HR Specialist

HR Specialist

Reference: DUR003088-SN-2Our client, a large manufacturing company, and a division of a listed entity, currently seeks a strong IR person, with good HR Generalist skills.
Purpose of the job:

Optimise the HR processes and ensure the improvement of relationships between stakeholders to meet organisational objectives.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelors Degree or B.Tech in Human Sciences, Human Resources Management or Industrial/Organisational Psychology.
Bachelors Degree or Diploma in IR/Labour Law.
Minimum 5 years in a Senior Human Resources environment.
Strong IR background, within manufacturing, ideally in a large corporate environment.
Sound knowledge of the South African Labour Laws.

Competencies:







CCMA/DRC representations.
Ability to work in a highly Unionised environment.
Knowledge of MS Office and Sage 300 HR system.
Functional knowledge.
Business expertise.
Leadership.
Problem-solving.
Interpersonal skills.
HR Legislation.
HR Systems.
IATF HR requirements.

The Job:

HR Strategy:

Assist with the development of the HR Management Strategic and operational plans.

Corporate Social Investment:

Implement social and labour plans.

HR Legislation:

Translate legislative changes into relevant HR Policies and Practices.
An in-depth understanding of and comply with the relevant HR Legislation (Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, BBBEE Act, Skills Development Act, MIBCO Main Agreement, etc.).

Industrial Relations (Regional Level):

Monitor consistent application of IR processes, policies and procedures
Monitor and advise on substantive conditions of employment and related rights and obligations.
Facilitate external IR processes (CCMA, Labour Court, DRC,





etc.)
Monitor the IR climate and advise Line Management on appropriate actions
Represent Management in consultations and discussions with stakeholders
Facilitate the resolution of employee disputes, grievances and conflicts
Co-ordinate and provide advice to all stakeholders on disciplinary proceedings
Facilitate formal and informal communication with Unions and Shop Stewards
Monitor national annual wage negotiations with Trade Unions and manage the implementation thereof.
Keep abreast with IR developments, trends, Court judgements, communication systems, etc.

Employment Equity:

Design and develop interventions and action plans to support the implementation of the EE strategy






Manage the implementation and ensure compliance to the EE strategy
Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes
Co-ordinate EE and Training Committee meetings and consult with all stakeholders.

Labour Planning:

Monitor, report on trends and provide advice to Line Management regarding labour statistics.

Recruitment and Selection:

Compile and place adverts for recruitment
Shortlist suitable candidates and compile candidate reports
Co-ordinate the recruitment process, prepare interview packs and conduct recruitment interviews
Ensure verification of candidates’ credentials
Make formal offers of employment and compile and issue letters of regret to unsuccessful candidates
Co-ordinate the sign on process (medical, employee data, payroll information,





etc.).

Performance Management:

Instil a Performance Management Culture.
Facilitate the performance management process and administer performance management records.

HR Systems:

Evaluate the effectiveness of HR Systems and establish new system requirements
Comply with the requirements of the HR Quality Systems

Communications:

Develop and co-ordinate internal communication programmes to facilitate business outcomes.

Teams Process:

Design teams process interventions and action plans.
Facilitate Change Management initiatives.

People Management:

Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)






Resolve grievances and disputes.

Continuous Improvement:

Keep abreast with the latest trends and developments in the HR field.

Reporting:

Compile HR monthly reports

▶️ HR Specialist
🖊️ Sharon Nurock Recruitment c.c.
📍 Durban