HR Manager (Manufacturing)

Our client is an international automotive OEM which produces vehicles in 14 countries and delivers them to customers in more than 150 markets worldwide. Become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and with whom you can grow together and develop your potential. Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the HR Manager position based in (Kariega).

Brief Role Description

• To manage the Production, Logistics and Quality operations and team of 6 HR Business Partners.
• Manage the development and implementation of strategies related to Organizational design and Transformation for the relevant areas above.
• To co-ordinate and supervise departmental activities, ensuring a pro-active comprehensive human resources services is rendered through sound application of Personnel Management, Training Development and Industrial Relations practices and procedures leading to sound and harmonious employer and employee relations.

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Manage the Human Resources services related to the Production, Logistics and Quality function for management and employees, through the effective deployment of front line Business Partners at the Plant.
• Consult, provide advice and guidance to all levels of Top Management, Management, Employees and the Union on all IR strategies, policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence to all policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Support the auditing processes, evaluate and implement corrective action where necessary, on relevant HR processes, policies, procedures and agreements, to ensure that these are interpreted and implemented by HR Management, consistently and within the stipulated parameters.
• Conduct performance management of each team member, to ensure team members have the opportunity, motivation and guidance to reach his / her full potential within HR Division.
• Ensure Performance management processes are appropriately applied in Production, Logistics and Quality and facilitate moderation sessions within the Division.
• Advise, guide and coach HR Business Partners on Employee Relations and Personnel issues to ensure an efficient and effective comprehensive HR service is rendered to all customers.
• In consultation with team, plan, organize and delegate work and team activities to ensure end results are met timeously and within expected standards whilst resources are utilised efficiently.
• Advise Management on Organisational / departmental planning and structuring, and drive processes associated with the achievement of related Company goals.
• To critically evaluate HR operational processes, recommend in consultation with parties involved corrective actions and oversee the implementation of outcomes to ensure more productive and efficient HR service.
• To consult with all level management, Union, Employees on implementation understanding and application of HR strategies, policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence to all policies, guidelines and agreements.
• Introduce and monitor effective HR metrics to ensure up to date and relevant monitoring of performance delivery and KPIs.
• Drive implementation of the Transformation Strategy to ensure that Company and Legal requirements are met, in order to ensure compliance with current legislation.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications requirements

• A relevant Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• At least 5 to 10 years HR Management experience plus work experience in a broad range of HR practices such as Personnel, Employee and Industrial Relations.
• The understanding of the application of employment / labour law.
• Conceptual skills.
• Business acumen.
• Strong inter-personal skills at all levels.
• Conflict Management and Negotiation skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Interviewing skills.
• Ability to influence others.
• Ability to interface and communicate with a diversity of people.