SIMON PALMER: SKILLS and CAPABILITIES • Excellent sense of operations and an appreciation for the interplay between human resource strategy and the needs of a growing business; understanding implications of decisions on business. • Ability to develop and execute sound human resource policies with the contribution and support of line management. • Experience in stakeholder management, team management, influencing / advising stakeholders on best HR practice. • Good commercial acumen - appreciation of budgeting and basic financial management. • Technically adept in Learning and Development; Change Management, Strong Consulting, process and project management skills. • Team player: able to work both independently, efficiently and effectively as well as in collaboration with people at various levels and from different backgrounds. • Able to work under pressure and manage time effectively. • Ability to accept accountability, results oriented approach to achievement of objectives. • Have a sense of urgency and attention to detail. • Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, verbal & written communication and presentation skills. • Strong influencing and conflict resolution skills. • Excellent organizational, planning and execution skills. • Unquestionable integrity, confidentiality and respect. • Persuasiveness and the ability to influence people positively. • Positive, energetic self-starter with a high level of personal drive and resilience.