De Beers Group of Companies Hiring for HR Principal at London Full Time

• Anglo American aspires to become the most valued mining company in the world, and to achieve this ambition we are implementing a radical programme – Beyond Finance – which is currently transforming and improving many of the ways in which our teams work.

We are focused on simplification and standardisation, with the aim of significantly reducing the amount of time our people spend on manually working with data. We want to help our business to meet ambitious targets, so individuals joining us will be equipped with new skills and better tools to provide new insights and further drive business performance.

We’re looking for talented people who share our values and who are keen to help us deliver dramatic change. If you have the relevant legal skills and experience, we’d like to hear from you.

Job Description

• This role is offered on 18 months Fixed Term Contract.

The HR Principal is responsible for executing the HR strategy & lead the provision of HR advice and support to the Group Finance function to attract, develop & retain the people required to deliver high performance & build competitive advantage.

Provide strategic HR support and service to Group Finance leadership team, contributing to the development of strategic and tactical plans to support short term and long-term business and functional goals from a people perspective

Contribute and support the Group Finance and Discipline strategies and transformational ambitions from an HR functional point of view.

Manage the effective delivery of end-to-end employee lifecycle processes for client groups, drawing on support from local HR teams and Centres of Expertise as appropriate. Ensure effective application of Anglo American HR policies and standards within the relevant client groups

Develop & promote a culture which values and focusses on the attraction, identification, development, engagement and retention of talent, both in terms of leadership potential & Experts for business-critical roles, ensuring a strong succession pipeline.

Develop the bench strength of the Finance disciplines by ensuring understanding of talent opportunities and gaps in both Group Finance and the BUs. Work with the OE/Talent function to define and manage appropriate metrics to measure Health of Discipline for Group Finance, monitoring and proposing actions to improve Discipline Health.

Drive a culture of high performance by ensuring appropriate use of the Company performance management process and tools. Manage the process across Group Finance, ensuring clear direction throughout the performance cycle and support delivery of high performance and living of company values

Qualifications

• Post graduate qualifications (CIPD or Masters level) in a relevant discipline – HR, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Organizational Behaviour

Proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity.

Track record of leading ideas generation; translating these into practical initiatives to be implemented and demonstration of successful execution and delivery within human resources, including talent acquisition & management, performance management, organisational design and change management

Extensive understanding and experience of HR processes and systems in large, complex, global matrix organisations

Experience of working within the mining or extractives industry or Financial Services is desirable

Business acumen demonstrated in similar complex business environments, with a knowledge and understanding of social, political, environmental, and cultural influences in those environments.

Good skills in influencing and working with senior leaders across a multitude of disciplines and geographies.

Additional Information

• What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Amazing opportunities for learning and growth

We’re a large, successful multinational company and there are plenty of opportunities to move onward and upwards too.

Subsidised breakfast & lunch, coffee & office snacks

Generous pension plans

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of the process

Advert closing date: 16/08/2021