Manager: HR Operations needed at SAAB Grintek

Your role

• Delivery of high priority HR related projects against specified strategies, objectives and measures
• Facilitate and support HR strategic initiatives such as Organisational Development to drive business performance, Organisational Culture, Talent Management and Performance Management
• Align HR policies and procedures with the organization’s vision and mission
• Manage and implement annual salary reviews processes
• Administer employee benefits programs that enhance employee well-being and retention
• Lead a cost effective recruitment and selection process, ensuring quality and diversity of talent
• Comply with labour laws and regulations, and handle employment contracts, terminations, and employee relations effectively
• Oversee the HRIS system and safeguard data accuracy, integrity and privacy
• Guide and support HR team, providing training and development, performance feedback, and goal alignment
• Analyse and advise management on remuneration, salary bench marking, industry HR trends, sick leave, labour turnover, staff morale, best practices, (etc.)
• Support employee engagement initiatives that cultivate a positive and inclusive work environment and a consistent people experience
• Promote and support the Company’s transformation strategy and Employment Equity Plans in support of business objectives
• Manage and control the HR Department budget and capex expenditure
• Support line management with forecasting and planning talent pipeline and succession requirements in line with business strategy
• Responsible for dispute resolutions including representing the Company at the CCMA, union liaison and management

Required skills:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in HR Operations, with at least 5 years in a managerial role
• At least 7 years’ experience with VIP SAGE / Workday or a similar system
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures
• Knowledge of HR best practices and trends, and familiarity with HR software and systems
• Proven experience in employee benefits management
• Strong understanding of labour laws and regulations
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desired skills:

• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and procedures
• A wide knowledge of remuneration principles and practices as well as job grading systems
• Good knowledge of the relevant labour and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in and knowledge of Bargaining Councils
• Knowledge of emerging trends in HR and utilising a variety of HR tools / models to achieve results
• Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Sound knowledge of recruitment and general HR practices
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Able to handle diversity issues appropriately
• Excellent communications, presentation, business writing and interpersonal skills
• Expert Excel knowledge and experience will be an advantage