24 Oct
MANCOSA
Durban
CORE FUNCTIONS
- Assist line management in evaluating and achieving current and future Human Capital requirements for effective organisational performance
- Implement HR systems, record-keeping, procedures, metrics and reports in order to provide line management with relevant information relating to headcount and reporting structures
- Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law and make recommendations for continuous improvement
- Evaluate and improve on job profiles (job descriptions) and ensure these are available for all jobs within the organization
- Take responsibility for filling of vacancies from requisition up to on-boarding & engagement
- Maintain the recruitment websites with up to date vacancies
- Monitor, evaluate and making suggestions for improvement to the interview process, train and advise line managers on best practice in selection and interviewing skills
- Conduct credit and criminal checks
- Set-up and follow up on psychometric or other relevant screening methods (under supervision of the supervising psychologist)
- Interpret and give feedback on psychometric results to line manager and employees
- Co-ordinate, conduct and ensure the effectiveness of the induction/on-boarding of new employees in order to enhance employee engagement and performance
- Collate the required on-boarding documentation for month-end payroll and record keeping purposes.
- Monitor and enhance the well-being and engagement of new appointees (3-month check-in)
- Provide an effective and dedicated HR advisory service to employees and management through being the first-line HR contact for employees and/or managers in addressing people related issues
- Provide effective HR support and advice to employees and line management in relation to employee performance, ensuring line managers are familiar with and adhere to performance management & disciplinary policies and procedures, and ensuring that accurate performance data is recorded and available to facilitate effective decision-making
- Assist and ensure the effective implementation of employee wellness initiatives to enhance employee wellbeing
- Build and maintain relationships with line managers, employees and employee representatives in order to be informed of employee concerns and/or problems and create a cohesive employer-employee relationship
- Ensure employees and managers are familiar with and make appropriate use of grievance procedures when necessary
- Organise, attend and keep records of meetings between management and employer representatives in cases of employee disputes and provide HR advice in preparation for CCMA hearings
- Record and maintain accurate records relating to employee reward, remuneration and benefits
- Compile a monthly budget for the employment of casual employees, monitor expenditure and keep management informed of status
- Identify and propose solutions to issues relating to reward, remuneration & benefits in order to contribute to optimal employee engagement, retention and performance
- Gather and analyse relevant HR metrics and compile monthly HR related statistical reports in order to provide line management with accurate information to support decision-making
- Organise and attend Employment Equity Committee meetings and sharing information in order to facilitate the achievement of EE employment targets and compliance with DOL requirements
- Make optimal use of Human Capital Management (HCM)/ HR Information Systems (HRIS) in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the HR department in service delivery to line management
- Ensure confidentiality and security of all HR data in line with the POPI Act
- Review and Update all HR Policies and flowcharts
- Assist the Training & Development Department with the identification of training needs through interaction with employees and management
- Identification of issues relating to employee morale,
organisational culture and organisational climate
- Keep up-to-date with Talent Management developments and trends, consistently updating personal skills and competence
Desired Experience & Qualification
QUALIFICATIONS
- Honours degree in Human Resources, Industrial/ Organisational Psychology or related field
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Psychometrist
- Registration with the SABPP and/or IPM or other relevant professional body
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in Human Resources
- Experience working in the tertiary education sector
RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Knowledge of all HR functions and best practices, including:
- Relevant labour legislation
- Competency-based interviewing skills
- Knowledge and experience in the implementation of disciplinary procedures and handling of grievances
- Knowledge and experience in the implementation of performance management procedures
- Knowledge and experience in talent acquisition principles and practices
- Knowledge of psychometric and competency-based assessment principles and practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills: must be able to read, analyse and interpret data at a junior managerial level of complexity
- Must demonstrate integrity, professionalism and high standards of ethics in dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information
- Good interpersonal skills including networking and building and maintaining relationships
- Persuading, influencing, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
- Strong customer focus and drive to meet customer expectations
- Good planning, organising and attention to detail
- Computer literacy in MS Office especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn MANCOSA organisational policies and procedures, code of conduct and organisational values
- Competence in, or the ability to quickly learn the relevant HCM/ HR information systems
- Knowledge and experience in, or the ability to quickly learn the use VIP Sage payroll system
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Driver's License
• Willingness to work weekends and/or overtime when required
▶️ HR Generalist at Mancosa - KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
🖊️ MANCOSA
📍 Durban