HR Generalist - (EE) Cape Town

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for an HR Generalist to join their expanding team.

POSITION INFO:

Job Specification;

Main purpose of the HR Generalist will be to maintain and conduct a broad knowledge of human resources functions ranging from talent acquisition to onboarding, risk and compliance, training and development, and industrial relations

Talent Acquisition

Assist with handling recruitment enquiries and approvals from EXCO

Compile monthly recruitment reports

Conduct regular follow-ups with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation

Ensure alignment of recruitment plan with EE targets as identified by the  EE committee and/or Company and co-ordinate approval of non-EE appointments

Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need

Build networks to find qualified passive candidates

Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting

Keep up to date with the latest developments in the field of recruitment and selection

Ensure compliance of all recruitment and relevant administration policies and procedures

Keep track of recruitment costs as well as savings from referrals and head-hunting where agency fees were incurred.

Create job descriptions/specs for vacant roles together with the line managers

Ensure that the recruitment time to fill a vacancy never exceeds 60 days from requisition to start date in line with the structured recruitment process

Post vacancies in online venues and send job specs to external recruitment agencies

Suggest improvements for Company website careers section

Use social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates

Screen CV’s/applicants to evaluate if they meet the position requirements and forward to relevant managers

Maintain CV database, manage applicants via Direct Hire recruitment system

Assist with interviewing potential candidates along with Line managers to ensure compliance and assess cultural fit

Conduct reference checks, arranging tests when necessary

Compile and submit rejection letters to unsuccessful applicants

Prepare offer letters to potential new hires

Induction and onboarding

Inform relevant departments of new hires

Oversee onboarding and induction of new hires

Ensure new employee starters pack are prepared ahead of start date and that all other  relevant parties within the company are notified of new starters

Follow up with line managers about new hires and performance during probation

Communicate with the HR Administrator about final paperwork once the new employee has successfully passed probation

Job Shadowing/Internships

Oversee and co-ordinate the Job Shadow and Internship programme 

Ensuring student schedules are planned after consultation with respective heads of departments

Signing off any necessary documents as required by students’ study institutions

General

Additional duties that fall within the ambit of your capabilities may be added on from time to time

May be required to assist HR Manager with certain functions such as Performance Management, Disciplinaries 

Minimum Requirements;

Matric or equivalent

Relevant HR-related tertiary qualification

Minimum of 4 years’ proven experience in  a human resources generalist role

Knowledge of all relevant Labour Legislation (BCEA, LRA,SDA,EEA)

Knowledge of recruitment and selection procedures and strategies

Broad knowledge of all human resource functions

Strong administrative skills

Good planning and organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work in a pressured environment,

Be proactive and highly efficient

Conscientious and detail focussed

Methodical, organised, structured, and systematic

Integrity and ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality

Ability to work independently or in a team

Must be deadline-driven

Kindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity you agree that Guardian Recruiting may use your application for the purpose of the recruitment and selection of the said position and this information may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

All job postings are in accordance with our Client''s BEE requirements. Please only send certificates when requested to do so.

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