Human Resources Manager at AVI Limited

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Assess and address HR needs across the site, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with the AVI Group’s HR Shared Services to implement group-wide initiatives.
• Develop and oversee HR strategies related to training, industrial relations, recruitment, transformation, and employee relations.
• Establish a high-performing HR structure, leading a team dedicated to achieving excellence.

Employment Relations:

• Navigate complex employment legislation and maintain constructive relationships with unions and employee representatives.
• Lead conflict resolution, grievance, and disciplinary processes with a focus on fair outcomes.
• Manage CCMA referrals and represent the company in hearings and negotiations.

Training and Development:

• Spearhead comprehensive training and development programs to enhance employee skills and leadership capabilities.
• Oversee succession planning and personal development initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Performance Management and Rewards:

• Implement and manage the AVI Performance Management System, driving accountability for individual and team performance.
• Oversee compensation strategies, ensuring alignment with industry standards and organizational objectives.

Diversity and Transformation:

• Champion BBBEE initiatives and develop an employment equity plan to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Lead corporate social responsibility efforts and community engagement programs.

Employee Wellness:

• Design and implement employee wellness programs, focusing on holistic health and retention strategies.
• Manage change initiatives and ensure effective communication across all levels of the organization.

Team Development:

• Cultivate a high-performing HR team through coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure the HR department provides exceptional support to line management.

Payroll and Compliance:

• Oversee payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 5-7 years of HR management experience on a Senior Management level.
• Experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment, with a strong background in employment relations, learning and development, and HR analytics.
• A degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.