HR Consultant at Wilderness

PRIMARY PURPOSE

• We are seeking a dedicated HR Consultant to join our team, focusing on essential human resources functions that support our organisational goals. You will play a key role in recruitment, employee relations, performance management and ensuring compliance with HR policies, fostering a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process
• Conduct employee onboarding and orientation to integrate new hires smoothly into the company culture
• Implement HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with relevant legislation
• Serve as a point of contact for employee queries, addressing concerns related to policies, benefits and workplace issues
• Drive performance management processes, including goal-setting, performance reviews and development plans
• Manage employee relations matters including disciplinary hearings, grievances and dispute resolution, ensuring fair and consistent application of policy
• Represent the company at the CCMA where required
• Act as a strategic HR business partner to line managers and department heads
• Assist in the development and execution of training programs aimed at employee growth and development
• Analyse employee performance metrics and provide recommendations for improvement initiatives
• Facilitate employee engagement activities and promote a positive organisational culture
• Support the payroll team with benefits administration, ensuring accurate processing and compliance with relevant regulations

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant degree in Human Resources or related field
• Demonstrable experience in a human resources role, with a focus on recruitment, employee relations, and performance management
• Proven experience representing an organisation at the CCMA, with sound knowledge of conciliation and arbitration processes
• Strong understanding of South African labour laws (including the LRA and BCEA) and HR best practices
• Experience in an HR business partnering capacity, with the ability to advise and influence line managers on people-related decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Proven track record in conflict resolution and problem-solving within a workplace setting
• A passion for wildlife and a commitment to sustainability and conservation.