HR Business Partner - Sasolburg at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Overview    

• Partner with the business to facilitate the alignment and integration of HR related strategies, processes and procedures to all Business units with in the Omnia Agriculture division.
• Provide advice, solutions and services where required to optimise business efficiency.

Qualifications    

• Completed Tertiary qualification in HR and/or Industrial Psychology
• Qualification in Labour Law/Industrial Relations field would be advantageous

Experience    

• 7 - 10 years’ HR experience, of which 2 – 4 years in a Business Partnering role
• Solid knowledge of Talent management principles and application/ implementation
• Experience of Handling disciplinary matter/hearing, grievances and third party referrals
• Involvement in the development of WSP/ATR and EE Plan
• Experience in the development, interpretation, and implementation of HR policies
• Extensive experience in the interpretation and implementation of labour legislation
• Knowledge of training and skills development principles and processes
• Payroll administration knowledge
• Experience in data analysis and statistical reporting

Duties    
Talent Management & Acquisition

• Manage delivery on talent acquisition with the support of relevant Business Unit and HR support
• Drive the talent management and succession planning process of the business
• Assist with the development and implementation of appropriate talent management strategies aligned to the business strategy

Business partnership

• Develop a good understanding of the business in order to partner at the right level and influence HR related decisions
• Provide advice and guidance on complex matters to managers and employees across the business on all HR related matters

Analyse, interpret and conduct a trend analysis on HR data

• Monthly analysis and reporting on key HR trends and provide solutions as required
• Provide input and metrics to relevant Divisional and Group functions

Diversity management & Employment Equity

• Assist in developing EE plan per BU, implement actions, track and achieve milestones
• Ensure execution of all diversity initiatives in line with the BU EE Plan

Performance management

• Facilitate the implementation and maintainance of the performance management process (contracting, appraisals, reporting on trends, informal training)
• Support line management with having the right conversations in terms of differentiating individual performance to business performance/objectives
• Continuous education regarding the performance management process
• Facilitate performance improvement processes for underperforming employees

Culture and Engagement

• Facilitate and manage any change management interventions within business units
• Ensure the effective facilitation of engagement survey in respect of completion rates and provide appropriate and strategic feedback to respective business units

Learning and Development

• Facilitate discussions regarding work-related and employee development learning opportunities
• Provide input and assistance in the placement of learners, graduates and apprentices as required by business units and in line with learning and development requirements
• Ensure alignment of training interventions to the talent management and development requirements
• Facilitate delivery on L&D needs through companywide programmes and putting interventions in place together with the L&D department
• Pro-actively addressing training needs in consultation with relevant business unit managers and L&D department

Employee Relations

• Provide sound advice to ensure the organisation complies to best practice and legislative issues
• Provide support to line managers in dealing with disciplinary, incapacity and grievance matters
• Deal with all appeals from disciplinary proceedings in line with the disciplinary code
• Support the business with matters that have been referred externally for conciliation and arbitration

Remuneration and Benefits

• Facilitate remuneration processes in BU’s including creating awareness of employee wellness offerings, job evaluation etc.

Job Competencies    

• Ability to work under pressure, manage time and resources
• Self-starter with the ability to hit the ground running
• Project management skills
• Tact and integrity
• Effective relationship management skills across various levels within the business
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office