HR Manager at Tenneco

In this role, you will provide generalist HR services and advice to the business unit. Partner with and advise the business unit’s line managers to enable and improve line capacity and effectiveness with regard to the following HR services: Talent Management, Labour/Industrial Relations, Employee Wellness, Performance Management, Recruitment and Staffing, Transformation (EE and BBBEE) HR Reporting, Statistics and Compliance.

•  Coordinates any other HR/People events and interventions as and when required e.g. induction presentation.
• Build and develop collaborative business partnering relationships with line managers to positively impact the HR function.
• Coordinate staff entry and exit processes.
• Ensure implementation and compliance of HR policies and procedures as well as the South Africa Labour Legislation requirements.
• Maintain all HR systems, SAP, Aspire, SuccessFactors, etc.
• Responsible for general HR administration and statistics for reporting purposes – EE, BBBEE, EXCO, MERSETA.
• Manage HR queries and ensure timeous feedback.
• Actively identifies gaps, propose and implement changes necessary to mitigate risks.
• Managed assigned HR projects.
• Design, plan, consult and implement HR systems, policies, procedures and best practices to strengthen country and global HR functions.
• Facilitate the implementation of an annual HR plan in line with HR Strategy.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of MEA countries labour and other statutory requirements related to the management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all employees have updated Job Descriptions on file.
• Responsible for handling disciplinary and grievance procedures in line with the company policy and relevant legislation.
• Represent HR in disciplinary hearings and ensure accurate records are kept.
• Compile all relevant documentation to support any labour related litigation.
• Represent the company at conciliations and arbitration at the Motor Industry Bargaining Council.
• Develop the monthly Shopsteward / management meeting into a successful vehicle for improved communication.
• Act as a point of contact for the employees and managers in the business unit.
• Partner with, coach and counsel managers and employees on how to manage and resolve country employee relations issues.
• Responsible for EE management and compliance and ensuring diversity transformation takes place as per company strategy.
• Develop and facilitate professional development training sessions based on learning gaps and career development.
• Conduct staff training programs based on organisational and employee needs.
• Manage the talent acquisition process in liaison with EMEA Talent Acquisition.
• Ensure all vacancies are approved as per EMEA recruitment approval process.
• Advertise staff vacancies, assess applications, interview candidates, give selection tests and Predictive Index assessments, prepare reports and make recommendations to management about staff appointments.
• Ensure BBBEE compliance certificate is obtained annually.
• Ensure all HR employee filing are done on time – accurately and timely on a weekly basis.
• Responsible for all HR-related administration, ongoing advice & support on company HR policies, benefits and procedures to employees and all managers.
• Responsible for SAP headcount reporting.
• Acts as the performance improvement driver and provokes positive changes in the performance management strategy, process and outcomes.
• Provide support to management around performance feedback, coaching and career development.
• Manage and support restructuring initiatives for MEA region in line with country labour laws.
• Ensure all global HR projects are managed from a project plan basis and 100% compliance is achieved. Examples are TEN10, People Philosophies, Employee Relations Plan, Diversity and Inclusion, Project Equip, etc.
• Responsible to complete and meet all deadlines on assignments and projects received from the HR Director.
• You undertake to obey, comply and carry out all lawful and reasonable duties and instructions, from time to time assigned to you by your supervisor.

Required Skills

• Minimum: BCom HR Management/B Degree Industrial Psychology
• Ideal: BCom Honours HR Management/Industrial Psychology
• Excellent working knowledge of SAP and Sage EE and Skills modules
• Business acumen – understands the business language
• Ownership – proactive, organised & delivers quality outcomes
• Ability to influence and persuade others
• Relationship management – builds trust, establishes credibility
• Consultative – engage others, takes on feedback, obtain input, provide feedback
• Communication – clear, concise and articulate, good listener, creates clarity & simplicity
• Analytical – analyse statistics
• Core HR skills – excellent working knowledge of all HR disciplines 
• Professional & Ethical – Champion of company values
• Change Agent -lead others through constant change
• Excellent MS Office skills – Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Project management skills- proven planning, co-ordination and implementation ability.
• Sound Knowledge on various labour legislation and IR processes in SA
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent time management
• High energy levels 

Required Experience

• 6 years of work experience in a unionized environment – manufacturing, construction, FMCG or distribution