HR Manager - Ottery, Cape Town

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

A company in the Stellenbosch area is looking for an HR Manager.

The HR manager is responsible for the full HR function, serving as a liaison across all levels and departments on HR matters. Foster a harmonious work environment by aligning HR policies with business objectives to optimise productivity and employee satisfaction, while upholding fairness in labour practice.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee life cycle - from attracting and recruiting talent to managing the onboarding process, induction and performance management.
• Labour Relations - unionised environment. Including communication with Unions, Wage negotiations, Disciplinary processes, CCMA matters and Grievance procedures.
• Employee relations - nurturing internal staff relationships
• Monthly payroll - Accurate processing and reconciliations to payment to 3rd parties
• Acting as a liaison for third-party service providers such as Provident Funds and Retirement Annuity providers
• Training and development - Support line management with identifying skills gaps, assisting with training arrangements and maintaining records. Ensure statutory submissions of Mandatory grants, SDF, driving internal and external training initiatives.
• Employment Equity – Ensure effectiveness of EE committee, responsible for statutory EE reporting and updated EE Plan
• Ensure all HR policies and practices are aligned with business objectives and labour legislations, including initiating, drafting and implementing policies.
• Providing leadership to management in making well-informed decisions regarding their people, in line with business objective

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Tertiary Qualification in Human Resource Management or equivalent
• 8 - 10 years of HR Management experience, preferably in a Manufacturing environment
• Extensive experience in Industrial Relations
• Comprehensive understanding of all employment legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA and SDA)
• Proven Track record in managing the end-to-end Employee Lifecycle
• Valid Driver’s License and access to own vehicle
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with timekeeping, leave and payroll software
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation abilities
• Resourcefulness and ability to handle sensitive information with confidence.
• Skilled in people management, coaching and mentoring
• Effective time management skills
• Business acumen with a systematic, practical, and logical approach
• Exceptional organising, planning and communication skills