Description

• Responsible for providing strategic HR support and guidance to senior leaders and managers in the Business Unit. HCM Manager will work closely with key stakeholders to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that support the overall business objective.  
• Provide guidance and direction to business leaders on human resource management policies, processes and systems and ensure compliance with HR laws and regulations.
• Partner with Centre of Excellence (ARC Central Office) to ensure Execution of ARC HCM Strategy initiatives are implemented at the Business Unit.
• Diagnose organizational gaps between current and desired organization performance and deploy actions to resolve gaps, including organization redesign, process change, coaching and training.
• Manage the HCM Team and ensure that performance management is adhered.
• Ensure Implementation of Talent Management Framework.
• Ensure organization practices align with the ARC mandate develop an agile high-performance organisation (HIPO) culture and drive the employee engagement recommendations.
• Drive employee transformation in the Campuses (adhering to employment equity targets, providing support to the Transformation Committee.
• Ensure Implementation of performance management system is conducted in all Performance cycles from contracting, assessments and feedback coaching and Performance Improvement Plans.
• Advocate employee communications processes that inform employees as well as assure two-way communications between employees and management.
• Manage employee relations issues and provide guidance and advice on conflict resolution and employee discipline.
• Support organizational change initiatives, and partner with managers to ensure successful implementation.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management /Industrial Psychology/Bachelor of Administration (Major in HRM)/B. Com Human Resource Management.
• A Postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.
• 5-7 years relevant experience as HCM Generalist.
• At least Minimum of 3-5yrs managing a team.
• Experience in Agricultural and Public Sector will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of HR information management systems, data analytics, especially SAGE 300.
• Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, and ability to use HR metrics and data to drive decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders and influence decision-making.
• Client-focused & customer service disposition.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and exercise confidentiality.
• Organising skills.
• Valid driver’s License.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Registration with SABPP or another professional body in the human capital field would be an added advantage.