Executive, Head of People & Culture
NTT DATA, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Johannesburg • 🇿🇦 South Africa
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Lead
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
people strategy developmentorganization designleadership effectivenesschange managementworkforce planningdata analyticsdigital transformationperformance managementemployee engagementsuccession planning
Soft skills
trusted advisorcollaborationstrategic thinkingengagementleadershipadaptabilitycommunicationinclusivitychampioning diversitytransformation leadership
Certifications
SHRM-SCPCIPDHRCI (SPHR)