Assistant HR Manager

SUMMARY:
Leading manufacturing group are seeking an experienced Assistant HR Manager in Dundee, KZN.

POSITION INFO:
RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participate in the development and implementation of HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
2. Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
3. Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
4. Participate in the development and monitoring of overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization
5. Nurture a positive working environment
6. Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management
7. Produce an HR Quality management system
8. Attend to department of labour inspections
9. Participate in the development of an employee self service system
10. Ensure that info in the access payroll system is updated on HR modules
11. Ensure accurate and up to date HR and employee data management
12. Conduct a monthly employee audit against employees paid and post allocations
13. Ensure that Employment Equity committee meetings are conducted and submission made timeously .
14. Attend to the social welfare and support mechanisms for employees.
15. Assist with the bi monthly employee communication presentations
16. Assist with the various committees in the workplace

1. Degree / Diploma in HR or related field
2. Proven working experience as HR Manager
3. People oriented and results driven
4. Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics
5. Knowledge of HR systems and databases
6. Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
7. Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
8. Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
9. In-depth knowledge of labour law and HR best practices
10. Ability to speak Zulu (an added advantage)
11. Computer skills in Excel, Word & PowerPoint