Junior HR Business Partner - Homechoice (Southern Suburbs (Cape)) at HomeChoice Holdings Limited

Description

• You will provide support throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring the business meets its strategic objectives through effective people management.

What you will love doing in this role

Employee Relations:

• Provide support in managing employee relations issues, providing guidance to line managers and employees, and helping to resolve conflicts.
• Support in conducting investigations into employee complaints or concerns.
• Assist with preparation and attendance of Disciplinary enquiries.
• Provide expert advice, guidance, and support to Line Managers and employees on labour relations matters, ensuring that they are well-informed about relevant policies and procedures, and escalate issues when necessary.

Performance Management:

• Assist in the performance management process and training, including KPA setting, performance reviews, and employee development plans.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on performance-related matters.
• Support the business with performance management year-end and related processes in full compliance with established standards, policies, and procedures, contributing to accurate performance assessments and reviews.

Benefits Administration & Remuneration:

• Support and address administration and employee inquiries related to employee benefits.
• Work closely with the payroll department to address employee inquiries related to payroll and collaborate on resolving payroll-related issues.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Assist in the generation and validation of reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in gathering and analysing data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports for management, participating in client meetings and presentations as needed.

HR Project Support:

• Support the successful implementation of people related projects, initiatives and or interventions when needed, ensuring that they are executed accordingly.
• Assist with employee surveys to gather feedback on various aspects of the workplace when required.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote and reinforce the organizational culture.
• Assist in the planning and execution of employee recognition and well-being programmes.
• Assist with adhoc events.

Onboarding & Offboarding:

• Facilitate the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization and alignment with company culture and values.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to assist in the development and refinement of accurate and comprehensive job descriptions.
• Support stakeholders in managing employee terminations.
• Provide guidance on exit interviews and feedback processes.

Employee, Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and events.
• Collect feedback and suggest improvements to enhance the employee experience.
• Assist with internal communication related to policies, initiatives, practices, and events.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on best practices, policies, and procedures by investigating, engaging, and resolving queries independently and, when necessary, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate resolution.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and stakeholders, understanding their needs and challenges.
• Manage general administrative tasks in collaboration with the Senior People Administrator to ensure the smooth functioning of People operations.
• Collaborate with payroll to communicate changes in payroll processes or timelines to employees.
• Contribute to communication efforts around learning and development opportunities.

Requirements
What you'll need to do this role

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field such as Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• 2 - 3 years' experience in a Human Capital Consulting/Business Partnering/Generalist role.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Employment Equity Act (EEA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), and Labour Relations Act (LRA).
• Knowledge of and experience with various People related systems.
• SAGE experience advantageous.
• Strong computer literacy skills with a proficiency in MS Office.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of the employee Value Chain, principles, policies, and practices.

What we will love about you

• We love your acute commercial awareness and insight.
• We love that you are digitally savvy.
• We love your strong judgement & decision-making skills.
• We love your strong cognitive flexibility.
• We love that you are customer-centric.
• We love your strong problem-solving and analysis skills.

Behaviours we love 

• Wow my customer
• Walk in my customers’ shoes
• Deliver on my promises
• Deliver insight-led solutions my customers need
• Treat the business as my own
• Take accountability
• Be curious, creative & explore opportunities
• Do it right & at the right time
• Play as a team
• Be helpful
• Be inclusive
• Find the fun