Organization Effectiveness Lead

The role is accountable to support the Organization Effectiveness (OE) agenda and will be required to provide subject matter expertise and guidance to the HR teams as required. The role will support and enable the Organizational Effectiveness & Change strategy through identifying and leading the development and implementation of OE projects and initiatives that will include, amongst others, organization design and diagnosis, data analytics, organization effectiveness & efficiency, maintenance of organizational job architecture as well as change and cultural transformation.

• Work closely with functional leaders, executive leaders, HRBPs to align functions to the business strategy through proactive and continuous diagnosis of organizational effectiveness, organizational sizing and implementing sustainable organizational improvements
• In partnership with the relevant HRBP, develop and drive a continuous efficiency agenda for defined business areas by assessing and improving OE metrics such as average span, deepest layers, management ratios, employment costs and other metrics.
• Shape and influence future thinking around organizational operating models and design, ways of working, efficiency and managing change by drawing best practice from Vodafone Group teams and external market sources.
• Drive simplification and reduce duplication of activities & processes within defined business environments by sustainably re-focusing resources to new revenue streams and/or strategic enablers through detailed analysis.
• Create a strong and effective partnering relationship with the relevant HRBP(s) and the wider Vodacom/Vodafone OE Community to add business value by enabling the HR priorities.
• Support HRBPs with effective workforce planning through monitoring permanent and contractor employment costs/headcount
• Contribute to innovative approaches to projects and initiatives, effective problem solving as well as a culture of new idea generation, calculated risk taking and knowledge sharing.

• 5-8 years relevant work experience with proven exposure to organisational effectiveness (organisation design & operating models), and organisation efficiency
• Proven exposure to business restructuring, transformation and people change initiatives (incl. working with senior business leaders)
• Knowledge and exposure to agile organisation design and methodology
• Understanding and experience of workforce planning (headcount & employment cost)
• Theoretical understand and working knowledge of job architecture methodology
• Good understanding of job evaluation methodology (e.g. Paterson, Hay System, Willis Towers Watsons Global Grading System)
• A good understanding of change management frameworks and experience in developing change management plans.
• Strong relationship building and partnering skills
• Good understanding of Telco businesses and operating at a tactical level across multiple business and geographies
• Strong learning agility and curiosity

• BCom degree in Industrial Psychology, Human Resource Management, or related field (essential)
• Postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management or related field (advantageous)

Worried that you dont meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve peoples lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

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