HR Manager at Paymaster People Solutions

Job description

Our client is a leading independant community day school. The growing need for HR services on the different campuses, coupled with the increasing demands on the HR department has driven the creation of thiis much needed new and exciting role. The main aim of the role is to ensure that we attract, select, retain, reward and develop excellent staff. In order to achieve this, the HR manager will need to be able to redesign systems and processes to achieve the school's objectives. A key requirement of the job is to lead and support programmes and initiatives that enhance the employee experience and value proposition for all employees.

Key areas include:

• HR Strategy
• develop and implement HR strategy as well as provide change management expertise to the management commitee
• Support Principals with their recruitent and manpower plans while driving organisational efficiencies,
• Develop, write and implement HR policies.
• Process Leadership
• Drive HR process efficiencies in the department and implement HR QMS to meet accreditation requirements set up by Umalusi.
• Regularly analyse and report to the management committee on HRM and HCM trends, and implement strategies to enhance productivity throughout the school.
• Use HR Software tools to empower school principals to better manage their operations,
• Industrial Relations
• Design and implement IR strategy and ensure effective enforcement of policies, procedures and code of conduct.
• Ensure legal compliance and the fair application of labour laws throughout the school.
• Provide leadership on all IR matters, include disciplinary enquiries and grievances.
• Drive all negotiations with the union
• Human Resource Development
• Support the Training and Development Manager on all matters relating to induction, training, performance management and appraisal, SDA, SDLA and ETDP related initiatives.
• Reward management
• Manage the reward system including all financial and non-financial benefits.
• Support the HR Officer and Financial Manager on payroll-related administrative matters.

Position closes 16 August 2017.

Skills required

The ideal applicant:

• MA in HRM or other equivalent industry-related degree with at least 5 years of managerial experience is essential.Exposure to educational and/or not-for-profit work environment will be advantageous.
• Able to mange and lead a team, and be a good team player.
• Strong on both transactional and transformational HR
• Strong knowledge of SA Labour legislation coupled with a proven track record of conflict resolution and union negotiations are essential,
• A proven track record in formulation and implementation of HR systems and processes is essential; exposure to implementing an HR QMS system is advantageous.
• An independant thinker with the ability to analyse and interpret data to provide meaningful management reports and recommendations.
• High level computer literacy, particularly Excel.
• Proficiency with leading HR and payroll software is essential.
• Highly organised with strong coordination and follow up skills, able to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage challenging situations and personalities in a dignfied, discreet and sensitive manner.
• Display sound judgement.
• Strong service orientation.
• Passionate about HR and the role it plays in the continuous improveent and growth of the organisation.