Senior HR Officer

Our client based in Port Elizabeth is looking for an experienced Senior HR Officer. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant degree/diploma with qualification in Human Resources
• At least 5 years of industrial relations experience
• At least 5 years of generalist HR experience
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of the CCMA / Bargaining Council processes
• Sound understanding of applicable legislation
• Must have the ability to resolve conflict / problems in an amicable manner
• Strong communication skills

Main purpose of the position:

• Provide dedicated guidance and coaching to multiple managers and employees with specific focus on: HR fundamentals, talent acquisition, process training, and employee engagement, and communication, union relations.

Responsibilities:

HR Fundamentals:

• Support the delivery of HR programs and activities in a manner that promotes communication and involvement at all levels.
• High level HR administration, analytics, and reporting.
• Ensure the quality, delivery, and responsiveness of the HR department.

Talent Acquisition:

• Recruitment / Onboarding / Exits.
• Responsible for the entire Recruitment and Selection process of new staff members.
• Assist applicable management with the preparation of the internal/external advertisement.

Training and Development:

• Support the company training and development programme in relation to the skills development and on the job training.

Employee Engagement:

• Drive plant communication process and support management team to improve employee morale.
• Drives Employee Survey actions, provide professional expertise for supervisors in creating and executing action plans

Industrial Relations:

• Coordinate BBBEE activities, including reporting and analytics.
• Champion the delivery of the Plant’s Employment Equity Plan.
• Ensure sound employment practices and legal compliance is adhered to at all times in terms of relevant legislations and collective agreements.
• Ensure that discipline is maintained and applied fairly and consistently in the workplace.
• Represent the company at DRC (Dispute Resolution Centre) and CCMA.
• Present appropriate IR related training when required.

HR Administration:

• Tracking and reporting on HR measurable/Balanced Scored Cards as well as Key Performance Indicators.

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