Human Resources Manager at Sasfin Bank Ltd

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To manage the Human Resources function across the Group, ensuring best practice and supporting the company in meeting its objectives.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY / DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

• Serve as a strategic partner alongside the various business units.
• Recruit, retain and develop a highly competent, diverse workforce that supports the mission, vision and values of the Group.
• Facilitate employees’ commitment and success through positive human relationships.
• Conceptualise and implement various HR initiatives throughout the Group, such as the Sasfin Mentorship Programme; climate surveys etc.
• Responsible for Group training and development budget, as well as HR/Payroll budget.
• Statutory submissions (EE; WSP)
• Conduct internal climate surveys.
• Prepare and distribute quarterly employee newsletter.
• Participation in Deloitte’s ‘Best Company to Work For” survey.
• Regular visits to branches.
• Provide customised training to managers and executives.
• Ensure due diligence is undertaken on all vendor and employee contracts.
• Recruit and select at senior levels, including drawing up job descriptions, liaising with management as to requirements, deciding on best method of recruitment, interviewing, drawing up shortlists and recommending final appointment
• Undertake performance appraisal processes and analyse the outcomes, assisting managers when necessary.
• Ensure company remuneration levels are correct and that jobs are within the correct remuneration levels, advise management on packages, drive the annual salary review process and advise on increases and promotions.
• Ensure, as far as possible, that employment equity requirements are met in all aspects – non-discriminatory policies, practices and procedures are in place, ensure that previously disadvantaged employees are identified for development and meet reporting requirements.
• Manage risk in terms of procedure and trends and ensure compliance to Labour Legislation (LRA, BCEA, EEA etc.)
• Provide sound advice to management on a wide variety of HR issues and offer solutions for consideration in line with company policy.
• Advise on Provident Fund, Risk Benefits and Medical Aid Schemes.
• Sit on the Provident Fund management Committee.
• Drive employee development through identifying suitable training and development opportunities, especially for previously disadvantaged employees.
• Develop and enhance internal marketing activities.
• Ensure that a maximum skills development rebate is obtained annually through meeting the reporting requirements and ensuring the necessary training takes place.
• Identifying employee development in terms of the Financial Sector Charter and ensure we move towards the requirements.
• Apply the disciplinary procedure when necessary to correct behaviours or effect dismissals, minimising referrals to outside bodies.
• Represent the company at the CCMA.
• Perform career and performance counselling.
• Referrals to experts on specific trauma cases.
• Support for management with all employee and personal professional issues.
• Suggest policy changes in line with best practice, update employee handbook annually and make sure it is available to all.
• Assist with the Sasfin Share Incentive Scheme and with executive bonuses.
• In service ‘care’ – provide a variety of assistance and possible solutions.
• Employee Wellness
• Manage payroll – ensure compliance with all requirements, check payslips monthly and provide guidance to payroll officer.
• Streamline the HR/Payroll processes and applications.
• Promote Employee Self Service (ESS) system and educate users.
• Manage HR and Payroll team.
• Facilitate employees’ commitment and success through positive human relationships.

SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

• Tertiary qualification in HR-related field
• Extensive generalist human resources experience preferably within a financial environment.
• Previous supervisory/management experience in an HR Department.
• Able to work under pressure, good problem solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, hands on, empathetic but objective and professional.

REMUNERATION

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