HR Business Partner - Kempton Park at Ecowize Group

Key Responsibilities

Organisation design & workforce planning

• Provide ongoing organisational design and workforce planning support/guidance to line management (operations and support functions)
• Liaise structural updates and amendments between operations and the payroll department
• Provide HR expertise and guidance in respect of job design and job description development
• Guide Job Segmentation process and validate outcomes

Talent Acquisition

• Advise operations and act as the link between Recruitment and hiring managers
• Advise and ensure recruitment compliance in line with the Ecowize Recruitment Policy and alignment to the Ecowize Employment Equity Plan
•  Facilitate  interviews with the Recruitment team and hiring managers
• Working closely with hiring managers,  and recruitment  to ensure smooth on-boarding and induction of new employees

 Employee Onboarding & Integration

• In collaboration with line management and the learning and development team guide and oversee the on-boarding process to ensure new employees are properly inducted into the business and have the best possible on-boarding experience.
• Report on on-boarding performance
• Assist/guide the line managers in respect of employee onboarding and integration

Performance Management

• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary procedures etc.)
• Provide guidance to department heads with the designing of KPIs as well as overseeing and managing the performance appraisal system that drives high performance
• Ensure the consistent application of the Ecowize performance management principles, processes, and practices through line manager support and coaching
• Guide business on Performance Improvement Planning process
• Monitor the implementation of the Ecowize performance management policy, practices, and systems by ensuring effective compliance and the performance management processes.
• Monitor and track compliance and due dates in respect of completion of performance appraisals.
• Assist managers to identify performance gaps and define appropriate training and / or action plans
• Assist/support/guide managers with poor performance management

Training & Development

• guide and advise on the identification of training needs within business units and individual coaching and mentoring needs.
• In liaison with the L&D department, drive the creation and implementation and execution of personal development plans aimed at achieving excellence in the roles across business units & departments
• Support business with PDP development and execution

Succession Planning

• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning as and when required
• Coach line managers in the application of the Ecowize succession planning methodology, processes, and tools

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Conduct regular meetings with respective business units/departments to ensure alignment of people and business objectives.
• Preparation and issuance of termination documentation
• Exit interview coordination and conduct exit interviews from managerial level upwards
• Prepare exit interview analysis and reports

Employee and Industrial Relations

• In liaison with the Industrial Relations team, coach, support line management in respect of disciplinary and grievance procedures and requirements
• Serve as a link between management and employees as well as helping them resolve conflicts and provide counselling where necessary
• Drive business unit/departmental Wellness programmes

Remuneration & Payroll

• Guide the line management in respect of the Ecowize remuneration philosophy, policy, and practices
• Facilitate and liaise between the payroll department and line managers in respect of the necessary payroll input and administration tasks.

Transformation (Diversity & Inclusion)

• Translate Ecowize transformation objectives and goals into business unit/departmental specific targets and strategy.
• Coach line managers in respect of Ecowize transformation objectives, targets, and plans
• Ensure equitable representation of suitably qualified employees from designated groups in occupational categories and levels within Ecowize an aligned to the Employment Equity Plan

HR Governance

• Lead/coordinate the implementation, monitoring, and reviewing the HR Policies and Procedures as required.
• Effectively perform and guide HR administrative functions related to HR and Talent Management
• Work closely with the relevant HR functions to create and execute HR business cases and HR due diligence exercises, particularly as it relates to “new take-on” activities.
• Human Resources stakeholder management
• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, policies, and standard operating procedures within Human Resources
• Maintain regular reporting of HR metrics and reports including but not limited to terminations, leave liability, etc

Requirements

• A relevant HR Degree or National Diploma
• A minimum of 5-7 years Human Resources Management experience as a HR Business Partner or equivalent role
• Experience and knowledge of Remuneration, Talent Management, Transformation, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Workforce Planning, Organisational Design, Industrial Relations, Employee Engagement and Performance Management.
• Knowledge of HR ERP systems (Sage People or SAP preferably).
• Deep knowledge of HR and related labour legislation.
• An above average knowledge on HR theories, principles, and practices.
• Proven track record in Diversity and Relationship Management.
• Advanced Computer Literacy
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Project Management execution skill and knowledge
• Must be willing and able to travel