Taryn Alexander

People Operations | Talent Acquisition

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

About

Experience

  • People Business Partner at Pargo
    Aug 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

  • People Operations Specialist at Teya
    Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 · 7 mos

    Yoyo was acquired by Teya. We’re a European business with a global presence. We build tools to unlock hassle-free payments, better business, management, new and returning customers - all on fair terms. I play an active role in driving high-impact projects that increase people engagement, optimise processes, and automate systems. I am passionate about creating a positive people experience, and my professional aim is to continue to develop my leadership skills in order to remain competitive in the ever-changing HR landscape. Reporting to the Head of Global People, I am responsible to provide leadership and oversight to South Africa and Mauritius region to deliver exceptional people service to every person throughout their lifecycle as an employee. Manage, engage, and deliver HR services to all primary stakeholders and leaders. Implement HR policies and procedures that are global best practices and compliant with the local labour law. Develop and implement risk management processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations. Train and provide guidance on the creation and implementation of HR policies and procedures. Ensure all employees are adhering to the HR policies and assisting global leaders and employees with expatriate assignments and region-related HR matters. Deliver expectational people service by resolving employee queries efficiently within SLA with care. Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Handling complaints, grievance procedures, and investigations and facilitating counseling with other stakeholders. Guide and support leaders on any CCMA referrals. Monitor the BBBEE & EE plan and provide a quarterly presentation update. Partner with leaders on performance management and employee development goals. Compile and facilitate WSP & ATR and ensure yearly submissions. Monitor and report on workforce and succession planning.

  • Talent Acquisition Lead at Yoyo
    Nov 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Yoyo powers some of the world’s leading retail brands, through customer loyalty and rewards software solutions, to offer the world's most rewarding buying experience. Yoyo is integrated into over 200 000 retail lanes across 17 000 stores, with over 5 million monthly active users. Specialties: Point of sale integration, Mobile transacting, Mobile couponing, Mobile loyalty, Mobile rewards, Mobile competitions, Mobile vouchers, Mobile Commerce, Mobile Gifting, and Mobile Campaigns Develop and execute a talent attraction strategy that attracts and retains top talent for both current and future employees. Create, maintain, and execute upon employer branding strategy to ensure the company remains competitive and attractive in the talent marketplace. Collaborate with hiring managers to identify positions, and evaluate applications. Provide leadership, advice, and coaching to hiring managers on recruitment best practices and areas of improvement. Develop and manage relationships with universities, talent pools, and external events to build relationships and increase the target talent pool. Design, plan, and implement innovative recruitment programs and activities tailored to meet the needs of the target talent profile. Lead and manage the talent team ensuring resources and activities are optimised and personnel is engaged effectively and efficiently. Monitor and review team performance, recognize successes, and provide constructive feedback. Stay abreast of industry trends, trends in talent acquisition, and competitive landscape and adjust strategy appropriately. Utilise metrics to continually assess and improve the recruiting process. Ensure policies, processes, and procedures are followed consistently and accurately.

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist at Weylandts
    Apr 2019 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Recruitment Consultant at Salt
    Mar 2018 - Apr 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos