Ricardo Damon

Experience

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  Standard Bank Group

  Apr 2011 - Oct 2012

  o Developed and implemented Transactional policies, processes and procedures across Standard Bank Africa Head Office including monitoring of effective application within Africa Head Office to meet Standard Bank requirements.o Developed optimal process flow and procedures and found cost effective and practical ways to educate and communicate with stakeholders, for successful adoption o Managed use of budget and operational plans, timeously alerting Transactional Services to risks or issues.o Partnered with business to provide a value adding service that supported them in achieving their business objectives.o Training, coaching and developing subordinates with diversity in mind and ensuring retention o Managed Talent mapping and succession pool for HRA.o Performance management Show less o Managed payroll for International Assignees within Africa and London.o Executed International Assignee process (inbound, outbound and split contracts) appointments and terminations administration lead, associated personnel administrative activities and quality assuring payroll capturing lead. o Collaboration with International Assignee Mobility Teamo Maintained and Managed the International Assignee query and work request administration. o Annual balancing of IRP5's relating to our International Assignees. o Managed the enhancing SAP HR functionalities and/or associated processes Show less

  • Human Resources Services Manager Africa

    Apr 2011 - Oct 2012

  • Team Leader – International Assignee Payroll

    Apr 2011 - Oct 2012
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  Standard Chartered

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2013

  Human Resources Service Delivery Manager

  o Operations management of HR function in partnership with Specialists, HRSSC and Relationship Managers for comprehensive and effective HR service to the business.o Risk and controls management as per Operational risk procedures for the Africa Middle East Recruitment Team. o Compliance Control with regulations as defined by the Group and Local Regulatory Authorities i.e. Tax, Employment Act, Immigration Act etc o Managed payroll process including suspense account reconciliation with Financeo Developed and Monitored the Human Resources Department Budgeto Relationship management between the Bank and third parties e.g. Payroll vendor, Medical Aid Society and Provident Fund Administrators etc.o Managed HR auditso Submission of Employment Equity Plan to Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs and Workplace Skills Plan to BANKSETAo Maintained departmental Business Continuity Plan and conducted periodic departmental tests o Completion and submission of Weekly Reports, Monthly Reports and HR MIS Dashboardso Managed the medical aid scheme through administering queries and co-ordinate with vendor as required Show less

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  Vodacom

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2014

  HR Shared Services Administration Manager

  Key Responsibilities:o International Mobility Administration o Learning Administrationo Resourcing Administrationo Staff Bursary Schemeo Employee Relations Administrationo Data and Reportingo The successful implementation of SAP EVO and aligning the administrative processes to the Centre Business Model Financial management (inputs into the budget formulation and the monitoring of expenditure) o Preparation the scope processes for transfer to the Group Shared Services Centreo Relationship management with Centre of Excellence and Business Partners to ensure effective delivery of end to end processesAdditional Projects:o Project Lead for the creation of all SOP’s for the Team in India to take over 80% of the HRSS’ responsibilities to be run from the Pune Office,o Project Team, BBBEE Audit Requirements for Labour Regulatory Requirements Show less

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  Standard Bank Group

  Oct 2014 - Apr 2015

  Non-Perm Project Team Lead

  Key Responsibilities:o Led the successful conversion of 2000 non-permanent staff members to a permanent status within Standard Bank. o Project Plan development including Cost Efficiency Planning, Capacity and Productivity Planning and Recruitment of staff to complete the Project.o Streamlining of Process’ including Organisational Management, Pre-Employment Screening and Offer Management o Onboarding and Exiting of Staff

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  Big Shark Recruitment CC

  May 2015 - Jan 2016

  IT Recruitment Specialist

  Key Responsibilities:Big Shark Recruitment is the preferred strategic search partner in the Information Technology sector, aligning individual passion and ability with continuous investment in our candidates, partnerships and people.o Used sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking to attract business from client companies, Including Social Mediao Account management and Relationship management with clients and/or partners.o Drafted job specs and advertising vacancies appropriately in a wide range of media.o Headhunting, Creating strong Talent Pipelines for Future demand.o Reviewed applications, Qualifying and shortlisting of candidates and conducting reference checks o Ensured Interview readiness of candidates and matching clients Show less

