Hr Business Partner (Mining / Construction)

Title : HR Business Partner

Area : Richards Bay

Industry : Mining / Construction Sector

Salary : Market related TCTC available / negotiable

Start Date : As soon as possible

Type : Permanent

The Recruitment Guy is seeking to permanently employ an experienced SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER / PRACTITIONER (with mining / construction sector exposure / experience) to be based in Richards Bay.

This is a mid-management position that will report to the Site Manager and National Group HR Manager. We ONLY require experienced Mining or Construction (industry) HRBPs who meet the experience and duties stipulated in this job description to apply. Applications that do not meet these specific criteria and have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your applications can consider your applications as unsuccessful.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Provide effective, efficient and economic generalist support to enable the company’s strategic goals.
2. Support all levels of management on labour management.
3. Implement and maintain the labour related policies and procedures.
4. Facilitate satisfactory labour relations.
5. Participate in collective negotiations.
6. Maintain Human Resources Department administration and communication.
7. Facilitate and interact at a professional level with: Management, Internal Mining Staff / Employees, Shop Stewards & Trade Union Officials, Various Service Providers, Payroll departments, Operators, Training and SHEQ Personnel, Statutory Bodies (Department of Labour, CCMA, Bargaining Councils etc).

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

1. Assist management with the development, planning and implementation of policies and procedures to facilitate effective employee relations.
2. Provide guidance to management and employees regarding legislation, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices related to employee relations matters.

COMMUNICATION

1. Attend shop steward and employee representative meetings.
2. Attend wage negotiations and collective agreement discussions.
3. Participate in dispute resolution events.
4. Compile and distribute staff briefs and minutes.

ADVISORY CAPACITY

1. Advise management on labour relations issues.
2. Act as liaison between employees and management.
3. Interpret management’s proposals for union representatives.

TRAINING

1. Facilitate training of management and employees on labour relations legislation.
2. Liaising with Service Providers for relevant training.

RECRUITMENT & TAKEON OF NEW EMPLOYEES

1. Drafting of Job Descriptions.
2. Drafting and placement of advertisements.
3. Shortlisting as per job requirements.
4. Arrange competency testing.
5. Drafting interview questionnaire.
6. Interviewing.
7. Reference checks: verifying previous experience, performance, behaviour, and qualifications.
8. Implementation of on-boarding documentation.
9. Induction of new staff.
10. Employment confirmation.

TERMINATION PROCESS

1. Facilitate, communicate and action terminations.
2. Prepare exit documents for signature by employee.
3. Issuing of UI19, salary schedule and certificate of service.
4. Monitoring and ensuring that all statutory monies and provident fund are paid.
5. Submit documents to payroll (exit medical and Momentum Provident Fund withdrawal forms).

PAYROLL

1. Processing and preparing hours for payroll according to deadlines.
2. Processing and filing of leave and other forms.
3. Payslip checking and no hour report.
4. Printing and issuing payslips.
5. Attend to payroll related queries of employees.
6. Attend to provident fund withdrawals and claims (Momentum & NBC).
7. Attend to registered letters pertaining to provident fund.
8. Attend to medical aid changes (Discovery & BCIMA).
9. Receive and capture garnishee orders from the Sheriff.
10. Update and file wage files.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS :

1. Tertiary Qualifications: Relevant Human Resources related Tertiary qualification at NQF Level 5 or above.
2. Secondary Qualification: Grade 12.
3. External Qualification: APSO accredited or similar.
4. Knowledge & experience:

• 3+ years experience with trade unions and negotiations.
• 3-5 years experience in similar sized organisation.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and intermediate knowledge of PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of payroll procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable labour legislation.
• Available to work overtime & travelling (when required).
• Driver’s licence with own reliable transport / vehicle.
• Local residency required in Richards Bay or local.

SKILLS :

1. Sound work ethic, attention to detail and accuracy are critical for success.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills coupled with interpersonal skills are imperative to successfully engage with stakeholders.
3. Conflict management and sound decision-making abilities in difficult conditions.
4. Ability to understand complex issues and simplify them for resolution.
5. Planning and organisation skills, combined with ability to work according to deadlines and under pressure with quick response times.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.