Human Resources Practitioner

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading South African manufacturer, part of larger Listed Group, seeks your human resources experience to take up this 6-months Fixed Term Contract.  You will provide a full HR service in terms of advice, administration, support, control and co-ordination of all HR activities on plant level.

POSITION INFO:
The Person:

• National Diploma in Human Resources Management or Industrial/Organisational Psychology.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Social Studies, a strong advantage.
• Minimum 3 to 4 years in a similar HR role.

• HR Legislation:
• Comply with the relevant HR Legislation (Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, BBBEE Act, Skills Development Act, MIBCO Main Agreement, etc.)
• Employment Equity:
• Schedule and attend all EE & SD Committee meetings for the plant.
• Responsible for EE Administration, plant EE files & EE & SD meeting minutes.
• Responsible for the availability of up-to-date EE files and documentation for the DoEL inspections.
• Recruitment and Selection:
• Complete and follow up on approvals for all vacant positions.
• Track the recruitment process from beginning to end and provide updates to HR Specialist and plant line management.
• Liaise with the recruitment agencies, ensuring the recruitment process is tracked and completed.
• Attend and form part of all recruitment interviews and ensure EE representation for all plant-based positions.
• Compile, obtain approval from line management and advertise internal vacancies.
• Ensure a shortlist of candidates are supplied to line management.
• Co-ordinate and administer the recruitments process.
• Co-ordinate all relevant verification checks for suitable candidates.
• Ensure that the recruitment and take-on process for Internships and Apprenticeships are in line with the MERSETA deadlines, and that documentation required is adhered to and supplied accordingly.
• Industrial Relations:
• Conduct investigation and review evidence for all IR related matters alongside line management.
• Responsible for all disciplinary proceedings, and to take minutes as and when required.
• Assist the HR Specialist with the HR Report on all disciplinary matters.
• Assist line management with disciplinary actions as and when required, in line with the disciplinary rules & regulations,
• Attend the DRC and CCMA, as and when required, representing the employer in Conciliations and Arbitrations with the HR Specialist.
• Performance Management:
• Administer performance management / counselling records.
• Attend counselling & disciplinary sessions on request in the capacity of HR Advisor.
• Take minutes in all disciplinary matters.
• Probationary Periods:
• Diarise and keep track of probationary meetings for new recruits.
• Facilitate probationary meetings.
• Transition:
• Co-ordinate and administer the employee exit process on SharePoint.
• Conduct exit interviews.
• Ensure exit medicals are performed.
• Reporting & Administration:
• Compile HR monthly reports.
• Represent HR in monthly Shop Stewards’ meetings.
• Liaise with union on all matters.
• Liaise with payroll to ensure any payroll amendments are submitted and made.
• Responsible for SharePoint transactions as they pertain to the HR Specialist functions.
• HR Induction training & other adhoc training, if required.
• All plant related HR administration.
• Generate PO’s for any HR Services performed.
• Process invoices (HR, Psychometric Assessments, etc.).
• Continuous Improvement:
• Keep abreast with the latest trends and developments in the Human Resources field.
• Keep up to date with legislation and the Main Agreement.