Adelle Williams
Fort McMurray,AB
Summary
Knowledgeable HR Business Partner with solid background in fostering business growth through strategic partnerships. Proficient in driving operational excellence and supporting cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrated ability to leverage analytical and problem-solving skills to enhance business processes and outcomes. Strong focus on ensuring solutions in the handling of complex employee relations matters with various robust Unions. Known for dependability and ability to navigate changing business needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Capital Service Delivery Lead
AECI Limited
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Provided guidance, advise and support within the full HR Value Chain to senior management and employees within the EMEA region, with a predominant focus within the South African business
- Collaborated with HR teams to streamline recruitment processes and improve candidate experience.
- Supported change management efforts by communicating new policies and procedures effectively.
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Guided leadership in developing succession planning frameworks for key roles within the organization.
- Analyzed organizational structures to identify areas for improvement in talent management strategies.
- Collaborated with executive leadership teams to define organizational values, driving cultural alignment across departments and improving overall company morale.
- Served as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on sensitive personnel issues while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional ethics.
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies, fostering positive work environments that encouraged open communication channels and constructive conflict resolution.
- Advised clients on legal compliance issues regarding employment practices such as recruiting, hiring discrimination claims, wage disputes, leaves of absence, and terminations.
- Supported diversity and inclusion efforts by creating targeted recruitment strategies, fostering inclusive cultures, and promoting equity in talent development opportunities.
- Managed complex HR projects from inception to completion while effectively balancing stakeholder expectations with available resources for optimal results.
Human Capital Business Partner
IDC (Industrial Development Corporation)
04.2023 - 02.2024
- A trusted business partner who provides guidance, advice and support to managers and employees to ensure a holistic human capital service offering is rendered throughout the business, at all levels.
- AECI Mining convinced me to return to my previous role
Human Capital Consultant
AECI Mining
02.2017 - 12.2022
- Provide guidance, advise and support within the full HR Value Chain to senior management and employees within South Africa and the EMEA region
- Conduct the full recruitment process within portfolio
- Focus on retaining key talent within the organisation by implementing effective succession planning in collaboration with management
- Issue professional recommendations in line with Talent Management guidelines to ensure key talent was retained within the business
- Provide ER related guidance and advise to management and employees and partner with ER Specialist in resolving complex ER/IR matters
- Provide guidance and support to managers in relation to Performance Management and effective utilization of the PM system
- Performance Management super user in that it was imperative to become a subject matter expert to ensure training of all employees on the PM system
- Conduct continuous engagement sessions with key stakeholders to address any problems or concerns that occur within the EMEA region
- Maintain a strong work ethic, integrity, confidentiality with an exceptional focus on safety
- Ensuring the business policies, processes, guidelines and procedures are aligned and best practice approach is always adhered too
- Change agent in key HC projects within the AECI Group and being a brand champion to endorse changes
- Analyze challenges and trends within the business with the aim of identifying improvements
- Work in conjunction with the HC shared services to resolve queries
- Comply with Safety, Health and Environment standards as well as Governance & Compliance to policy and procedure
- SAP and internal HC system updated to ensure data integrity
- Facilitate the Learnership, Internship, Graduate and Persons with Disabilities programs in conjunction with the L&D department
- Accountable for the interrogation of the monthly payroll variance report
- Conduct discussions around career advancement and development with managers and employees
- Represent Human Capital in Senior Management meetings
- I was offered a HR Manager role within another company, unfortunately was unable to take on the role due to a family emergency.
HRBP Coordinator, Resourcing Coordinator
University of Johannesburg
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Supervise & Coordinate Resourcing processes to ensure the implementation of an effective resourcing strategy for permanent staff to fulfill the University needs.
