Main Responsibilities (not limited to):

• To contribute to the development and enhancement of HR policies and procedures in support of the HR strategy, and to provide guidance to stakeholders regarding implementation thereof.
• To effectively implement all HR initiatives through on going partnering with business and advise both line management and employees on all HR related processes and procedures.
• To assist line management with the recruitment, selection and vetting of new and existing staff in alignment with recruitment and Employment Equity (EE) policies, and engage with line on workforce plan based on vacancies, exits, retirees and contractors.
• To conduct induction programmes and engage with line management on a departmental on-boarding programme for all new staff.
• To socialize and implement performance development process and ensure continuous improvement.
• To advise and support line management and employees on Employee Relations (ER) matters in line with the company disciplinary and grievance procedure and to resolve conflict and queries quickly and efficiently.
• To assist with the implementation of a Wellness strategy for the SABN and manage incapacity cases and refer permanent incapacity and disability cases to the Employee Relations Specialist.
• To compile monthly and quarterly HR reports.
• To facilitate change management initiatives in line with people strategies and conduct climate surveys bi-annually to assist with identifying cultural issues.
• To engage with line management and facilitate employee skills assessments and develop individual employee training plans, facilitate talent management discussions and co-create a talent pipeline through acquisition and succession planning.
• Facilitate succession planning processes
• Facilitate personal development planning processes
• To ensure compliance with applicable legislation, SABN policies, standards and laid down procedures, including control procedures aimed at mitigating risks.
• To perform any reasonable task as assigned by team leader/management.

The Preferred candidate is likely to have:

• Honours in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
• A Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration will be an advantage
• 5 – 8 years’ experience as a generalist within the HR environment
• Experience in employee relations will be an advantage

Knowledge and Skills:

• Human resource (HR) business partnering
• Performance and talent management
• Employee relations (ER)
• Relevant Legislation
• Conflict handling and resolution
• Interpersonal skills