Human Resource Officer at National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute

Minimum Qualification

• At least a Human Resources Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification

Minimum years relevant experience

• Minimum 3 years full generalist HR experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Talent Management;
• Workforce Planning;
• Learning and Development;
• Reward and Recognition
• Employment Relations; and
• HR Service Delivery.

 Job Description
To support the HR Manager in the implementation of the NRWDI HR Strategic Plan.
 
Key Areas of Responsibility
Talent Management

• Facilitate the selection process of employees.
• Monitor the implementation of the on-boarding process (induction, follow up interviews)
• Administer the deployment of staff (promotion, demotion, transfers) in the division.
• Support the HR Manager in the implementation of the NRWDI’s retention strategy.
• Assist line management in developing job descriptions
• Identify High Potential Employees (HIPO) and recommend development interventions in conjunction with line management
• Conduct exit interviews for employees

Workforce Planning

• Implement the business unit workforce plan to ensure that the business unit has the right people in the right places at the right time.
• Support the HR Manager in drawing up and monitoring workforce budget in line with the workforce plan.

Learning and Development

• Monitor the identification of training needs and ensure they are adequately addressed.
• Ensure that all employees have Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Ensure that development plans are developed for identified potential successors in conjunction with the HR Manager and line management.

Performance Management

• Monitor the application of the performance management process in the division (contracting, and appraisals) and report any deviations to the HR Manager to take the corrective action.
• Compile performance management related statistics (e.g. number of employees appraised, distribution curves etc.) for the HR Manager.
• Monitor the implementation of plans to address poor performance.

Reward and Recognition

• Monitor overtime costs and ensure that corrective action is taken
• Ensure that correct inputs (promotions, change of job title, remuneration) are processed by payroll and HR Admin Officers
• Conduct periodic analysis to ensure that there are no pay disparities or anomalies in the division
• Advise employees on Total Remuneration Package structuring

Employee Wellness

• Advise line management on managing employees (referrals) who have psycho-social challenges
• Draw up and analyse sick leave statistics and recommend actions to address negative trends
• Serve as a conduit between line management and Employee Wellness Practitioner
• Facilitation of disability application forms and coordination of the entire process

Employment Relations

• Ensures that Line Management comply with all relevant labour legislation.
• Provide advice to line and staff on labour related matters (grievance and disciplinary procedures)

HR Service Delivery

• Ensure that the workflow process is closed out for all the terminations
• Ensure that employees and line management are provided with timeous administration support

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
Skills:

• Understanding of team dynamics
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Projects).
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Customer Service oriented
• Interviewing skills
• Internal consulting skills

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of South African Labour legislation (BCEA, EEA, SDA, OSHACT, LRA,)
• Knowledge of talent management principles
• Knowledge of HR Information system/s
• Knowledge of reward and recognition principles
• Knowledge of learning and development theories
• Knowledge of Performance Management processes

Attributes:

• Self-starter, able to decide and initiate action
• Ability to function independently
• Organisational commitment
• Professionalism, emotional maturity, honesty, integrity and self-motivated
• Good interpersonal skills and team player
• Results orientation and concern for quality, order, and excellence