HR Practitioner at North West University

Job description

HR Process Support & Execution

• Support, execute and monitor HR processes in the assigned areas/ divisions aligned to overall People and Culture strategy.
• Collaborate with Centres of compliance within People and Culture unit and managers in faculties and support divisions on campus to ensure cohesive and coordinated services to staff.
• Execute HR value chain and core processes from talent management, benefits, culture and transformation to wellness.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain effective stakeholder relations.
• Consult and advise managers and staff on various day-to-day HR practices.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with adherence to HR practices, policy & SOP.
• Coordinate and compile monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting aligned to strategic metrics including trend analysis and recommendations.
• Leave management.
• Drive risk management and compliance

 Employee Relations

• Implement and execute employee relations agenda and participate in ER matters up to CCMA when applicable.

 Organisation structure & Position management

• Work with the strategic workforce team to on position management, organisation structures and workforce plan for assigned areas of responsibility – joint accountability
• Participate in budgeting and workforce planning processes and relevant committees and structures.
• Execute appointment process and exit procedures and termination administration, placement and letters.

 Recruitment, Selection and Placement

• Execute all recruitment, screening, selection, placement and on-boarding/induction on Campus.
• Compile internal/external advertisements, verify against policy and approve.
• Conduct screening, shortlists and interviews.
• Arrange psychometric assessments for shortlisted candidates – joint accountability
• Compile offer letters.

 Role ownership & Personal leadership

• Stakeholder relationship development and effectiveness.
• Regulatory and statutory compliance and reporting.
• Process and system utilisation and adherence.
• Personal effectiveness and development.
• Values-based behaviour leadership and personal compliance.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelors’ Degree in Human Resources or Related Field (NQF Level 7)
• Honours degree in Human resource management is desirable.
• Five (5) years’ operational experience as HR Generalist
• Knowledge and execution of HR operational system is desirable
• Membership with IPM and or South African Board for People Practises is desirable

 Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)

• In depth knowledge of HR business partner processes as it applies to the organisational context
• Knowledge of talent management principles, practices, philosophies and procedures
• Knowledge of general Human Resources principles, practices and procedures
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with cross functional teams
• Ability to liaise effectively across all levels of responsibility in the organisation