Learning and Development Manager

Our Client, a well-established Leading South African Manufacturer is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a suitably qualified and experienced “hands on” Learning and Development Manager to reports into the Board of Directors, based in their Pinetown Operations, Durban, KZN

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• The L & D Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. The ideal candidate should have a strong focus towards Learning and Development.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Championing a culture that recognizes and upholds the company’s mission, purpose, and vision, and is in line with company values.
• Developing HR strategy including the Centers of Excellence for Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning and Talent Development, Resource Management, Total Rewards, and People Operations.
• Providing human resources expertise and support to HRBPs and Business Leaders.
• Ensuring alignment of Human Resource objectives with company strategy.
• Managing overall HR budget of the company.
• Ensuring strategic alignment and due diligence during organizational change regarding HR function, people, and systems.
• Providing organizational development consulting to firm senior leaders.
• Developing and leading human resources governance, and serving as an escalation point for all People-related concerns.
• Build strong professional relationships with Management teams and participate in Senior Management Team meetings.
• Provide commercially focussed advice and support to Managers on all Employee Relations issues in line with Company policy and procedures.
• Raise awareness of current and new Employment Legislation as well as other corporate initiatives.
• Produce Monthly HR analytics reports and statistics as required.
• Manage the Identification of trends and proactively address issues of high turnover, sickness, and cost savings within the Business unit.
• Lead the HR workstream on ad hoc projects e.g. restructuring, change management, Group HR initiatives.
• Implement and manage the effective delivery of leadership, management, and supervisory development programs in line with company strategic objectives (including identification of internal leadership pool and external pipeline of talent).
• Transformation - drive and coordinate the implementation of the company’s transformation agenda which include BBBEE, Employment Equity, and Skills Development compliance, and ensure integration with other HR process and aligned to business strategy.
• Performance Management – facilitation and coordination of the performance management process throughout the business.
• Talent Management - drive and implement talent management and leadership development strategies, plans, processes, practices, and tools throughout the business.
• Organisational Development - facilitate the roll-out of sustainable organizational improvement initiatives, particularly focusing on the areas of organizational culture, climate, morale, and continuous performance improvement.
• Change Management - facilitate the implementation of strategic change management initiatives & internal communication within the business.
• Organisational Design – ensure the optimal and effective organizational structure is implemented to support the business requirements.
• Payroll - advice the business on basic payroll issues and participate in the payroll management processes.
• Industrial Relations - manage Employee and Labour Relations to maintain an optimal employee relationship to meet business goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Grade 12 Matriculation
• Industrial Psychology or Human Resources Degree
• A postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• 4-5 years HR Generalist/ HR Consultant experience in a manufacturing environment is crucial (recruitment, organizational development, talent management, performance management, IR, transformation, employee wellness)
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the SA labor legislation which includes BCEA, LRA, OHS, EE, and POPI Acts and other legislation.
• Management of HRIS System which includes the automation of HR processes and ESS.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to think laterally
• Ability to work independently
• Decision-making skills
• Motivational skills
• Organizational skills
• Process Approach (PDCA)
• Customer Focus
• A systematic and strategic approach
• Continuous Improvement
• Open to listen to ideas and input from subordinates
• Detail-orientated
• Negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Using information technology

Apply NOW by forwarding your CV, Cover letter + Current and Expected CTC Salary Package details to -seekers.com

PLEASE NOTE:

• Willingness to relocate (if not resident in KZN)
• Closing date for applications is 11^th February 2022.
• The client will make an appointment aligned to their EE Plan.
• Should you not receive our relayed invitation for an interview with the client within two weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has not been unsuccessful.
• The client reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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Jean E. Louw | Executive Partner Director | Cell: +27 71 355 2771 | Career-seekers Recruitment Solutions | | Level 1 BB-BBE Contributor | Company Registration Number: 2006 / 003910 /23