HR Business Partner at Ford Middle East & Africa

Job description

The HR Business Partner for SEP is responsible for coordinating the efforts and activities within the facility that will ensure overall HRBO and Labor Relations support for all employees. In addition, this individual will need to support the effective implementation of the People Operating System as well as be the first point of contact for most HR and Labor Relations issues.

Position Details:

• Daily consulting with production management on shop floor issues.
• Develops A3, Master Schedule and work plan for the respective area.
• Advise and is the people operating system champion for the respective area.
• Support and advise production management on dealing with absenteeism management.
• Tracks and reports on absenteeism and other related matter on a daily basis.
• Reports on the progress against the people operating system on a weekly basis.
• Conduct disciplinary hearings and related matters.
• Attend constituency meetings and relevant union meetings, and report back to HRLO supervisor and line management respectively.
• Consult with Union on production and other related matters.
• Attend Union negotiations and related processes.
• Keep records of meetings, hearings and relevant constituency statistics.
• Represent Company in CCMA and matters.
• Responsible for the delivery of the all training related issues within the area.
• Advise and coordinates the implementation of the pulse action plans for the area.
• Supports and advise management on matters relating to recruitment.
• Reconciles the monthly headcount report in consultation with the area supervision.
• Attends weekly manning meetings and ensures the accuracy of headcount reports

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good understanding of People Operating System
• Intermediate to advanced PC Literacy.
• Good understanding of manufacturing operations.
• A thorough understanding of labor legislation and ability to apply such in the workplace, both internally and externally.
• Implement Union / Company agreements.
• Promote professional communication through consulting with Union members and build relationships.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum qualification of a Human Resources National Diploma
• 3 years Human Resources experience with a strong background in Labor Relations preferably in an Auto industry or manufacturing industry environment (with high Union presence)