Human Capital Business Partner (D1) at The Johannesburg Development Agency

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• Reporting to the Senior Manager: HC Operations & Talent Management, the role will partner with allocated business units and relevant management to deliver a Human Capital service in line with the needs and priorities of the JDA, as well as co-ordinate the human capital life cycle.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• The role will be responsible for the entire human capital cycle activities. Liaise with line management to understand and implement JDA’s talent acquisition requirements within area of responsibility in line with the approved organisational structure. 
•  Coordinate the induction of new staff members through provision of all company information to the new hire, introduction of new hire to the business and facilitating induction workshops 
•  Coordinate employee wellness programmes to promote a healthy and safe working environment 
•  Act as the first line of contact for employee relations issues, involving employees on all level, within area of responsibility
•  Provide guidance to management on disciplinary and grievance matters in accordance with employee relations frameworks, policies and procedures 
•  Conduct a talent development needs analysis, in area of responsibility, to input into the Leadership Development programs and strategies and support the creation of a learning culture that enables optimal learning and growth. 
•  Support and accelerate skills development and achievement of employment equity and organisational transformation and limit the impact of skills shortages 
•  Facilitate and monitor compliance to the Performance Management Policy, providing guidance to management on performance review process and procedures 
•  Support talent management processes and systems. i.e. talent pool management, transformation targets achievement, reward and retention, hi-po identification and management etc 
•  Contribute to the development of HC policies 
• •Provide advisory support to staff, within area of responsibility, in the communication and interpretation of HC policies 
•  Monitor compliance to HC policies 
•  Produce and submit relevant Human Capital reports as and when required.

Education and experience required:

•  Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Industrial Psychology or equivalent
•  Any registration with a professional body will be advantageous
•  Minimum 5 – 7 years’ HR Generalist experience
•  Sound knowledge of HR Legislation, Policy and Procedures .
•  Sound knowledge of HR Best Practices.
•  Sound knowledge of HR Systems and Frameworks.
•  Knowledge of Corporate Governance
•  Advanced HR Analytics skills
•  Valid driver’s license