HR Practitioner (2IC) - CBD, Cape Town
Competitive Package on offer which is based on Qualification and Years of relevant skills and experience gained
Our client, a Global Strategic Management Consulting firm is looking to hire a proactive individual who has a passion for and will champion the delivery of excellent HR support services to their team of professionals.
Ideally you will have experience in implementing HR systems and processes in a medium-sized fast paced company and can demonstrate an innovative approach to your work.
Main Purpose of the Role:
To develop and deliver people management strategies that support the overall strategic aims and objectives of the organisation. To function at a strategic and operational level when recommending appropriate human resources management solutions and providing a customer-focused HR service. To provide expert professional advice and support to managers and staff on all aspects of people management. Responsible for the administrative management of employee information, and overseeing systems and procedures required to manage employees. In addition to this, the HR Practitioner provides support to the Head of HR on a variety of projects and is responsible for compliance, co-ordination of support functions and providing company-wide HR delivery.
Role Outline and Responsibilities:
- Manage the monthly payroll process via Sage 300 People system ensuring that staff records are accurate and current.
- Oversee the processing of all staff movements on Sage people - new recruits, transfers, resignations etc.
- Monthly payroll and HR reporting.
- Manage reviews, analysis and administration of all benefits.
- Monthly leave liability analysis and ad hoc finance reporting.
- Monthly leave versus time recording analysis
- Job profiling and salary benchmarking.
- Compile annual EE and Skills Development reports for EXCO approval.
- Ensure the Company has obtained letters of good standing for EE, Skills Development, COIDA etc.
- Champion the coordination of submissions for BBBEEE audits and compiling records and reports for the BBBEE submission.
- Ensure labour compliance of all international entities within the group
- Oversee and ensure compliance with OHAS regulations.
- Assist in the development and implementation of people policies and procedures.
- Compile and maintain employee handbook and policy & procedures manual.
- Ensure all policy and procedure information is current and available on SharePoint.
- Maintain company organization charts.
- Support managers in the implementation of HR procedures including performance and probation management, grievances & disciplinary procedures, leave management, training and development, management development and onboarding.
- Provide training on HR systems and procedures to managers and staff as required.
- Co-ordination of Learning and Development records, processes and reporting.
- Contribute to the development of HR processes, systems, projects and procedures as undertaken by the HR team.
- Support Head of HR in the implementation of HR projects and initiatives.
- Develop and implement retention and engagement strategies.
- Develop training content and facilitate training initiatives to management and staff
- Be a trusted advisor to the business in all areas of human resources.
- Actively manage and develop wellness initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree in a related discipline (HR, Industrial Psychology, Psychology).
- At least 5 years' experience as an HR Generalist in a small to medium sized company together with proven payroll and compensation experience gained i.e. SA and Internationally
- Experience gained within a global consulting / engineering / financial services concern would be highly advantageous!
- Experience / knowledge of international labour legislation will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrable working knowledge of HR Information systems - SAGE People or similar.
- Prove and strong MS Excel and data skills for reporting is essential!
- Be able to champion the T&D portfolio from submission of WSP/ATR to creating and managing a system to manage records, training info tracking, budget, etc.
- Be able to champion IR process (if and when required)
- Knowledge of the employee lifecycle and management processes required.
- Job profiling / job grading and salary benchmarking.
- BCEA, LRA and related labour legislation.
- Must be proficient with MS Office, Word and PowerPoint.
Key Skills and Attributes:
This role calls for several specific skills and characteristics in the candidate, including:
- Attention to detail, ensuring that tasks are completed, and information is correct and reliable.
- Planning and Organizing, ability to manage several tasks concurrently making use of systems and processes to manage time and volumes.
- Initiating action
