HR Generalist - Cape Town at Ecowize Group

Objectives of this role

• To ensure required documentation is prepared, communicated and delivered to management and the payroll team within required deadlines
• Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies, and provide guidance, training and interpretation for business operations.
• Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements
• Drive and deliver ad-hoc internal HR projects
• Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs
• Suggest new procedures and policies for improving employee experience as well as the efficiency of HR department and company
• Ensure compliance with local and national regulations and applicable employment laws, and suggest updates to policies and procedures when necessary

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare paperwork and schedules for smooth new-hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience
• Oversee all administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews, including data entry in human resources information systems (HRIS) and audits for accuracy and compliance
• Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees that covers absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievances, organizational change, and all other employee-relations matters
• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contribute to policy development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources or related field
• Proven success working in an HR department in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders' engagement on multiple levels.
• Knowledge of national laws and regulations related to employment
• Knowledge or experience of payroll - Sage 300 People system will be an advantage. 
• Knowledge of HRIS and/or proven ability to learn new technical systems, when necessary
• Ability to travel nationally
• Own transport

The successful incumbent will have the following skillsets:

• Team player, high level of interpersonal skills, eager to deliver results
• Resourceful mindset and strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
• Ability to engage, inspire and influence people (including peers/leadership team members)
• Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies