HR Generalist at John Brown Media

Job description

John Brown Media is seeking to appoint a Human Resource Generalist. The position is based in Cape Town and will report directly to the HR Director.

Main Purpose of the Role

To provide an efficient People Management support service to the business unit by implementing and coordinating initiatives to ensure a motivated and focused workforce that functions effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

(The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role)

• Recruitment and Selection:
• Provide an effective Recruitment and Selection Service to line management, from conceptualizing and understanding the role through to assisting with selection decisions; ensure compliance with relevant organisational processes and labour legislation in this regard
• Advise line and staff on Employee Relations issues, implement and coordinate disciplinary and grievance resolution processes and assist with consultation processes as required, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
• Induction:
• Conduct exit interviews to facilitate analysis of retention trends
• Assist with the onboarding of new employees, including induction programmes, documentation etc.
• Payroll:
• Co-ordinate all payroll input documentation on a monthly basis, including documentation related to new employees and terminations, salary adjustments, changes to benefits, and any other instructions which have an impact on the monthly payroll; ensure all necessary authorizations have been obtained before submission to payroll, and that information is accurate and complete
• Monitor and maintain the accuracy of employee information on payroll so it allow for accurate reporting
• Performance review:
• Co-ordinate the implementation of the bi-annual performance review exercise for designated units and advise Line Management on processes/issues involved
• Identify training needs in designated units and provide feedback to Line Management with regard to training requirements and suitable training providers; co-ordinate training interventions as required
• Training Admin:
• Ensure general administration is completed accurately and timeously (bursary scheme, empowerment trust etc)
• Employment Equity and Skills Development:
• Work together with the HR Director with aspects of Employment Equity and Skills Development Reporting, which could include maintaining accurate records, facilitating forums, collating of data, education of line managers and employees etc
• Ensure that the BBBEE audit documents are accurately filed

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant HR Diploma / Industrial/organisational psychology Degree
• 3-4 years HR experience in a generalist HR capacity within the media environment
• Knowledge of relevant Labour legislation, particularly BCEA, Employment Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act
• Solid knowledge of general administrative processes
• Solid knowledge of HR principles, processes and procedures
• Proficiency in relevant software packages and applications
• Sage VIP knowledge

Competencies:

• Developing relationships
• Strong service orientation
• Results orientation
• Attention to detail
• Professionalism and integrity
• Assertiveness
• Conflict handling skills
• Empathy and interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Integrity and trustworthiness

Reference number: HR Generalist (to be quoted in the subject line of the application email)

In line with our EE policy and requirements preference would be given to a suitably qualified person from the designated groups. However, all applications will be considered.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. John Brown South Africa reserves the right not to fill the position.