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  FirstRand Corporate Centre

  May 2016 - Nov 2017

  Key Responsibilities:o Determined learning needs, designed and delivered learning solutions to meet the business needs.o Managed budgets by identifying and escalating potential risks that may lead to increased costs o Customer Engagement through relationship building, accessing and understanding needs and developing relevant solutions to ensure customer satisfactiono Delivered learning solutions in line with organisational standards and relevant legislationo Coached and mentored learners to realise performance improvements.o Implemented measurement tools, frameworks and reporting on progress of training to the centre of excellenceo Ensured operational excellence through the delivery of work processes according to defined quality standardsAdditional Projects:o Project Team to RE-Design Learning and Development System for the FirstRand Group, Oracle Platform.o Project Team to Implement Gamification within the FirstRand Group, Compliance, Mandatory Training for the FirstRand Group. Micro-Learning Principles introduced to the Business, Feedback through Surveys, Higher Completion Rates in the Business meeting and exceeding Targets of 95% Show less Key Responsibilities:o Consultation with Line managers about workforce planning, identifying business resourcing needs and actioning these needs by profiling the position, o Conducted the Recruitment and Selection process including onboarding and Orientation.o Provided guidance to line management on personal development plans and guide line management in determining appropriate retention and succession planning.o Performance management including the analysis of the performance management dashboard, evaluation of balance scorecards, conducting line management training etc.o Implementation of Human Capital policies and programs that impact the business, including the rollout of HIV Awareness and Diversity Management Initiatives.o Analysis and Reporting of HR management information.o Assisted the business in administration of any labour issues such as disciplinary and grievance procedures.o Consultation to business on change management and organisational development.Additional Projects:o Staff Engagement Feedback Review Sessions with Staff and Senior Leadership – Transformation Projecto Dashboard Creation for Presentation at EXCO Meetings with Clients, Group Tax, Group Compliance, Company Secretary, Group Finance, assisted within Group Treasuryo Introduction of a Rotational Program for Specialists within Group Finance to gain Broader business skills positively impacting the businesses Retention and Succession Planning Show less

  • Senior Learning and Development Consultant at FirstRand Corporate Centre

    Dec 2016 - Nov 2017

  • HR Business Partner

    May 2016 - Nov 2016
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  Cummins Inc.

  Jan 2018 - now

  Onboarding Specialist, responsible for the onboarding process for all new hires, in 13 territories across the AME region Key Contributions:• Overall responsibility for the New Hire Onboarding Programme for Africa and the Middle East. Including, budgets, logistics, presentation of modules, enhancements and continuous improvements.• Successfully delivered onboarding for all countries in region and Europe, encompassing employees at all grades, ranging from graduates > CC04 leadership level.• Delivering global framework, whilst localising content and applying Cultural Sensitivity to the programme across AME • Operational facilitation of sessions across ABO, including Cummins Joint-Venture Cummins Arabia in Middle East.• Supporting delivery of wider training programs, such as for the Women Empowerment Network, Cummins Corporate Responsibility and Health & Safety Teams.• Collaborating with external vendors to help supplement program with specialist course content.• Partner with Internal and External stakeholders to drive new joiner participation in Onboarding Program.• Led projects, Inc. Upgrade of Global Modern Site for Mandatory Training and Re-design of Onboarding Billing Structure • Supported the rollout of virtual onboarding sessions to enable business continuity during COVID-19 period• Leading key project to build a case management tool for payroll and benefits divisions• Introduced a new service offering of creating surveys for feedback and reporting on results• Managed 1-2 team members including, coaching, performance management and supporting development objectives.• Implemented Onboarding ‘Bench Team’, training new facilitators to support new hires in local regions/non-English speaking joiners and ensure succession planning for Employee Engagement Team. • Led COVID-19, Unemployment Insurance Fund Benefit claims for Cummins South Africa staff.• Change champion for process/quality improvement initiatives within the wider HR Shared Services Team Show less

  • Global Onboarding Senior Specialist

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Employee Engagement Manager - Africa and Middle East

    Jan 2018 - Feb 2022