HR Advisor - Richards Bay at Rio Tinto

We are looking for a HR Advisor to provide Human Resources operational support as part of the People Experience team. The generalist duties for this role range from overseeing and performing daily HR generalist functions to managing Human Resources projects. 

People Experience forms the delivery team of our Human Resources function. It offers global expertise and services in areas of recruitment and day-to-day HR operations.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be:

• Providing coaching and support to leaders and employees on HR systems, processes, policies, procedures, and programs
• Processing appropriate HRIS (HR Information System) changes (hires, salary updates) and maintain employee personnel files
• Partnering with and supporting leaders and HR Business Partners with people activities as well as helping the business achieve their people resource strategies
• Supporting offshore recruiting team and hiring leader with the implementation and improvement of the new recruitment process
• Assisting in identifying key issues and solutions to enhance people effectiveness
• Providing human resource support to Human Resource Business Partners, leaders and employees;
• Assisting in implementation of human resources programs and policies within the business;
• Advising on human resources policies and procedures, employee relations, performance, labour and regulatory issues;
• Providing coaching to leaders to support effective workplace relationships and increase skill level in employee management;
• Conducting investigations into breaches of policy and procedure;
• Leading special projects and other initiatives (e.g., employee engagement, performance and capability improvement, attractions and retention initiatives);

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience working in the industry like mining, oil & gas, manufacturing, or similar fast-paced and complex work environment

What you will need for this role

 To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Bachelor Degree in HR or related field and/or equivalent experience working in HR supporting employees
• Demonstrated experience of operating in a unionized environment
• 5 years or more years of relevant HR experience,
• A minimum 4 years Employee Relations experience
• Demonstrated ability to effectively apply knowledge of human resources laws & policies and communicate with stakeholders
• Extensive experience with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), experience with SAP beneficial
• Strong skills in prioritization, planning, multi-tasking, and time management
• Knowledge of change management methodologies and systems;
• Proven ability to successfully resolve conflict and excellent active-listening skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, translating HR technical information for the target audience from senior leaders to operators;
• Ability to manage a broad range of tasks, priorities and stakeholders;
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team.