Human Resources Officer, Sun City at Sun International

Main purpose of the job:

The HR Officer will be responsible for providing transactional HR administration and general administrative support to members of the HR Team across the employee lifecycle, to ensure seamless and consistent delivery of the departments’ services to line management and employees in line with company procedures and compliance standards

Education and experience:

• Grade 12
• Studying towards a 3-Year Degree/ Diploma in HR is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative function.
• Exposure in the areas of human resources management will be an advantage
• Working knowledge of the Oracle PeopleSoft is preferred

Core and personal behavioral competencies:

• HR process knowledge
• Labour Legislation & Conditions of Employment
• Communication skills – written and verbal
• Computer Literacy (MS Office / Peoplesoft)
• IFS (Purchase requisitions)

Key Performance Areas

HR Administration

• Be the first point of contact for all transactional HR-related queries
• Maintains human resources records by recording new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications, merit increases; and tracking leave
• Administer HR-related documentation, such as contracts of employment, throughout the employee life cycle
• Update the HR database / system and ensure all data is accurate and complies with audit requirements
• Identify, classify, maintain and protect HR related files, documentation and sensitive information consistent with record handling and audit requirements.
• Prepare relevant paperwork for payroll around staff movements and conditions of employment
• Monitors unemployment claims by reviewing claims; substantiating documentation.
• Documents human resources actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
• Coordinate all admin as it relates to discipline and grievance procedures in the organisation and ensure proper record keeping as required by legislation
• Order and maintain consumable stock levels in line with anticipated demand
• Coordinating the flow of departmental paper and electronic documents to the appropriate parties (obtaining from Business units passing on to payroll, files, etc.)
• Prepare basic reports such leave liability

Transactional HR Support

• Troubleshooting and resolving HR transaction processes and related data issues with HR and assigned clients. This will include collaborating with HR Consultants, Learning & Development, Recruitment and Payroll
• Type correspondence proficiently including letters, faxes, etc.
• Handle calls, queries and requests received by the HR office on a daily basis and escalate relevant issues in all areas of HR including: appointments; leave; benefits; medical aid; provident fund; termination information
• Assist employees in completing necessary paperwork to support changes, updates, etc.
• Administer student loan, medical aid, provident fund, and disability programs by advising employees of eligibility; providing application information; helping with form completion; verifying submission; notifying employees of approvals.
• Orients new employees by providing orientation information packets; reviewing company policies; gathering withholding and other payroll information; explaining and obtaining signatures for benefit programs

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintains regular communication on current administration and projects status with relevant stakeholders
• Keeps service providers informed of payments and information required for vendor processes
• Keep payroll informed of new hires, terminations and changes to employment conditions
• Communicate with medical aid and provident fund on hires, terminations, death benefits, etc.
• Escalates non-conformance issues or outstanding information

Closing Date: 10th, May 2022