Associate Director/Director, People & Culture

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Workforce Planning

• Lead end-to-end workforce planning to ensure the right talent support Nxera’s expansion and operational demands.
• Assess current and future workforce needs, identify critical skill gaps, develop and implement strategies to address them.
• Collaborate with business leaders to design scalable organizational structures to support rapid growth.

Talent Acquisition & Team Building

• Design and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent across technical, operational, and leadership roles.
• Build strong talent pipelines by leveraging partnerships with educational institutions, industry associations, and specialized recruitment channels.
• Lead team-building initiatives that foster collaboration, engagement, and high performance across diverse, technical teams.

Young Talent Development & Sustainable AI Data Centre (DC) Academy

• Drive the young talent strategy, expand pipelines through internships, work-study programs, and Management Associate Programs.
• Oversee the Sustainable AI DC Academy to design and deliver upskilling and reskilling programs for data centre operations.
• Partner with technical experts to develop competency frameworks and learning pathways aligned with industry best practices.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Launch engagement initiatives to boost retention, ensuring employees have clear development paths and growth opportunities.
• Coach and support managers on building high-performing teams and positive employee experiences.
• Design and manage career progression frameworks to support long-term employee development and succession planning.

Organizational Development & Change Management

• Support organizational change initiatives, including expansion projects, operational shifts, and digital transformation.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts to build a diverse, future-ready workforce.
• Use HR analytics to measure the effectiveness of talent strategies and continuously improve HR programs.

Coordination of HR Programs Across DICo

• Lead and coordinate key HR programs across DICo, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Manage talent management cycles, including performance calibration, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Lead remuneration and budgeting exercises, providing market insights and ensuring competitive compensation frameworks.
• Collaborate with HR CoEs to execute annual performance management processes, aligning business performance outcomes with individual contributions.

Qualification & Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant experience as a strategic HR Business Partner, and experience managing a fast-growing business is preferred.
• Expertise in the IT & ICT industry is a plus.
• An advanced degree in business or a related field, with professional certification from IHRP, SHRM, or other relevant associations.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Familiarity with organizational design and other HR-related expertise.
• Confidence and effectiveness in building relationships and managing stakeholders.
• Project management experience to drive process improvements and enhance customer experience.

Benefits

• Family & Parenting
• Financial & Retirement
• Health & Wellness
• Professional Support
• Vacation and Time Off
• Other Perks & Discounts…