Human Resource Business Partner needed at The National Student Financial Aid Scheme

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Responsible for aligning HR strategies with the overall business objectives, all while staying abreast of evolving regulations and industry-specific standards. Ensuring the attraction and retention of qualified talent, facilitating their on boarding and development, and promoting a safe and harmonious workplace.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Human Capital Management
• Partner with line managers to implement end-to-end people management processes and provide day-to-day operational support in the management thereof (including, but not limited to talent acquisition, reward and recognition, development, performance-, talent- and change management, employee relations)
• Ensure that human resources best practices are upheld, and performances communicated throughout the division
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives to enhance employee performance and wellbeing
• Build, support and maintain healthy, diverse internal and external relationships to ensure achievement of division goals
• Foster a positive workplace culture by promoting open communication, resolving conflicts, and addressing employee concerns
• Provide guidance and consultation to managers on HR issues, including talent management, employee relations, performance management
• Communicate the recruitment requirements with the Talent Specialist
• Align recruitment requirements with budget approvals
• HR Operations and Policy
• Interpret and communicate HR policies, procedures and programs to managers
• Advise business departments on the standardized recruitment practices and procedures
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs
• Facilitate and support the recruitment process
• Prepare offers to successful candidates
• Implement and manage the onboarding programs to integrate new hires into the organization effectively
• Manage the relocation process internal changes or new hires
• Support the implementation of performance management contracting and reviews
• Support the allocated departments with the coordination of personal development plans, learning and development needs
• Manage the offboarding process, ensuring these align with the set procedures
• Identify training and development needs and work with managers to implement appropriate solutions to enhance employee performance.
• Reporting/Data Compilation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR information
• Prepare HR reports and metrics to track key HR indicators and support decision-making processes
• Analyse and interpret project reports on completion of the project/s to evaluate return on investment and to inform decision-making in the subunit
• Draft and send monthly EE, Payroll and Training reports to Group HR
• Monthly overtime, labour and wage reports to the GM and department managers
• Collaboration and Communication.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand organisational goals
• Collaborate and communication any changes relating to HR practices and procedures to relevant stakeholders
• Advise and communicate legislative requirements and/or changes
• Provide guidance and support on HR policies, procedures and employment related matters
• Continuous Improvement
• Stay up to date with HR best practices
• Stay abreast with legislative requirements, understand the impact to the organisation and implementation thereof
• Risk and Compliance
• Ensure that all legal requirements are adhered to within the organization
• Ensure all HR practices and initiatives are aligned with best practices as well as SA legislative requirements
• Support the allocated departments with managing employee relations issues i.e. grievance and discipline
• Address all HR related queries within the business’ policy and procedural framework
• Ensure all recruitment and selection processes are aligned with Equity requirements
• Comply with Union agreements, if applicable
• Comply with the necessary Occupational Health and Safety requirements

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:

• NQF Level 7 Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology Fields or similar
• 5-7 Years’ experience in Human Resources, with a focus on HR business partnering.
• Strong knowledge of SA Legislative requirements
• Intermediate Knowledge of the higher education sector
• Understanding of HR value chain and processes
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred

• NQF Level 8 Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology Fields
• 8 Years of HR generalist experience
• Knowledge of the higher education sector and/or public sector
• Knowledge and understanding of the NSFAS Act and PFMA

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to influence.
• Advanced Communication skills
• Planning and organising skills.
• Advanced Analytical skills
• Agile and Innovative
• Time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• High Emotional Intelligence
• Integrity
• Change Management
• Goal orientation
• Computer Literate