HR Manager - JHB at Phaki Personnel Management Services

JOB PURPOSE
Our client  is looking for a qualified candidate to provide a full HR management service that will support the successful implementation of the

organisation’s business strategy. The role incorporates various HR functions, including HR administration and support; performance management; HR compliance; training and  development;employee relations; as well as recruitment and selection.

In addition, the responsibilities involve facilitating the implementation of HR initiatives that align withour overarching business objectives. This includes consultative collaboration with leadership, mainly the Board and the executives, and providing best practice HR actions, practices, policies,
procedures, guidance and support.

DUTIES/FUNCTIONS

• Provide quality advisory and support services to managers and employees across all departments.
• Assist the CEO/Directors with industrial relations and employee performance, discipline and dismissal matters.
• Draft various reports and submit/present these to Board subcommittees quarterly.
• Conduct research on the Consumer Price Index/inflationary increases in South Africa across various markets.
• Manage the payroll and leave functions.
• Set up, implement and review HR policies, procedures, processes and systems within the organisation.
• Keep up to date with HR and labour legislation as well as best practices in the industry.
• Provide input into the organisational development and design.
• Manage the process of drafting and implementing a succession plan for the organisation.
• Provide HR administration and support.
• Serve on various committees and provide advice and guidance to other committees, such as the Employment Equity Forum, the Occupational Health & Safety Committee and the Pension Fund Management Committee.
• Appoint and monitor the performance of an employee wellness service provider for staff.
• Arrange and coordinate the induction of all new staff.
• Manage exit interviews for staff who have resigned and provide input on those to the Operations Committee annually.
• Conduct job evaluations on new/revised job descriptions using the Paterson job evaluation system.
• Develop, implement and review the performance management system, providing guidance to managers throughout the performance review process.
• Draft and monitor employment equity plans and submit the required reports to the Department of Employment and Labour.
• Ensure that the Return of Earnings documentation is submitted annually to the Workmen’s Compensation Fund.
• Manage the coordination of training plans and the annual submission of the mandatory grant application to the Finance, Accounting, Management Consulting and Other Financial Services Sector Authority (FASSET).
• Coordinate and give support for all internal disciplinary cases, including providing advice and guidance on staff-related matters and assisting with drafting charge sheets. Manage the recruitment process for all levels.
• Supervise and manage the Receptionist and the HR Payroll Administrator.
• Manage culture or employee engagement surveys and report on these to the Board.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management.
• Experience in generalist HR function, including payroll, recruitment, labour relations, training,compliance and performance management.
• Relevant work experience that spans between seven and 10 years, with a strong HR generalist background.
• Experience with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Experience in various HR audits.
• A postgraduate qualification in industrial psychology, organisational design or labour legislation will be advantageous.