People and Culture Officer: Talent and Hr Practices at WWF South Africa

Background:

This post forms an integral part of the People and Culture team and entails HR functions across the organization with particular focus on Recruitment & Selection, Induction, Performance Management and Employee Engagement.

Minimum Requirements

• HR related qualification
• Registered Psychometrist would be an advantage
• Minimum 5 years Generalist HR experience specifically: Recruitment & Selection, Induction & Onboarding, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, HR Administration
• Able to build relationships with a strong client focus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in managing and working with online Recruitment platform and SAGE/VIP HRIS
• Excellent computer & technology skills: MS Office, Teams, Zoom, HR & recruitment programmes
• High attention to detail and accuracy skills
• Analysis and problem-solving ability
• Ability to prioritise and multi task and self-manage
• Self-motivated individual with high energy and drive
• Good planning & organising skills

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Recruitment & Selection

• Consult with managers on their respective recruitment needs
• Present the Job Advert in a predefined format
• Post Job adverts on agreed platforms and networks
• Liaise with various recruitment agencies, maintain relationships with agencies, and negotiate appropriate rates
• Track applications and report back to line manager on progress
• Download and distribute the applicant summaries to the relevant persons involved
• Shortlist upon request
• Liaise with candidates and set up interviews and all necessary logistics
• Administer & Manage recruitment campaigns for appointments
• Prepare and ensure timeous completion of interview guides
• Ensure candidate feedback takes place following the interviews
• Initiate process for conducting background checks and psychometric assessments as well as ensure all the relevant documents are received by the candidate for onboarding process
• Conduct reference checks and save in shared folder
• Manage online recruitment platform (Neptune)
• Provide swift handover to Rem & Ben Officer for preparation of offer/contracts
• End recruitment process with closing job and regretting unsuccessful candidates
• Prepare welcome packs for candidates and arrange induction programme.
• Project Approval Coordination and Administration:

Attend PAT meetings and present/communicate matters related to Project staff employment

Liaison between HR and PAT to ensure necessary governance followed with all project staff appointments and contracting. 

Manage Employee Induction Programme

• Present line manager with onboarding guidline for new staff members
• Assist manager in selecting Buddy for new employee
• Schedule Induction programme dates in advance
• Review and update programme as needed

Internal HR Staff Communication

• Central point of contact for all official staff communication
• Liaise with units and teams to set up and arrange weekly lunch time Panda Connect Sessions and quarterly Pandaba Sessions
• Stay up to date with core events in the annual calendar and arrange ideas as needed

HR Team administration

• Update organograms and ensure accuracy of information
• Oversee and maintain Live Organogram