HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, LONG TERM CONTRACT, PRETORIA

MUST BE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY!!!!

AIM OF POSITION

The role of the Human Resource Officer is to provide on-site HR guidance, support and execution so as to ensure proper site compliance with company policies, procedures and practices in the furtherance of labour stability and optimal performance.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Competencies required by the job holder should include the ability to:
* Encourage others to communicate effectively and efficiently at a level that is understood by all thus developing a culture of participation and involvement.
* Provide optimum levels of leadership, if required, encouragement, training and support in order to help others achieve their results and meet their budgets.
* Create a positive and innovative atmosphere which encourages people to commit themselves to the task in hand and where necessary, go beyond the call of duty in order to achieve their key objectives.
* Mentor, counsel, coach and generally support those who are not confident in their area of competence, building morale and personal esteem and generally encouraging others to give their best performance.
* Generate monitoring systems that identify whether self, others or the organisation are achieving their objectives and any variances there may be in terms of goals and timescales. Ensure that corrective action plans are formulated and implemented.
* Work within a technical or specialist area of expertise in order to continuously improve the quality of the service and/or the product provided.
* Remain self-controlled and prepared to listen to what others think and feel.
* Develop competence and expertise.
* Be non-confrontational when handling or involved in conflict situations and in order to achieve agreed and acceptable standards and timescales adopt a passive and non-demanding working ethic.

The Job Profile indicates that the person fulfilling this role should have the ability to absorb and impart information to others
on a factual basis within a specialist/technical area of expertise. Situations involving people and the maintaining of goodwill
are also important to the function. The incumbent should have persistence, be thorough, systematic and precise and have an innate need to get things right. Ideally the person in this position should have the ability to adhere to rules, procedure and
detail whilst maintaining quality and ensuring standards are met. Diplomacy and working within clearly defined parameters, in a predictable climate are other aspects which may be involved in the job.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. Operation specific human resource business partner
* To guide and support the assigned business operation with full spectrum human resource capability including but not limited to: on-site recruitment and selection, industrial relations interventions, rollout and faclitation of annual training plan, performance management and employee assistance interventions.
* To engage with on-site management with a view to HR best practice in furtherance of labour stability and employment law compliance
2. Analysis, Reporting and Administration
* Analyses onsite practices in the area of sick leave and suspension leave with a view to introducing initaitives to decrease cost and occurrence.
* Conduct monthly reporting to provide an overview of onsite people practices
* Complete all required administration necessary for the successful performance of the role.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Educational: Degree in Human Resources
Experiential: 2 to 3 years within a human resource advisory role
Special Requirements: Valid driver’s licence