Human Resource Service Partner (George Campus) at Nelson Mandela University

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

• Pro-active HR service excellence, in solution and support, delivered to all relevant stakeholders to enable the achievement of stakeholder strategic objectives

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Build and maintain constructive relationships with key stakeholders as an HR Service Partner to ensure an effective HR support service to designated areas of responsibility.
• Facilitate recruitment and selection process in order to ensure a diversified work force is timely sourced in and, organised and comprehensive procedure is followed.
• Provide overall HR support and advice to line managers and employees.
• Drive and support conceptualisation and implementation of Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Talent Development strategies
• Ensure implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Provide a first line Employment Relations and Wellness service to line managers
• Support the implementation of human resources projects in support of HR strategic objectives
• Perform all the HR-related administrative tasks within the scope of this job
• Maintain and enhance fit for the delivery organisation and people resources

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Technical/professional HR knowledge and skill.
• Tech-savvy or ability to embrace HR Technologies
• Client service orientation
• Planning and organising skills
• Sound analytical and implementation skills
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills & interpersonal skills
• Change Management
• Strategically partner to Department
• Flexibility
• Critical thinking
• Project management
• Innovative

REQUIREMENTS

•  A relevant Degree or Diploma (NQF 6) Degree in Human Resource or Industrial Psychology.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in an HR environment, of which 3 years must be at an HR Consultant level. In addition to the above requirement, candidates who possess the specifications below will have an added advantage:
• Evident Experience in affirmative action and employee equity work;
• Exposure to HR in a Higher Education environment