Human Resources Generalist at Ford Middle East & Africa

Responsible for coordinating the efforts and activities within the facility that will ensure overall HRBO and Labour Relations support for all employees. In addition, this individual will need to support the effective implementation of the People Operating System as well as be the first point of contact for most HR and Labour Relations issues.

Position Details

• Daily consulting with production management on shop floor issues.
• Develops A3, Master Schedule and work plan for the respective area.
• Advise and is the people operating system champion for the respective area.
• Support and advise production management on dealing with absenteeism management.
• Tracks and reports on absenteeism and other related matter on a daily basis.
• Reports on the progress against the people operating system on a weekly basis.
• Conduct disciplinary hearings and related matters.
• Attend constituency meetings and relevant union meetings, and report back to HRLO supervisor and line management respectively.
• Consult with Union on production and other related matters.
• Keep records of meetings, hearings and relevant constituency statistics.
• Prepare CCMA material for respective departments for presentation by Labor SME
• Coordinates the implementation of the pulse action plans for the area.
• Responsible for all matters relating to recruitment.
• Reconciles the monthly headcount report in consultation with the area supervision.
• Attends weekly manning meetings and ensures the accuracy of headcount reports.

Performance Measures

• Generalist Human Resources experience
• Good understanding of applying Master Schedule, A3 and work plans.
• Good understanding of manufacturing operations.
• Ability to conduct disciplinary process including representing Company externally to litigation.
• Implement Union / Company agreements.
• Promote professional communication through consulting with Union members and build relationships.
• Support implementation of people operating strategy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good conflict resolution skills.
• Good Consultation and negotiation skills
• A thorough understanding of labour legislation and the ability to apply such in the workplace.
• Intermediate to advanced PC Literacy.
• Understand and apply HR processes and computer systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Academic qualification: Minimum National Diploma in Human Resources preferably a degree in relevant qualification.
• 3 years of Human Resources experience preferably in an Automotive industry or manufacturing industry environment (with high Union presence)