Anthony Choto, Shrm-Cp®, Phri™, Assoc Cipd Email & Phone Number

Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

Harare, Zimbabwe

Human Resources: Senior Management Team member (SMT), Leads the Country Team in designing and implementing HR initiatives, processes, and frameworks that drive organizational success. Partners with senior leadership, to achieve a successful rollout of Human Capital Strategy, improved employee engagement, and enhanced employee experience within the organization. Lead all human resources and people management issues and I am accountable for providing viable advice and support on all HR… Show more Human Resources: Senior Management Team member (SMT), Leads the Country Team in designing and implementing HR initiatives, processes, and frameworks that drive organizational success. Partners with senior leadership, to achieve a successful rollout of Human Capital Strategy, improved employee engagement, and enhanced employee experience within the organization. Lead all human resources and people management issues and I am accountable for providing viable advice and support on all HR activities. I am also responsible for establishing and implementing HR programs/HR initiatives within different functions in areas including staff engagement, employee relations, HR policies, training and development, and compensation. I provide both practical and expert support and coaching to managers and staff on the consistent use of global and local HR tools, processes, and policies.Safeguarding: The organisation’s safeguarding focal point responsible for implementation of the safeguarding policy and procedures and provision of guidance trainings and advice on this subject to Mercy Corps staff, partners, consultants, and contractors. Setting up the safeguarding structures both internally and externally and ensures zero tolerance to breach of code of conduct/ethics. Community Accountability Reporting Mechanism: Responsible for the Country CARM database, compiling all complains, grading and allocating them to appropriate investigative structures. Compiles a dashboard of all the CARM activities within the Country program, analyse and make recommendations for action and programs improvement. Show less

Harare, Zimbabwe

Human Resources Expert: World Bank Funded Project.Through the financial assistance of World Bank, Office of the Auditor General Zimbabwe procured an International consulting service provider KISA and Associates (In which I led as Local HR Expert) to carry out a comprehensive business process re-engineering assignment . The purpose of the exercise was to attract, maintain and retain talent within the organisation and operate in a competitive labour market.Head of… Show more Human Resources Expert: World Bank Funded Project.Through the financial assistance of World Bank, Office of the Auditor General Zimbabwe procured an International consulting service provider KISA and Associates (In which I led as Local HR Expert) to carry out a comprehensive business process re-engineering assignment . The purpose of the exercise was to attract, maintain and retain talent within the organisation and operate in a competitive labour market.Head of Human Resources: CFS Micro BankExpertly provided Human Resources thought leadership regarding people strategy and execution and led talent management initiatives that supported the achievement of strategic corporate goals by:-Diligently providing specialised HR expertise into the business plan for the bank culminating to the issuance of operating licence from the reserve bank.Leading the planning and execution of the HR strategic plan that set the tone for the performance culture of the bank.Positioning the institution as an attractive investment opportunity for potential candidates by benchmarking human capital practices to regional performing entities.Strategically positioned as a go-to resource for the leadership and the board, for Human Capital Planning, Human Resources Strategy.Analysed and translated business needs into talent forecasts to continually achieve key organisational goals. Show less

Harare

Focus on building a strong performing internal culture through a balanced HR strategy, all the way from planning to execution. Supporting key staff members with resources, coaching and training, as well as creating, maintaining and encouraging interpersonal bonds throughout the organisation which are crucial to the overall effectiveness. Further, I oversee and help to craft training, onboarding and trainee systems that help our employees to reach their potential and be long-term loyal… Show more Focus on building a strong performing internal culture through a balanced HR strategy, all the way from planning to execution. Supporting key staff members with resources, coaching and training, as well as creating, maintaining and encouraging interpersonal bonds throughout the organisation which are crucial to the overall effectiveness. Further, I oversee and help to craft training, onboarding and trainee systems that help our employees to reach their potential and be long-term loyal resources. I work in close compliance with the general strategy of PSI and communicate with authorities inside and outside PSI to ensure sustainable growth and ROI across the organisation. Show less

Harare

Responsible for developing Human Resources Strategy into actionable plans and led Talent Management initiatives to support the achievement of corporate goals. Extensive experience in managing multiple donor funded Human Resources budgets and project expensing. Involved in major organisational restructuring and reorganisation with extensive pre and post employee engagement.

Responsible for end to end Human Resources Value Chain, from Resourcing (Recruitment & Selection), On-boarding, Individual Performance Tracking, Performance Management Administration, Employee Relations and Off-boarding, for a staff compliment of more than 500 employees and over 2000 part-time employees and consultants.

Lagers Manufacturing & Delta Sparkling Beverages (Coca Cola), Harare

Responsible for end to end Human Resources Value Chain, from Resourcing (Recruitment & Selection), On-boarding, Individual Performance Tracking, Performance Management Administration, Employee Relations and Off-boarding, for a plant compliment of more than 500 employees. Part of the team that led the standardisation of safety and HR processes culminating into the certification of the Coca-cola plant. Knowledge of Quality Management Systems HSE, HACCP, EOSH, ISO9001

Lagers Beer Manufacturing

A comprehensive hands on traineeship position, designated to equip me with the practical management and administration skills to manage HR complexity. Promoted to the position of HR Officer before completing the management traineeship program.

Executive recruitment and leadership development, team building and staff development programs, performance management, and other HR consultations.

Harare

Traineeship with this bluechip organisation formed the basis of my Human Resources expertise. learnt without restriction and was exposed to the entire organisation value chain including processes outside the HR function, bridged the gap between theory and practice and transformed me into an upcoming top Human Resources and Organisational Development Professional.

Level 5 Diploma, Human Resources Management

Associate Certified Coach

Intergral Coaching, Management Coaching, Life Coaching, Business Coaching

Master Of Commerce In Strategic Management & Corporate Governance

Developed conceptual, technical, analytical and communication skills through subjects like organisational behaviour, management accounting.

Diploma, Personnel/Training Management

Bsc Honours Human Resources Management

Learned sourcing and optimal utilization of skilled labour resources which are needed to provide the productive effort and achieve.