Global People Senior Associate
Robert Walters
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time
Global Senior People Associate Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: South Africa Keywords: people operations, talent management, global coordination, performance review, staffing, recruitment, employee engagement, process improvement, diversity and inclusion
This is a rare opportunity to join a purpose driven, globally recognised advisory firm as a Global Senior People Associate, where your expertise will directly shape the future of a diverse, inclusive, and thriving workforce. You will be at the heart of the organisation’s people function, playing a pivotal role in delivering and enhancing core people processes across continents. This position offers you the chance to work with colleagues from over 55 countries, contribute to meaningful projects that impact communities worldwide, and help build an environment where every individual can flourish. The organisation is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued. With flexible working opportunities and a culture that nurtures both professional growth and personal well-being, this is an ideal setting for someone who wants to make a tangible difference while advancing their career in global people operations.
As a Global Senior People Associate, you will immerse yourself in the full spectrum of people operations on an international scale. Your days will be filled with leading critical processes such as performance reviews ensuring every step runs smoothly from planning through feedback collection and guiding your team to meet important milestones. You will manage complex data sets to uncover trends that drive positive change in how talent is recognised and developed. In addition to overseeing recruitment operations globally, you will collaborate closely with regional teams to ensure consistent hiring practices that reflect the organisation’s commitment to equity. Your role also involves spearheading employee engagement initiatives like surveys—analysing results alongside HRIS experts to enhance workplace satisfaction. By continuously refining processes based on stakeholder input and lessons learned, you will help create an environment where everyone feels supported in their growth journey.
Your background should include several years of hands-on experience in people operations or talent management roles ideally within professional services or similarly complex environments—where you have successfully implemented core HR processes such as performance reviews or recruitment cycles. Your attention to detail ensures nothing falls through the cracks even when juggling competing priorities across time zones. Analytical thinking comes naturally to you; you are comfortable interpreting large datasets using tools like Excel or Power BI to inform strategic decisions. Your interpersonal skills allow you to connect easily with colleagues from diverse backgrounds while fostering collaboration among remote teams. You are known for your reliability when it comes to confidential matters—always upholding trust within the organisation. Adaptable by nature, you thrive when workflows shift or new challenges emerge. Familiarity with HR platforms such as Deltek Talent or Maconomy is highly desirable but not essential if you bring strong technical aptitude.
This organisation stands out as a beacon for those passionate about making a real-world impact through their work. With more than 730 professionals representing over 55 countries—and speaking more than 90 languages—the company embodies true global diversity. Its leadership team is over 40% female, reflecting an authentic commitment to gender balance at every level. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just buzzwords here; they are woven into every aspect of the business from annual DEI reporting commitments to regular training on unconscious bias for all staff members. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed around balancing professional ambitions with personal well-being. The company’s transparent culture encourages open dialogue regardless of background or identity—creating an environment where everyone feels safe, understood, nurtured, and empowered to grow both personally and professionally. As part of this community-driven network operating from 28 locations worldwide since 2001, you will find yourself surrounded by knowledgeable colleagues who share your dedication to building sustainable solutions for society’s most pressing challenges.
What's Next
If you are ready to take your career in people operations onto the global stage while contributing meaningfully towards inclusive workplaces—this is your moment!
This is a rare opportunity to join a purpose driven, globally recognised advisory firm as a Global Senior People Associate, where your expertise will directly shape the future of a diverse, inclusive, and thriving workforce. You will be at the heart of the organisation’s people function, playing a pivotal role in delivering and enhancing core people processes across continents. This position offers you the chance to work with colleagues from over 55 countries, contribute to meaningful projects that impact communities worldwide, and help build an environment where every individual can flourish. The organisation is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued. With flexible working opportunities and a culture that nurtures both professional growth and personal well-being, this is an ideal setting for someone who wants to make a tangible difference while advancing their career in global people operations.
- Play a central role in shaping global people processes for a mission led organisation dedicated to building sustainable and inclusive societies.
- Collaborate with teams across multiple regions, supporting talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives that foster a supportive workplace.
- Enjoy flexible working opportunities within a truly international team that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and continuous learning.
