HR Specialist

Our leading client based in George (Southern Cape) is looking for an experienced HR Specialist to join their team.

Purpose of the role:

Provide specialist support to the HR Department with regards to the overall key areas within the department including administration, on-boarding, recruitment, employee engagement and retention.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Minimum of Matric
• Preferably HR qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ experience
• Exceptional communication skills
• In line with the company Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to EE candidates.
• Proof of Covid vaccination required

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist knowledge, skills and competence in all areas of the Human Relations Department for both employees and business managers
• Build effective relationships with business managers and provide support in all HR areas
• Assist in attracting top talent through innovative selection methods
• Build the talent pipeline through effective recruitment and retention strategies
• Ensure effective on-boarding of new employees
• Communicate the company culture across all areas for proper integration of new employees
• Assist in the execution of performance reviews and development plans
• Provide support and guidance pertaining to workplace discipline
• Ensure the execution of the company Employment Equity plan
• Execute the administration of all HR areas in an accurate and timeous manner
• Maintain accurate and updated employee records at all times through the effective use of employee management systems
• Respond to employee queries and resolve issues in a timeous and professional manner
• Gather and analyse data with useful HR metrics in order to provide key statistics for business decisions
• Ensure consistent and correct application of all HR policies and procedures

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance to all acts and legal requirements within the HR Department
• Ensure recruitment and talent management is aligned with the company EE plans.
• Sound knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act and other relevant legislation

Systems and administration:

• Excellent Excel, Power Point skills
• Excellent systems administrator – knowledge of Direct Hire recruitment and PSIber employee management system advantageous

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not heard back from us with 2 weeks.