Yoshen Paideya

Developed and implemented a pan-African HR strategy aligned with business priorities, enhancing workforce agility and operational scalability. Led enterprise-wide organisational transformation, including culture change and large-scale change management programs. Strategic advisor to C-suite executives, embedding people strategies into core business planning and transformation roadmaps.

Developed and implemented a pan-African HR strategy aligned with business priorities, enhancing workforce agility and operational scalability. Led enterprise-wide organisational transformation, including culture change and large-scale change management programs. Strategic advisor to C-suite executives, embedding people strategies into core business planning and transformation roadmaps.

Developed and implemented a pan-African HR strategy aligned with business priorities, enhancing workforce agility and operational scalability. Redefined organisational structures across business units to improve efficiency, clarify accountability, and strengthen leadership effectiveness. Led HR operations and digitization initiatives, improving workforce readiness, deployment efficiency, and regio

Led the Employee Relations (ER) function, ensuring operational delivery, governance, and alignment with business goals and labor legislation. Provided end-to-end ER advisory to managers and HR teams, managing disciplinary, incapacity, and performance-related processes. Represented the company at CCMA, briefed legal counsel for Labor Court matters, and ensured compliance with BCEA, LRA, and EEA.

Responsible for operationalizing the company’s HR strategy, ensuring process, policies, and initiatives were implemented. Served as the first point of contact for advisory support across the HR value chain. Provided operational and tactical support in performance management, employee relations, employee wellness & engagement, and talent management.

Managed and provided a comprehensive HR service to the management team by establishing necessary HR and payroll processes and functions. Responsible for the full HR value chain with a primary focus on recruitment and establishing a recruitment process. Assisted with the transition of payroll from a manual process to an integrated system.

Managed and provided a comprehensive and Strategic HR Business Partnering service by developing and implementing best practice strategies, HR Agenda, policies, and processes. Ensured collaboration with Business unit heads to assist in driving business goals. Promoted staff wellbeing and ensured adherence to all Company regulations and relevant Labor Legislation.

Full strategic management and running of the H.R & Payroll Department for 2 Divisions. Re-drafted company Documents & Policies. Ensured legislative compliance, provided advisory support, and delivered effective resolutions based on trends and operational requirements.

Managed full end-to-end HR functionality including recruitment, resource planning, and HR planning. Responsible for Payroll Processing and compiling Staff Files. Handled CCMA Case Investigation and Regulatory submissions (EMP501, Workmen Compensation, DOL SDL).

Completed an internship focused on Payroll operations. Gained practical experience in payroll processing and related administrative tasks.

Assisted in conducting employee effectiveness surveys, analyzing findings, and writing reports. The internship was a strategic project focused on developing a new Employee Value Proposition. Engaged in organizational design and workflow process analysis, culminating in the strategic implementation of the new EVP and revamped policies.

Managed full end-to-end HR functionality comprising of recruitment, resources planning and HR planning. Responsible for Compiling Staff Files and Soft Skills Training. Handled Industrial and Employee Relations, advising on Disciplinary Codes, and compiling CCMA Cases and Arguments.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree specializing in Law. Developing expertise in commercial law principles and their application.

Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law. Gained in-depth knowledge of South African labour legislation and legal frameworks.

Completed Honours studies in Industrial Psychology. Focused on advanced concepts in organizational behavior and human resources.

Obtained a Bachelor of Social Science degree with majors in Psychology and Industrial Psychology. Developed foundational understanding of human behavior and workplace dynamics.

Undertook studies towards a Master of Social Science degree in Public Policy. Focused on advanced policy analysis and research methodologies.