As a Global Senior People Associate, you will immerse yourself in the full spectrum of people operations on an international scale. Your days will be filled with leading critical processes such as performance reviews ensuring every step runs smoothly from planning through feedback collection and guiding your team to meet important milestones. You will manage complex data sets to uncover trends that drive positive change in how talent is recognised and developed. In addition to overseeing recruitment operations globally, you will collaborate closely with regional teams to ensure consistent hiring practices that reflect the organisation’s commitment to equity. Your role also involves spearheading employee engagement initiatives like surveys—analysing results alongside HRIS experts to enhance workplace satisfaction. By continuously refining processes based on stakeholder input and lessons learned, you will help create an environment where everyone feels supported in their growth journey.
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of global semi-annual performance review cycles by setting timelines, updating templates, monitoring compliance, and compiling feedback for calibration sessions.
- Oversee and guide a team responsible for tracking deadlines and collaborating with regional leads to ensure timely completion of review cycles across multiple geographies.
- Manage upward feedback processes by maintaining consistency in templates, timelines, evaluation criteria, and driving smooth execution throughout each cycle.
- Coordinate key performance sessions such as calibration meetings and mid-cycle performance improvement plans by preparing case summaries, aligning stakeholders, and organising documentation.
- Analyse performance data to highlight risks, equity concerns, and areas for process improvement while providing actionable insights to inform decision-making.
- Implement process improvements by updating guidance materials and workflows based on feedback and lessons learned from previous cycles.
- Prepare inputs for partner bonus reviews by coordinating data collection and consolidation to support accurate decision-making.
- Oversee day-to-day global recruiting operations by maintaining high-level trackers, ensuring alignment with standards, and flagging coordination issues as they arise.
- Partner with recruiters and communications teams to execute job postings and outreach campaigns while ensuring content accuracy and consistency across platforms.
- Facilitate global recruiting drives by maintaining shared trackers across regions and promoting equitable staffing practices through best practice sharing.
Your background should include several years of hands-on experience in people operations or talent management roles ideally within professional services or similarly complex environments—where you have successfully implemented core HR processes such as performance reviews or recruitment cycles. Your attention to detail ensures nothing falls through the cracks even when juggling competing priorities across time zones. Analytical thinking comes naturally to you; you are comfortable interpreting large datasets using tools like Excel or Power BI to inform strategic decisions. Your interpersonal skills allow you to connect easily with colleagues from diverse backgrounds while fostering collaboration among remote teams. You are known for your reliability when it comes to confidential matters—always upholding trust within the organisation. Adaptable by nature, you thrive when workflows shift or new challenges emerge. Familiarity with HR platforms such as Deltek Talent or Maconomy is highly desirable but not essential if you bring strong technical aptitude.
- Demonstrated experience managing performance reviews, recruiting coordination, or staffing dashboards with precision in a professional services or fast-moving environment.
- Exceptional organisational skills with proven ability to track tasks, timelines, and documentation across multiple regions independently.
- Strong analytical abilities enabling you to identify patterns in staffing or performance data and translate them into actionable insights for process improvement.
- Excellent collaborative communication style that allows you to liaise effectively with regional staffers, recruiters, team leads, and other stakeholders while keeping everyone informed.
- A proactive approach to anticipating operational challenges coupled with designing practical solutions that improve efficiency and reduce risk within people processes.
- Adaptability in adjusting workflows quickly to meet evolving business needs or team requirements within a global context.
- Fluency in using systems such as Deltek Talent, Excel (including formulas and pivot tables), SharePoint or similar tools for streamlining processes and enabling data-driven decisions.
- Trustworthiness demonstrated through handling sensitive information discreetly while ensuring confidentiality and data integrity at all times.
This organisation stands out as a beacon for those passionate about making a real-world impact through their work. With more than 730 professionals representing over 55 countries—and speaking more than 90 languages—the company embodies true global diversity. Its leadership team is over 40% female, reflecting an authentic commitment to gender balance at every level. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just buzzwords here; they are woven into every aspect of the business from annual DEI reporting commitments to regular training on unconscious bias for all staff members. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed around balancing professional ambitions with personal well-being. The company’s transparent culture encourages open dialogue regardless of background or identity—creating an environment where everyone feels safe, understood, nurtured, and empowered to grow both personally and professionally. As part of this community-driven network operating from 28 locations worldwide since 2001, you will find yourself surrounded by knowledgeable colleagues who share your dedication to building sustainable solutions for society’s most pressing challenges.
What's Next
If you are ready to take your career in people operations onto the global stage while contributing meaningfully towards inclusive workplaces—this is your moment!
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