Sarika Thakor Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀:• Part of the Executive Committee of the company with a key strategic and advisory role in human capital of the business.• Accountable for and management of all elements of the HR Value Chain and to oversee daily operations of the HR department• Developing the human capital strategy for each financial year and accountable for execution thereof.• Partnering with the leadership team to understand and execute the organisation’s human resource and talent strategy.• Providing support and guidance to HR team, management, and other staff.• Managing the talent acquisition process.• Creating learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.• Overseeing employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.• Maintaining compliance in relation to employment laws, POPIA, BBBEE and EE.• Maintaining knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human capital.• Implementing performance management processes and systems.• Developing culture initiatives to facilitate engagement.• Maintaining our core culture and engagement programs.• Developing fair HR policies and ensure employees understand and comply with them.• Assessing training needs and coordinate learning and development initiatives for all employees.• Managing HR department’s budget.• Reviewng current HR technology and recommend more effective software (including HRIS).• Measuring and analysing key HR metrics.

Ibg, Midrand

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀:• Developed and implemented better people management practices and share in the responsibility for the goals and target delivery of the Business.• Delivered a strategic HR solution through working with the business unit management team to proactively identify business needs, assess human resource practices/solutions and align them to the business strategy.• Continually monitored and evaluated HR Resources plans and implementation to ensure alignment with the business' vision and strategic objectives.• Participated in the process of defining and establishing business strategy and contributing to strategic decision making.• Identified key HR metrics that are important for business partners to add value in decisions taken in running the business.• Conducted required general HR Administration and reporting.• Ensured consistent application of and to provide expert advice on the various HR processes, practices and policies (to both managers and employees).• Built business relationships and networks with business partners, as well as internal and external stakeholders. • Assisted the business with workforce planning (annual & ad hoc) and the annual remuneration cost budgeting exercise.Key achievements:• Planned and executed S189 process with effective change management on more than one occasion during tenure.• Executed the change management and integration of acquired entity into existing – facilitated the people aspects for smoother transition.• Selected for top talent programme along with 2 other HR colleagues for ideation training in Germany.• Successful stakeholder management between international and local individuals within my area of support• Supported effective workplace planning.• Identified and reported on key HR metrics to support strategic thinking.• Successfully implementation of performance management and talent management programmes.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀:• Contributed to the development or individuals and teams in organisations and assisted organisations with people capability development and optimisation.• Executed projects mainly within the Defence, Energy, Mining and Resources Industry in the following areas: Leadership Development; Succession planning and development; Psychometric assessments; Support in recruitment; HR enablement support; Individual development coaching and Best practice research.• Optimised the Remuneration and Administration department through role clarity, structure, and culture based interviews. • Supported in the development of the new department structure.Key achievements:• Successfully implementation of personal mastery programme with leadership teams and individuals involving psychometric assessment administration; integrated report writing; and individual and coach feedback and coaching.• Successfully facilited the leadership development workshops at all leadership levels within various organisations in the mining and resources industry.• Received award for intern of the year.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀:• Completed requirements for internship programme which included exposure in the various areas of Industrial Psychology stipulated as requirements from the HPCSA.• Assisted and supported on management consulting projects including: Research activities andInput into content development.• Administered psychometric assessments such as the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI); Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ); Cognitive Process Profile (CPP); Emotional Intelligence Inventory (EQi).• Compiled integrated psychometric reports using the above assessments.• Provided individual and group feedback, as well as personal development coaching to client employees.• Compiled team profiles for team alignment and role clarification.• Acccountable for client relationship management and intervention design delivery.

Ma, Industrial Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts With Honours (Majors: Industrial Psychology)

Bachelor Of Science (Majors: Anatomy And Physiology) -