Cheryl McCrea

Experience

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  Citigroup SA

  Apr 2007 - Aug 2008

  ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT: Learning & Development & HR Generalist

  • Full HR support to the following business areas including branch initiatives and functional line projects and initiatives: EMCB; EMCF; GTS, S&T, Equities, NPC• Recruitment and selection – efficient and effective recruitment processes that support the employer of choice initiative within the specific business areas.• Support the business areas and employees with guidance on employment issues, performance management and career management.• Support the compilation and monitoring of training and development plans, succession planning, the talent inventory and other talent development initiatives.• Compensation and benefits – drive a compensation strategy and approach that is optimal to aid talent attraction and retention. • Back-up the compensation & benefits manager in role.• HR reporting – the accurate provision of management information for the specific business areas.• Controls and good governance – apply HR policies and processes to support the business strategy and ensure compliance of employment legislation. • Advisory role on HR matters.• Build and maintain relationships with line managers within the specified business areas.• Ensure continual communication with the businesses.• Implement various initiatives, policies and projects in country as necessary, in coordination with the CHRO to ensure consistency across businesses.• Training and coaching of other HR team members in HR generalist skills and competencies.• Back-up and support to the HR head on HR strategies and initiatives.• Overall strategic responsibility for training & development within the branch Show less

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  BMW Group Financial Services

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2018

  General Manager Human Resources

  • Full responsibility for the implementation and management of the human resources portfolio.• Propose and implement an overall HR strategy for the company in line with the BMW Financial Services (SF) worldwide strategy by setting relative objectives and milestones.• Executive responsibilities, including policy formulation, strategic input, corporate governance, risk management, and legal compliance.• Spearhead BBBEE and diversity leadership strategy through various transformation interventions and sensitization programs.• Prepare, implement, monitor and review company EE Plan, as well as overseeing preparation and submission of EE Reports.• Formulate, implement and control initiatives for training, development and succession planning and organizational/cultural change.• Manage and develop diversity and equality through implementation of policies and procedures.• Manage recruitment process for permanent staff, trainees and temporary staff through effective selection, induction, retention & exit policies.• Identify, propose and implement HR and change management services, processes, systems or procedures to meet the changing requirement of the organization.• Develop and implement compensation and benefit policies to ensure competitive position to attract and retain high quality staff (in line with BMW SF and BMW Group guidelines• Develop bonus system to support long-term achievement of company BSC targets.• Conduct regular SA group benchmarking reward and benefits analysis.• Manage monthly payroll process together with payroll department Show less

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  BMW South Africa

  Jul 2018 - Nov 2019

  MANAGER: HR STRATEGY, PLANNING AND STEERING

  The portfolio includes the following areas of responsibility:1. HR strategy formulation & execution2. Remuneration & Benefits3. HR Management systems (HRIS)4. Change & Transformation (including Diversity & Inclusion, BBBEE & Employment Equity)5. HR Projects6. HR analytics & Reporting7. HR Governance & Compliance8. Workforce Planning and Headcount Development and Monitoring

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  The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

  Dec 2021 - now

  Human Resources Manager

  Responsible for leading a broad range of HR responsibilities for all Estee Lauder Companies brands, including employee relations, talent acquisition, recruitment & selection, performance management, talent management, engagement, learning & development, compliance, employee programs. The Human Resources Manager, together with HR BP’s, will work closely with the field management in developing and implementing the employee strategy, creating the culture and driving the strategy within the regional guidelines. Leverage HR processes and drive key HR initiatives to support overall strategic business objectives. Show less