Eaton is a power management company with 2015 sales of $20.9 billion. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 95,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more informatio...
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This role presents an exciting opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge as well as to grow professionally in a very hands-on role. At Eaton, HR’s role is to build organizational capabilities and effectiveness, to shape an inclusive and trusting culture, and to architect leadership and talent development.
As an HR Business Partner, in this role you will be performing the HR general functions, including Learning & Development.
Main responsibilities:
Partner with the leaders in all matters related to people management to enable the business to operate effectively and ensure the timely identification of issues/trends and proposal of solutions
Understand the business strategies and identifies opportunities to improve organizational capability and operational efficiency
Drive the talent management through identification of talent pool candidates, promoting career development, coaching, and development planning; support company branding and community support activities
Drive culture change to align the organization with Eaton’s strategy and philosophy
Advocate communication processes to enable an open working environment
Drive recruitment and develop recruitment practices in cooperation with Eaton’s Talent Acquisition Team
Participate in manpower planning and control
Actively participate in Inclusion & Diversity and Employer Branding activities
Collaborate with different stakeholders throughout the EMEA -region and participate in various EMEA - wide activities and projects
Assist and guide managers on Labour Relations matters including managing poor performance and CCMA cases.
Coordinate Learning & Development activities, including managing Student Development Programmes
All SETA legislative requirements’ i.e. Skills Development Facilitation SDF functions (Workplace Skills Plan WSP, Annual Training Report ATR and Facilitations skills)
BEE Skills Development Champion
Manage Employee Wellness for the Campus
Proactively drive other HR initiatives and activities based on your own skills and wishes
Qualifications:
Degree/ Diploma in HR and Labour Relations or a similar discipline
5+ years’ experience in generalist HR in a manufacturing environment and / or international company
Skills Development Facilitator SDF experience and Facilitation skills are required
Student Development Programmes experience is required
Skills:
Knowledge of Labour Legislation, e.g. LRA, BCEA, EE Act, Skills Development Act & BBBEEE
Ideally SAP experience
Good knowledge and understanding of HR systems, practices
Computer literacy, proficiency in Excel and ability to deliver presentations
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, in a matrix environment
Ability to be a change agent for the organisation, strong agility to adapt to various business needs
Good interpersonal skills and communication skills (verbal and written)
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