Human Resource Business Partner (Lime Acres) at Petra Diamonds Limited

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coach, develop and consult line managers to:

• Enable better decision making on people matters by compiling and analysing, statistics and fact-based decision material.
• Provide them with tools and techniques for executing major changes with people consequences.
• Help them improve their people management competencies and enable them to take more accountability for developing their workforce.
• Lead and champion development of the desired organisation culture.
• Responsible for placing right people in the right jobs.
• Responsible for managing Employment Equity (EE) Targets and Goals with line managers.
• On boarding and Induction of New engagements, Job Profile discussion and sign off, New Starter 180 assessment and Individual Development plans.
• Facilitating coaching for Performance discussions between Line and employees to Goals.
• Facilitate communication - weekly Team meetings, weekly RARS.
• Together with Line, drive and facilitate staff engagement: Conduct Exit Interviews, Climate Surveys, % Union Membership, Engagement score per area, facilitate Focus groups, and drive recognition initiatives to celebrate Top performers. 
• Facilitate incapacity/ ill health processes between Line Manager, Employee and Employee Benefits.           
• Facilitate Talent Management conversations within the Talent framework (Identify next level roles, 9 box matrix, HIPOs).   
• Create harmonious relationship between Line Manager, Supervisors, Employees and Organised Labour.
• Support Line to set weekly, monthly, and annual Targets, and communicate and review.                           
• Assist Line Manager with regards to Employee Relations (ER) processes (Disciplinary and Grievance processes and Poor Work Performance).   
• Serve as an escalation point for ER issues and provide support and make recommendations as needed.
• Consult with Manager: Employee Relations with regards to drafting of charges and ER Processes.              
• Capacity building for Line Manager and coach Line with regards to Interaction Management Principles. 
• Facilitate workforce planning/ scheduling together with Line Manager.
• Facilitate Coaching for improvement discussions with Line Manager on absenteeism, late coming and AWOLs.
• Facilitate processes with Line Manager to manage discipline and finally disengage. 
• Ensure that all HR reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules.
• Provide subject matter expertise and skills in area of responsibility; advising on solutions to enhance or ensure the effectiveness of the department/section. 
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective / sound communication system with operation.
• Takes cognisance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non compliance issues.
• Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company Safety, Health and Environment Vision and Values. Manage and report on non compliance issues.
• Supervises subordinates in the designated area.
• Effective Team Player and Effective Self-Management.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Human Resources Management (NQF6) or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience applicable to HR business processes (HR Benefits, general HR Administration and Recruitment and Selection).            
• Knowledge of SA Labour legislation and HR compliance.  
• Understanding and insight into BCEA, LRA, OHS and EE Acts.        
• Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver's license  

 ADVANTAGE:

• Experience as a Senior HR Officer or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience of HR Information Systems.

OTHER SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:

• Substantial business acumen and effective team player.
• Have knowledge and skill in applying the generic management principles and practices.            
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Supervisory skills.       
• Have knowledge and skill in effectively liaising and communicating with all levels of management and employees.
• Have knowledge and skill in concluding contract with successful candidate and notifying unsuccessful candidates of the result.