HR Business Partner at Bolloré Logistics

Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Manager the HR Business Partner provides HR expertise by way of support and guidance to management and staff ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures .

Job Function:

• Ability to interact proactively with management and staff at all levels of the organisation in the resolution of HR issues
• To offer HR support and advice to management and staff to ensure the enhancement of both employee engagement and performance levels
• Provide expertise and support to Line Managers
• Provide assistance for BEE, Employment Equity and Skills Development initiatives
• Participate in staff inductions
• Conduct entrance and exit interviews
• General administration
• Assist with general matters relating to HR
• Conduct HR surveys and audits
• Efficiently manage HR queries

      Labour Relations:

• Render professional advice and counselling with regards to labour related matters.
• Ensure staff are properly informed about their rights and obligations in terms of the disciplinary and grievance procedure
• Chairing disciplinary, incapacity and grievance hearings
• Minimize risk to the company by overseeing / managing the various processes followed (i.e. grievances, disciplinary enquiries, incapacity enquiries poor work performance assessments, PIP etc.)
• Ensure all processes are aligned to legislation, company policies, procedures, and precedent.
• Maintain a register of current ER matters and compile monthly stats and outcomes
• Representation and correspondence with Labour Department, CCMA, Bargaining Council and Trade Unions
• Coordination of all parties involved at the CCMA / NBCRFLI with Trade Unions
• Actively involved in managing and maintaining a good relationship between trade unions and Bolloré
• Involvement in the negotiating of organizational rights agreements with recognized unions where applicable
• Providing advice and training to Managers on how to apply the NBCRFLI collective agreement
• Drafting of legal opinions and providing advice to management in line with Labour Relations Legislation
• Liaise with various parties with regards to hearings, performance counselling processes and CCMA / BC matters
• Liaise with the Bargaining council and Trade Unions regarding matters related to the NBCRFLI main agreement
• Conduct job grading and gap analyses in accordance with the NBCRFLI collective agreement
• Assist HR admin with advice on how to effectively manage excessive sick leave cases
• Contribute towards the development and implementation of HR and ER programs and initiatives
• Head up project teams for S189 and S 197 initiatives when required
• Participate in the evaluation of risks specifically related to non-compliance with legislation and policy
• Participate in facilitating of training for supervisors/ managers on Labour Relations Matters
• Identify training needs in line with trends, i.e. poor work performance and discipline
• Manage the administration of Time and Attendance System (Kronos)
• Act as liaison between Bolloré and labour broker service providers
• Proactively manage onsite TES issues in accordance with legislation

Recruitment:

Requirements:

• Providing advice to recruitment on recruiting aligned to employment equity plan for the business
• Conduct internal and external benchmarks and initiating Sesame process for recruitment purposes
• Assist the recruitment team with screening and conducting interviews with line managers when required
• Ensuring quality candidates are provided by labour brokers for various supply chain projects
• Assisting the recruitment team with conducting induction for new employees
• Consulting with employees on promotions, transfers, lateral moves and any other contractual changes
• Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager
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• Matric
• National Diploma / certificate in HR or similar would be advantageous
• 2-3 years HR experience required
• Own transport
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to use own initiative with minimal supervision
• Must have well developed knowledge of and experience in the application of HR procedures and practices
• Must have experience working with Unions and Bargaining Councils
• Must have sound working knowledge of South African legislation, especially Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act and Skills Development Act
• Be able to adapt to a changing environment
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail
• Computer literate