Columbus Stainless, founded in 1966, is South Africa’s and Africa’s only producer of stainless steel flat products. You'll find our product in everything from a kitchen sink to a quality wristwatch. Because of the boundless potential for stainless steel as a metal for the future, we at Columbus remain dedicated to becoming one of the leading suppliers of...
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The incumbent will be responsible for the total HR function within a particular business unit or departments.
Providing proactive HR service to the respective business unit relating to recruitment, industrial relations, training(soft skills), employee benefits, policies, organisational structures, performance management, employee assistance and HR related administration.
The incumbent is responsible for providing subject matter expertise regarding HR related advice on a daily basis.
The incumbent must also ensure that the business unit adheres to the relevant HR policies and procedures.
From time to time the incumbent will take on HR related projects, and may be required to do HR related research as the need arises.
The incumbent will in the majority of times function independently without direct supervision
The incumbent will deal with shop floor shop stewards
The incumbent will be responsible to actively resolve shop floor grievances
The incumbent may from time to time be required to provide HR related training to employees and managers
The incumbent will be required to provide HR related reports
Requirements
B.Com Degree: HR Management or related subject field Minimum 10 years’ experience in a generalist HR role, preferably in a manufacturing or mining environment.
8 Years managing trade unions
Relevant Legislation – Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Employment Equity Act.
Individual must be computer literate in Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Must have excellent communication skills and in particular excellent English speaking, reading and writing skills.
Good conflict handling skills.
Knowledge of handling or managing trade unions or factory shop stewards matters at the floor level.
Individual must be able to work with and communicate with all levels of employees up to senior and executive level.
Be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently.
Sound judgement and decision making skills.
Attention to detail.
Possess a high level of energy and a high stress tolerance level.
Excellent administration skills.
Disciplined and tenacious.
A clear sense of urgency.
The ability to deal with a number of issues at the same time.
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