Description

Main responsibilities: 

IR 

• Ensure company policy procedures are updated timeously as per regulatory changes Continually analyze and develop operating procedures as it relates to IR 
• Representation of the company at CCMA (Conciliation and Arbitration) 
• Work with Line managers to manage grievances and grievance procedures timeously and ensure 
• Review internal investigation reports, provide recommendations relating to disciplinary action Ensure training of Line Managers relating to IR guidelines 
• Maintain statistics relating to Disciplinary actions internal and external 
• Ensure management and union compliance on any procedural agreements 
• Monitor internal and external labor relations trends and submit relevant reports to Management 

Recruitment 

• To drive the recruitment process from start to finish, including placing recruitment advertisements to attract suitable candidates for vacancies, analyzing CV’s of job applicants, interviewing candidates, providing feedback to unsuccessful candidates, doing reference checks and coordinating offers and contracts of employment. 
• To manage and advise on the legal and industrial relations implications of employment contracts. To explore and apply cost effective and alternative methods of recruitment such as career junction/University notice boards and referrals. 
• To manage and control 3rd party placements and monitor permanent employment requirements. To maintain an accurate recruitment database, while organizing all placement fees with consultants and maintaining contact with external consultants. 
• To actively promote the principles of employment equity whilst applying affirmative action measures in recruitment and selection procedures. 

Performance management 

• To assist with the education of employees on the use and application of the organization’s performance management system. 
• To assist with the maintenance of the performance appraisal system and to encourage the timely completion of Performance Appraisals. 

Business Partner 

• Provide HR and IR guidance to line managers 
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues 
• Work in conjunction with line managers to develop performance management guidance eg: coaching, counseling, disciplinary action etc 

Payroll 

• Administer payroll admin 
• Manage, develop and oversee the Payroll team
• Ensuring timeous processing of payroll
• Producing Timeous and accurate 
• Knowledge of payroll systems is a must
• Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) and Employee Wellbeing 
• To promote safe working practices within the organization. 
• To remain up to date on staff welfare issues and provide support as and when necessary. 
• Other Human Resources Responsibilities/Projects 
• To assist with Human Resources projects as and when required. 
• To assist in driving the organization’s principles of responsibility. 
• To assist in driving the WMIP Campaign and provide feedback on the results. 
• To assist with the Human Resources business review as and when required. 
• To assist with the development of Human Resources policies & procedures as and when required. 

Requirements

The successful candidate should have the following skills, experience and attributes: 

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Industrial Psychology or related field 
• Operational/Retail experience preferred 
• Have high levels of integrity and ethical standards 
• Is able to apply sound judgment in complex and ambiguous matters 
• Have the ability to communicate confidently and effectively across all levels 
• Have leadership skills with proven ability in problem solving 
• Be a confident, self-motivated professional who uses own initiative 
• Be able to stand up to and challenge decisions when required.