People Transformation Partner (JHB North)

Description

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Strategic Human Resources Management

• Implement HR strategies that support the achievement of the organisation's mission and core objectives.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Trade Unions, to support HR service delivery and organisational objectives.

Recruitment and Induction

• Identify recruitment needs in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and initiate the recruitment process,

• Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.

• Plan, coordinate and conduct new employee induction to familiarise employees with company policies, procedures, culture and operational requirements.

Remuneration, Benefits and Budget Management

• Administer employee compensation and benefits in accordance with company policies, employment contracts and applicable legislation.

• Analyse remuneration data and support salary and benefits benchmarking to ensure market competitiveness, employee retention and the annual remuneration review process.

• Assist with the preparation, monitoring and control of HR budgets to ensure expenditure remains within approved allocations.

• Coordinate and administrate Momentum and MEIBC disability and pension-related matters, ensuring accurate records, timely submissions and compliance with applicable requirements.

Performance Management and Organisational Development

• Manage and implement performance management systems throughout the organisation to promote a high-performance culture.

• Support organisational and cultural development initiatives to align employees and management with the organisation's objectives and strengthen its position as an employer of choice.

Employee Relations and Labour Relations

• Advise, coach and counsel line management on employee relations matters such as employee grievances, complaints and disputes, including the preparation of written action plans and performance improvement plans.

• Facilitate and resolve complex employee relations issues and conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.

• Coordinate and administer disciplinary processes in accordance with company policies, procedures and applicable labour legislation.

• Oversee the labour relations function, including leading collective bargaining and contract negotiations within the designated areas of responsibility.

• Represent the company at the CCMA, MEIBC and other relevant external dispute resolution forums, as required.

• Conduct exit interviews, analyse feedback and recommend improvements to employee retention and engagement.

Compliance, Transformation and Audits

• Ensure the organisation complies with applicable ISO standards, internal policies, procedures and labour legislation.

• Monitor changes in employment legislation and statutory reporting requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.

• Facilitate and support Employment Equity initiatives and compliance requirements.

• Maintain and update the SEDEX audit system and coordinate or support audit compliance across South Africa.

• Support transformation initiatives and BBBEE audit requirements.

HR Reporting, Systems and Administration

• Prepare and manage HR metrics and reports, including remuneration and benefits, absenteeism, working hours and employee turnover.

• Maintain and update the HR tracker to monitor recruitment, vacancies, employee movements and other key HR activities.

• Maintain accurate employee records, HR information systems and databases, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality and compliance with applicable legislation.

Employee Wellness and Communication

• Coordinate employee wellness and welfare initiatives in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders.

• Support communication initiatives across South Africa and coordinate employee engagement activities.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in related fields,

• With 5-7 years progressively responsible experience in managing human resource and administration department/operation in a generalist function/exposure,

• Work experience and good knowledge in local Labour laws, recruitment, training and development, compensation and benefits including payroll management, employee, organizational development and general affairs administration preferably from manufacturing industry.

• Good interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skills in order to properly communicate related concerns in HR and admin management, policies, regulations and new laws,

• Ability to communicate in business English,

• The applicant must be reliable, punctual and trustworthy