- Compile a database of support staff that have potential and inclination to be academics
- Compile the development of Personal Development Plans (PDPs) for each member of staff linked to Performance Reviews
- Coordinate Training and provide guidance to HR Administrators to ensure compliance to Resourcing Policy and Standard Operating procedure
- Track and record all recruitment related movements in accordance to ensure deadlines are adhered to
- Compile a database of support staff that have potential and inclination to be academics within the
- Identify any outdated document in the Resourcing environment that could potentially pose a risk to the Resourcing environment
- Career Development
HR Administrator, HR Generalist & Talent Acquisition
Dell Computers
04.2008 - 09.2014
- Develop and execute on the Talent Acquisition plan to meet the needs of the business in the EMEA region
- Ensure a strong pipeline of suitable candidates are available for critical roles within the business
- Ensure the full scope of the HR value chain is carried out timeously
- Implement effective talent and succession management within the business
- Enable and support line managers with effective discipline and employee relations processes to implement and manage performance management processes within area of responsibility.
- Ensure HC reporting is effective and data integrity is well maintained and updated
- Support the HR Manager SA in implementing change initiatives in collaboration with line management to address business problems.
- Observe and ensure compliance with Safety, Health and Environment standards
- Participate in the annual BEE audit
- Adhere to the ISO standards and audit requirements
- Conduct the onboarding, off-boarding and internal transfers of employees
- Identify trends and ensure a robust plan is in place to resolve any areas of concern
- Partner with wellness providers such as ICAS and Discovery medical aid to ensure an effective wellness offering/calendar is in place for the employees
- Provide HR partnership to local senior management to ensuring strong employment brand, team member engagement, local execution of Dell’s Culture Code to safeguard a positive impact on the community
- Apply consultative skills to the senior management team to help them optimize their effectiveness
- Engage in workforce transition and change programs partnering with HR Business Partners and Operations teams to implement all projects across the region such as Mergers & Acquisitions, reorganizations, changes in Terms & Conditions and various HR programs
- Develop and roll-out high-value quality human resources programs designed to establish and maintain effective team member relations through the uniform and equitable application of policies and procedures.
- Support local HR strategies to build business capability and drive business change efforts.
- Resigned to open a business
Payroll Admin Assistant
Kelly Personnel Agency
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Capturing of application forms on the Adapt (internal System) system
- Accurate capturing of temporary employees’ wages and salaries
- Engaging and assisting candidates with a host of queries
- Compiling timesheets in order to pay monthly employees
- Generating reports for the wages and salaries payments
- Building and maintaining a good relationship with clients
- Visit clients on a regular basis
- Deliver employee pay slips, timesheets and invoices to clients
- Handling all queries pertaining to wages and salaries
- Assisting candidates with completing application forms
- Relieving the receptionist occasionally
- End of contract
Dispatcher
National Grid Transco
01.2004 - 01.2006
Chair Lift Operator
Loon Mountain Ski Resort
01.2001 - 01.2004
Education
Diploma - HR Management
University of Johannesburg
01.2018
Diploma - Human Resources
Varsity College
Durban North01.2014
Skills
- Assertive Conflict Handling
- Time Management
- Safety Training
- Effective Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Change Management
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Stakeholder Engagement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Limited Working
Zulu
Limited Working
Affiliations
Institute of People Management (IPM)
Certification
- Anti-Bribery and Corruption
- Chairing Disciplinary Enquiries
- Initiating Disciplinary Enquiries
- Managing Poor Performance
- BBBEE
HC SYSTEMS
- SAP Analytics
- SAP HR
- Workday
- People Soft
- Oracle
- Various In-house systems
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelle-williams-2b725a2a/
Gold award for Talent Acquisition at Dell
I received a monetary award for the Talent Acquisition of 5 critical skills roles within a two month period, within various African countries.
Timeline
Human Capital Service Delivery Lead
AECI Limited
03.2024 - 10.2025
Human Capital Business Partner
IDC (Industrial Development Corporation)
04.2023 - 02.2024
Human Capital Consultant
AECI Mining
02.2017 - 12.2022
HRBP Coordinator, Resourcing Coordinator
University of Johannesburg
07.2015 - 01.2017
HR Administrator, HR Generalist & Talent Acquisition
Dell Computers
04.2008 - 09.2014
Payroll Admin Assistant
Kelly Personnel Agency
06.2006 - 06.2007
Dispatcher
National Grid Transco
01.2004 - 01.2006
Chair Lift Operator
Loon Mountain Ski Resort
01.2001 - 01.2004
Diploma - Human Resources
Varsity College
Diploma - HR Management
University of Johannesburg