources programmes
- Be able to leverage advanced knowledge and skills to succeed as a HR director
- Understand the business, finance, marketing and IT functions