Organisational Effectiveness Specialist (Insurance | Finance Industry)

SUMMARY:
Our client in the insurance industry based in Illovo is urgently looking for Organisational Effectiveness Specialist with organisational development and change management experience at practitioner / specialist level to join their organisation.

They looking for someone with the good understanding or knowledge of:

• Knowledge of short-term insurance business
• Change management methodology (PROSCI)
• Organisational effectiveness analysis techniques
• Project management principles, approaches and tools
• Employee communication and engagement mechanisms

POSITION INFO:
In order to be considered the following is required: Bachelors degree in human resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Management or similar bachelor's degree Postgraduate qualification in HR \/ Industrial psychology or Business Management preferred Prosci Change Management Certification or other recognized Change Management Certification 7 years' experience in Organizational Development and Change Management at Practitioner \/ Specialist level 3 years leading design and implementation of OD \/ Organizational Effectiveness solutions and interventions Knowledge of: Short-term insurance business Change management methodology (PROSCI) Organisational effectiveness analysis techniques Project management principles, approaches and tools Employee Communication and Engagement mechanisms Please Note: May be required to travel from time to time Duties & Responsibilities Change Management: Apply a structured change management methodology (Prosci) to lead and support change initiatives across the organisation Implement change management principles and best practices to maximize stakeholder adoption and minimize resistance to change Conduct change impact assessments and readiness analyses and identify key stakeholders for assigned projects Support the execution of stakeholder engagement strategies, including communication, training and coaching programs Collaborate with stakeholders to identify potential resistance points and performance gaps and develop appropriate mitigation and support plans Design and deliver comprehensive change management strategies and actionable deliverables for the five Prosci change levers: (Communication Plan, Sponsor Roadmap, Coaching Plan, Training Plan, Resistance Management Plan) Ensure integration of change management activities into overall project plans and timelines, working closely with project managers and business lead Define and evaluate success measures, track change progress and manage the change portfolio load Organisational Development: Support the design, implementation and analysis of climate surveys and organizational culture initiatives, including the development of actionable improvement plans Develop and deliver project-related communications to enhance awareness, transparency and stakeholder engagement Coordinate and facilitate team effectiveness interventions to strengthen collaboration, trust and performance Partner with the Human Capital Business Partner team to plan and execute employee appreciation events and EVP (Employee Value Proposition) activities, reinforcing culture alignment and enhancing the employer brand Contribute to the planning and rollout of employee engagement initiatives that: (promote cross-functional collaboration and interdepartmental teamwork, encourage a culture of recognition and reward, led by both leaders and peers, improve the overall employee experience) Apply data analytics and insights to evaluate the impact of organizational development interventions on employee performance, morale and satisfaction Recommend cost-effective, practical solutions to address challenges identified within the Human Capital function and broader organizational development efforts Policies and procedures: Coordinate the compilation of compliance reports Conduct desk research as requested from time to time Provide input to operational reports Review, socialise, implement and maintain requisite methodologies, procedures and processes Ad hoc Duties: Perform any reasonable task as and when required by the line manager Make an effort to ensure such other responsibilities as directed by line management that will drive achievement of departmental objectives and sustainability are carried out Take responsibility for one's own performance We are reviewing CVs where candidates can demonstrate longevity, loyality and commitment in a role. If you don't have the above experience or worked in a similar role, you will not be considered for the role. Information displayed above not limited to advertisement Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application.