Human Resources Practitioner

SUMMARY:
Our client a faith-based independent school offering foundation, preparatory and high school phases, requires a Human Resources Practitioner who will oversee all aspects of staff management and HR administration.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

HR Governance and Policy

• Develop, review and maintain HR policies, procedures and practices aligned with the school’s values and governance requirements.
• Ensure HR practices remain compliant with South African labour legislation and best practice.
• Provide HR advice and guidance to the Head and school leadership.

• Manage recruitment and appointment processes for teaching, administrative and operational staff.
• Assist leadership with workforce planning and staffing structures.
• Coordinate advertising, interviews and appointment processes.
• Conduct reference and background checks and ensure responsible recruitment practices.
• Ensure recruitment and HR processes support the school’s safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Maintain appropriate staff vetting and background verification processes.

• Provide advice and support to leadership on employee relations matters.
• Assist with disciplinary, grievance and conflict resolution processes where required.
• Promote fair and respectful workplace practices across the school.

• Support the implementation of staff appraisal and performance management processes.
• Assist leadership in identifying staff development and training needs.
• Sector skills planning to identify skill gaps and future workforce requirements.

• Maintain accurate staff records and HR documentation.
• Oversee employment contracts and employment documentation.
• Maintain HR information systems and staff data.
• Ensure confidentiality and appropriate management of HR information.

• Remuneration, Benefits and Payroll Administration
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure that payroll information is processed correctly and timeously.
• Ensure payroll compliance with statutory requirements including PAYE, UIF and other payroll-related deductions.
• Attend to submission of HR-related statutory returns and payments, including IRP5s and workmen's compensation.
• Liaise with finance where appropriate regarding payroll reconciliation and reporting.
• Administer staff leave records and benefit schemes.

• Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation
• Assist with Employment Equity planning and reporting where applicable.

• Support initiatives that promote staff wellbeing, engagement and a positive school culture.
• Contribute to maintaining a professional and supportive working environment.

• Professional integrity and discretion
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy
• The ability to engage constructively with staff at all levels
• Sound judgement and problem-solving ability
• An appreciation for the values and ethos of an independent school

• Relevant tertiary qualification in preferably majoring in Human Resources, or Industrial Psychology
• At least 5 years’ HR experience in a management or business partnering capacity
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation

• Experience within an education or independent school environment (or)
• Mission-driven or values-based organisations
• Professional HR registration (e.g. SABPP)