HR Business Partner for our Recycling Facility in Ballito at ALPLA Group

WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

ALPLArecycling is building a state-of-the-art recycling plant in the South African coastal town of Ballito, north of Durban. The plant, with an output of 35,000 tonnes of recycled PET material, marks our entry into the African recycling market. Construction has started in summer 2023 and completion is planned for autumn 2024. 

We are at the beginning of our recycling journey in Africa and are looking for a HR Business Partner to be part of our growing team at our new plant in Ballito. You will play a critical role in setting up the the HR department, supporting the management to hire our team and shaping our people journey at ALPLArecycling in Ballito.

• Independent realization of all operational HR activities along the HR value chain in cooperation with the management team including personnel administration (payroll, time & attendance, leave management) 
• Set-up and implement HR processes, procedures, guidelines and strategies in line with ​our regional and divisional team
• Assist the managemenet team in developing effective staffing plans to hire the right people, for the right function, at the right time.
• Develop training plans and ensure training execution for our newly hired employees in cooperation with the management team
• Provide support & trusted advice in all HR related and labour law topics
• Manage disciplinary processes internally / externally (CCMA)

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Degree in HR or related field
• 5 - 8 years of professional experience in onsite manufacturing HR management in the geographical area of Ballito / Ilembe District Municipality / North Coast   
• Motivated and passionate about setting-up the HR function 
• Service-minded, hands-on and proactive mentality
• Substantial knowledge of local employment practices, labour law and governmental regulations  
• Experience with managing CCMA cases professionally 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Zulu as well as strong interpersonal skills.