Human Resources Practitioner

REQUIREMENTS

• A 3-year qualification in Human Resources, Psychology, Humanity, Business or any other related field
• A minimum National Diploma in HR (preferably a Degree)
• Minimum 1-3 years experience in Human Resources, or an Organizational Development/ Effectiveness environment
• Must be senior – almost at HR Manager level
• Sound knowledge of HR trends, best practices and procedures, and appropriate labour legislation, eg, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, etc.
• Good business acumen and successful problem-solving experience leading to lasting employee relations solutions within a business
• Computer literate and technologically savvy in general office management systems, eg. MS Office as well as HR Information Systems eg. SAP-specific company or industry knowledge
• Able to operate independently
• Manufacturing experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver the HR strategy and work with line managers within the function
• Enable bottom-line growth and the achievement of business plans and overall strategic direction of the business/ organization
• Provide advisory service concerning HR-related practices, policies and procedures enhancing established business relationships
• Ensure that job profiles and competency matrices are maintained and available for all positions in the area of responsibility
• Update and maintain organization structures and planning in line with company requirements and policies
• Track completion of objective settings, midyear reviews and year-end review sessions with departmental plans
• Monitor completion of employee profiles and talent cards
• Organize and maintain personnel records
• Manage HR documents (eg. employment records and onboarding guides)
• Update internal databases (eg. record sick or maternity leave)
• Prepare HR documents, like employment contracts and new hire guides
• Liaise with external partners, like insurance vendors, and ensure legal compliance
• Answer employee queries about HR-related issues
• Assist the payroll department by providing relevant employee information (eg. leave of absence, sick days, and work schedules)
• Arrange travel accommodation and process expense forms
• Participate in HR projects (eg. help organize a job fair event)