Assoreis an international mining holding company, which principally engages in projects involving the mining, processing and marketing of ores, minerals and metals throughout several countries. Assore boasts a diverse product portfolio and a global customer base. We are proudly renowned for our excellence in supplying iron, manganese and chrome ores, as well as manganese alloys. Our philosophy is centered on our commitment to safety, operational excellence, customer focus and sustainability. For generations, these efforts have allowed us to positively impact industries and local communities. We are looking to hire a Specialist: Employee Experience & Organisational Development in our Human Resources Team. This role is based at our office in Illovo, Johannesburg. Job Purpose The Specialist: Employee Experience and Organisational Development is responsible for designing, embedding and continuously improving the Group’s employee experience and organisational effectiveness, aligned to the business strategy, culture and values. The role supports the delivery of organisational development, cultural alignment and change management framework across the Group. Main responsibilities Employee Experience (EX) Design and implement a group‑wide employee experience framework covering the full employee lifecycle (attraction, onboarding, development, engagement, performance, retention and exit). Identify and improve critical “moments that matter” in the employee journey. Analyse employee data (engagement surveys, pulse checks, exit interviews and feedback mechanisms) and translate insights into practical improvement initiatives. Partner with HR Business Partners and Talent & Learning to embed EX initiatives at across the Group. Organisational Development (OD) Support organisation development, role clarity and operating model optimisation aligned to business strategy. Facilitate OD interventions including team effectiveness, leadership alignment, cultural diagnostics and capability assessments. Contribute to culture‑shaping initiatives aligned to the Group’s values, behavioural standards and leadership expectations. Support organisational readiness for growth, transformation and operational change initiatives. Change Management Apply fit for purpose change management frameworks and methodologies to people‑related/IT and business transformation initiatives. Conduct change impact assessments and stakeholder analysis for key projects. Develop, execute and measure change plans including communication, engagement, readiness and adoption activities. Coach leaders and managers in effective change leadership practices. Integration with Talent & Learning Work closely with the Group Manager: Talent and Learning to ensure alignment between EX, OD, learning, leadership development and succession initiatives. Contribute to leadership development programmes by embedding behavioural, cultural and change capability elements. Support the translation of learning interventions into measurable behaviour and performance outcomes. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance Build strong working relationships with the HR Business Partners, Talent and Learning, Reward and HR Operational Excellence teams. Prepare insights, reports and recommendations for HR leadership and governance/board forums as required. Ensure EX, OD and change initiatives align with Group governance frameworks, labour legislation and HR policies. Education Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Psychology, Organisational Psychology, Human Resources or related field Postgraduate qualification in Organisation Development or Change Management will be advantageous Professional Experience 6–8 years’ experience in Employee Experience, Organisation Development and/or Change Management Experience in complex, multi environments (mining or industrial environment advantageous) Exposure to group or multi‑entity organisations, including corporate and operational interfaces Competencies Required Organisation Development & Diagnostic Skills Change Management Methodologies Employee Experience Design Cultural Transformation Facilitation & Stakeholder Engagement Analytical Thinking and Insight Generation Strong Communication and Influencing Skills #J-18808-Ljbffr