Human Resources Business Partner at Icebolethu Group

Description

Icebolethu Group, South Africa’s second largest Funeral Assurance Group providing a Centre of Excellence and leading provider of dignified burial solutions.
We are calling for suitable candidates to apply for the permanent position of the HR Business Partner who will be required to provide human capital advice and support to Business Leadership and their respective teams (staff).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources / Human Sciences / Organisational or Industrial Psychology or other related degree qualification.
• Registration with the SA Board for People Practices (SABPP) is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources / Human Sciences / Organisational or Industrial Psychology or other related degree qualification.
• Registration with the SA Board for People Practices (SABPP) is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License

Experience and Knowledge required

• Minimum of five (5) years’ HR Generalist management experience, preferably in insurance, retail, funeral and / or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of related labour laws and legislation.
• Knowledge of international labour laws and legislation will be added advantage

Skills and Competencies required

• Business acumen
• Change Management Skills
• Diversity management and outside Country Exposure
• Systems and process thinking
• Strong problem and analytical skills as ability to analyse and interpret statistical DATA and HR Analyticsis critical.
• Honesty and Integrity
• Excellent Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)
• Prioritisation and resources allocation.
• Strategic and operational management skills.
• Project management and planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and resilience

Key Performance Areas:

• Advise, coach, and support line managers and staff on full range of HR function services, including employee relations, performance management, recruitment and selection, job evaluation, remuneration and benefits, induction, training and development, employee wellness, organisation design, job profiling, etc.
• Conducts weekly and monthly meetings with respective business units.
• Delivery on staffing resourcing by ensuring high quality employees` for the business. Implementation of the full performance management cycle in the business.
• Driving the values, culture and creation of a great working environment at business level.
• Help identify, prioritise, and build organisational capabilities, behaviours, structures, and processes for business growth and success.
• Implement HR policies, procedures, systems, and processes at business level.
• Handle employee relations /dispute resolution in areas of responsibilities, including CCMA/ Labour Court matters.
• Execute all HR processes in the employment and business cycle, in line with policy and legislation – recruitment, psychometric assessments, induction, learning and development, workforce planning, talent retention and rewards, etc.
• Support management in forecasting and planning the talent pipeline requirements in line with the business strategy and plans.
• Facilitate line of sight initiatives to build a high-performing organisation aligned with the strategic leadership agenda.
• Analyse trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies
• Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
• Assist international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of success of training programs. Follows-up to ensure training objectives are met.