Human Resource Business Partner at The National Student Financial Aid Scheme

Human Capital Management

• Partner with line managers to implement end-to-end people management processes and provide day-to-day operational support in the management thereof (including, but not limited to talent acquisition, reward and recognition, development, performance-, talent- and change management, employee relations)
• Ensure that human resources best practices are upheld, and performances communicated throughout the division.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives to enhance employee performance and wellbeing.
• Build, support and maintain healthy, diverse internal and external relationships to ensure the achievement of divisional goals.
• Foster a positive workplace culture by promoting open communication, resolving conflicts, and addressing employee concerns.
• Provide guidance and consultation to managers on HR issues, including talent management, employee relations, performance management.
• Communicate the recruitment requirements with the Talent Specialist
• Align recruitment requirements with budget approvals.

HR Operations and Policy

• Interpret and communicate HR policies, procedures and programs to managers.
• Advise business departments on the standardized recruitment practices and procedures.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs.
• Facilitate and support the recruitment process.
• Prepare offers to successful candidates.
• Implement and manage the on boarding programs to integrate new hires into the organization effectively.
• Manage the relocation process, internal changes or new hires.
• Support the implementation of performance management contracts and reviews.
• Support the allocated departments with the coordination of personal development plans, learning and development needs.
• Manage the off boarding process, ensuring these align with the set procedures.
• Identify training and development needs and work with managers to implement appropriate solutions to enhance employee performance.

Reporting/Data Compilation

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR information.
• Prepare HR reports and metrics to track key HR indicators and support decision-making processes.
• Analyse and interpret project reports on completion of the project/s to evaluate return on investment and to inform decision-making in the subunit.
• Draft and send monthly EE, Payroll and Training reports to Group HR
• Monthly overtime, labour and wage reports to the GM and department managers

Collaboration and Communication.

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand organisational goals.
• Collaborate and communication any changes relating to HR practices and procedures to relevant stakeholders.
• Advise and communicate legislative requirements and/or changes.
• Provide guidance and support on HR policies, procedures and employment related matters.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay up to date with HR best practices.
• Stay abreast with legislative requirements, understand the impact to the organisation and implementation thereof.

Risk and Compliance

• Ensure that all legal requirements are adhered to within the organization.
• Ensure all HR practices and initiatives are aligned with best practices as well as SA legislative requirements.
• Support the allocated departments with managing employee relations issues i.e. grievance and discipline.
• Address all HR related queries within the business’ policy and procedural framework.
• Ensure all recruitment and selection processes are aligned with Equity requirements.
• Comply with Union agreements, if applicable
• Comply with the necessary Occupational Health and Safety requirements

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirements:

• NQF Level 7 Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology or related.
• 5-7 Years’ experience in Human Resources, with a focus on HR business partnering.
• Strong knowledge of SA Legislative requirements
• Intermediate Knowledge of the higher education sector
• Understanding of HR value chain and processes
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred

• NQF Level 8 Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology Fields
• 8 Years of HR generalist experience
• Knowledge of the higher education sector and/or public sector
• Knowledge and understanding of the NSFAS Act and PFMA